June is a popular month for travel around the world, the lure of fewer crowds, lower prices and slightly less-scorching weather has made June a surprisingly good time to book a getaway.
Whatever you are after, be it a cultural week away, island hopping adventure, beach break or an exciting safari, June offers a bounty of opportunities. So, whether you’re looking for a travel experience to last the month, or are in the process of plotting your next city visit or short break in the sun, and although there is no such thing as a bad choice, We’ve compiled a collection of the best places to travel in June.
Peru
June is the best month to see Peru, so you’ll need to plan well ahead to guarantee the best options within a short window. The rains have completely cleared so the Inca Trail is in prime condition, making the 3-4 day trek to Machu PIcchu even more spectacular. Machu Picchu enters its high season in June , so you'll likely encounter other tourists during your visit. Set among the clouds, high in the Peruvian mountains, the old Inca city is awe-inspiring. In midsummer, the weather is dry and the light is perfect. The rest of Peru is just as beautiful, you’ll find a series of festivals across the country, which builds up to Inti Raymi. Not only that but the Amazon is also great at this time of year, with water levels still reasonably high and jungle trails starting to reopen.
Greece
June is officially the start of summer in the Mediterranean and this month is without doubt one of the best times to visit Greece. It’s lively but not crowded, warm but not scorching, and hotel rates aren’t sky-high. The weather is delightful and there are less tourists, as the high-season is only just beginning. June is also when many festivals take place across the country. For example, the Athens and Epidaurus Festival showcases theatrical performances in both cities.
Provence, France
June is an excellent month to visit France, as the weather is near-perfect and the summer crowds have yet to descend upon the cities and beaches. In the heart of Provence, Luberon is also home to vineyards, markets, castles, and charming villages to explore. Lavender fields, the Mediterranean Sea, hilltop ancient villages, and a landscape dotted with vineyards, orchards, and farmland.
Michigan
A long-beloved vacation spot for midwesterners, Mackinac Island is a lovely, car-free destination that comes alive in the summer months. This charming island destination is opening for the summer season, and lilacs are blooming.
The event peaks with the Lilac Festival Grand Parade on the afternoon of June 12, with a flotilla of horse-drawn wagons: This island remains proudly car-free.