Best Tourist Places to Visit in Summers

Summers are here and so is the eternal craving for a delicious holiday to a far off place. When we spell delicious, all that comes to mind are the picturesque landscapes, bright sunny beaches, snowy peaks and the happening market places. Well, that’s what a holiday is all about, right? But the best time to take a vacation is when the weather is also friendly, as in, it’s not raining heavily, or it’s not snowing, or it’s not chilling bad to even put a foot out of the house and it’s not stormy too. That perfect weather is found nowhere but in summers!

When summers in the ideal weather to plan for a scrumptious getaway, the globe has uncountable places to offer. Since it is not possible to discuss all in one blog, here we are with some just-the-right destinations around the world to tickle your senses:

Gold Coast of Australia and Sydney

If you go gaga over beaches, this is the place for you! North of Sydney to south of Cairns is a stretch along eastern Australian seaboard, which embraces the sea lovers coming in from all the corners of the globe.  The weather is amazing throughout the year and staying near the ocean is an absolute treat. Moreover, Sydney's large, safe and beautiful natural harbor gives all the more reasons to be in this place. With a living reputation of world’s most beautiful and livable cities, Sydney offers a cosmopolitan outlook with a rich cultural heritage to experience while on a holiday.

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 Dubai

Oh yes! This land of sheikhs is an astounding place to visit.  It is undeniably a city of contrasts, where East meets west and old meets new with a dazzling smile.  Situated on a coastal strip bordered by majestic desert and calm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai offers year-round sunshine and a unique Arabian experience of fantastic scenery, world-class shopping, luxurious hotels and fabulous dining. Dubai has been transformed from a small fishing village to a modern vibrant city where celebrities from the world around hop for holidays.

The Dubai skyline competes to be the world’s biggest, brightest and tallest. With the huge success of its ambitious campaign in 1990s to become one of the world’s top tourist destinations aided by a huge program of hotel building and the launch of its Emirates airline, Dubai today tops the holiday destination charts.

Singapore

The vibrancy of Singapore speaks for self. It is one of the world's financial centers and famous for world-class shopping, modern architecture and delicious cuisine. Popularly known as the Lion City, it offers a unique experience for every visitor from colorful ethnic festivals to lively nightlife. Singapore the city has many other highlights like the Singapore Zoo, the famous Night Safari and the tropical theme park, Sentosa Island. This city has a fantastic tourism infrastructure and great public transport making it an ideal holiday destination and the perfect gateway to other South East Asian destinations.

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Hawaii

It is a wonderful plethora of islands with amazing weather all year round. There is literally no bad time to relax and explore the mystical Hawaii. During the early spring some islands may get a little more rain than usual but you can always find sunshine and surfers here. Beaches are the highlight and loads of water-sports for you on the cards for sure. Waimea Canyon in Kauai, Waikiki beach, Pearl Harbor Oahu, Volcanoes National Park in Big Island and the USS Arizona Memorial, the very place where World War I began are some of the attractions to explore in Hawaii. The Polynesian Cultural Center at Hawaii is also an interesting place for those who are into exploring cultures. It's an excellent place to go and enjoy with your family where you will have the display of seven different villages and cultures and their intriguing lives. These Polynesian cultures are Hawaii, Aoteraroa (New Zealand), Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and Marquesas. Once you have seen that, you will feel like you went to seven different places.

Thailand

A country of beauty and mystery that attracts many travelers to its island resorts and busy cities, Thailand is totally enigmatic for a summer holiday. The culture, food and warm hospitality of the locals keep tourists coming back for more. With its two most popular beach resorts Pattaya and Phuket, Thailand invites for a fun filled time.

Pattaya is located on the Gulf of Thailand 150 km south of Bangkok. Known as the 'Thai Riviera' and one of South East Asia's best beach resorts, resort Pattaya attracts more than a million tourists annually from all over the world. Set along the 4km beachfront, Pattaya is renowned for high standard hotels, shopping, seafood restaurants, assorted international cuisine, water sports and its vibrant nightlife.

Phuket, the "Pearl of the South", is Thailand's largest island (48 km in length, 21 km wide) lying in the Andaman Sea off the country's southwestern coast and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. As one of Asia's premier beach resorts, Phuket is laced with beautiful white sandy beaches with warm clear water, pristine forests, shopping in up-market stores or traditional markets, many bars and restaurants, enchanting nightlife and friendly locals, makes Phuket complete holiday destination. It has also been voted one of the World's Top 5 retirement destinations by Fortune Magazine.

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 Las Vegas, USA

The city has become a stand-alone holiday destination in its own right with many amazing hotels and casino complexes located along the famous Las Vegas Boulevard or "The Strip". Many of the hotels have created a fantasy-like atmosphere with names and themes that evoke romance, mystery, and far-away destinations. The "Entertainment Capital of the World" also boasts some of the biggest names and stage productions in entertainment including music stars, magicians and the Cirque du Soleil productions. Just a few hours away there is one of the natural wonders of the world - the Grand Canyon. Even if you are not a gambler there is a lot to do in Las Vegas!

Paris, France

Popularly known for being the most beautiful and romantic of all, Paris soothes your senses. It is highly influential in culture, art, fashion, food and design and is regarded as the most admired tourist destination in the world. Located on the banks of river Seine and housing the world famous Disneyland Park, and many other famous tourist attractions, it makes for a stupendous vacation place. The area north of the river, known as the Right Bank, includes the tree-lined Avenue des Champs-lyses, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Museum. The area south of the river, known as the Left Bank, showcases the city's most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. A city famous for its fabulous architecture, good food, wine, street markets and galleries; we love Paris totally.

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So folks, this is all from us for that exotic list of places to visit in summers. We are waiting for your suggestions if you have anything to add, feel free to use the comments space below.

Top Tourist Places to Visit from India in June and July

Life does get onto one’s nerves with all the day-to-day demands and chaos around. At such times, especially when scorching Indian heat of June and July is adding on to the madness, all one needs is to get away from the clamor and travel to a peaceful place, be it for few days only. Indian plains tend to accumulate all the temperature in these two months. If the budgets are not a constraint, then a foreign land, which can rejuvenate the senses, is the best deal. Catching a flight to some place enigmatic is absolutely an appropriate move.

Here we present our choices on top tourist places to visit from India in June and July:

Amsterdam – Netherlands

One of the most happening places on the planet, where life never seems to take a lull. Lively, awe-inspiring, and brimming with happiness, is how we define Amsterdam. The popular tourist attractions like Royal Palace and the Neiwerk Kerk are not to be missed. If you are a night life hopper, hoards of night-clubs welcome you in Amsterdam. A windmill galore, this place is a pleasant sight while you enjoy trekking. For shopper’s it has Dam Square and Abert Cuvo, for all the interesting stuff you can bring back home. Soak in the chilling life of Amsterdam to get a respite from heat strokes of mid summer months.

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Miami – Florida

Planning to visit US? Well, this is one city we can vouch for! Laced with sunny beaches, offering enthralling water-sports, Miami is a paradise for people who love sea holidays. Take a splash in cool waters and laze around on the beach with some cool cocktails. Apart from summer months, this place also gets holiday makers all year round for the kind of weather it holds. It also houses one of the world’s most popular theme parks, Universal Studios, which will keep you busy with all the exciting stuff you can indulge in.

Bangkok - Thailand

This is probably one of the most popular destinations among the Indians. A favorite place for vacationers in June and July, Bangkok is a cultural heaven. It offers a number of opportunities which range from the simple pleasures of relaxation to indulging in a lot of cultural merriments. This also happens to be a romantic destination which will surely make your heart melt when you're with the love of your life.

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Capri Island - Italy

This land holds the privilege of becoming the backdrop for many national and international movies, for the simple reason that it homes some of the most beautiful landscapes of the planet. A famous getaway, Capri Island is studded with many natural and artificial jewels such as splendid hill slopes, astounding villas, spell binding coastal areas and magnificent churches those date back to Medieval Era. If you wish to create some of your own magical moments for life worth reeling, than Capri Island is the place to be.

Switzerland

It is fondly known as “Paradise on Earth” for some believable reasons. You can only know what we're talking about when you land into this beautiful country. The compelling splendor of this situate attracts people from all across the globe all the time. If you are in love, this place will excite you even more. It is almost a celebration of love. Everything from the amazing snowy Alps to the picturesque villages, from the rivers filled with music to gorgeous valleys, from breathtaking landscapes to adventurous trekking trails, all come together to invigorate your senses and make you forget everything else but the heavenly beauty of the surroundings. The out-of-this-world weather adds on to the experiences. The Chillon Castle, Zermatt, Geneva Jet D'eau, Swiss National Park and Swiss Transport Museum are the tourist attractions not to be missed. It is the Ideal place to visit from India in June and July.

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Paris

Are you a lover? Well it can be anything. A lover of art, a lover of fashion, or a lover of food! If you fall into any of the categories, Paris certainly is your calling. It is fondly known as “City of Love” for all kind of loves it caters to. This city emanates romance, fashion, style and sophistication with its elegant architecture, romantic neighborhoods, and charming restaurants. If you are an ardent shopper or you love to soak in the architectural splendor, Paris is the perfect summer destination for you.

That is all for now, on our top choices for a summer getaway. If you have anything to add on the places around the world where you would want to visit from India in June and July, please do share with us. We would love to know more about the incredible destinations around.