The Best Places to Go in Summer 2025

Sky-high airfare, scorching temps, and jam-packed tourist sites might make summer travel feel more like a chore than a vacation. But this year's best travel destinations aren't the usual suspects. Thanks to new flight routes, favorable exchange rates, and once-in-a-decade cultural events, summer 2025 is full of surprises.

From the first-ever U.S. nonstop flights to Greenland to the newly accessible island resorts of Portugal, this summer's hot list goes big on adventure and light on crowds. We've included dreamy, lesser-known Mediterranean islands, places where music fills the streets, and a city taking center stage as the host of the World Expo. There are plenty of ways to upgrade your trip — but also just as many ways to keep it chill (and ).Whether you're chasing cool air, coastal towns, or cultural thrills, here are 10 destinations that make a strong case for booking a flight right now.