Where to go in July
Festivals and Culture |
Unforgettable Journeys |
Natural Wonders |
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The Great Steppes Try the traditional Mongolian tent on the wild steppes The descendants of Genghis Khan certainly know how to let off steam at the their colourful Nadaam festival - with wrestling, archery and horse racing.
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Hunza Valley Spectacular mountains on the edge of the Himalayas Limitless hiking and trekking, stunning mountain vistas and ancient forts - an ideal time of year to visit these remote valleys
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San Juan Islands Enjoy the great outdoors on these Puget Sound Islands Escape to the wilderness of the San Juan Islands - savage but beautiful, like the killer whales that gather here each summer
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Pamplona Run with the bulls in the Fiestas de San Fermin The highlight of this festival is the famous bull-run through the medieval town, before partying in the street. www.sanfermin.com |
Spitsbergen A journey to the Artic north, home of the polar bear Only really accessible in summer, this artic archipelago, rich in wildlife and scenery, evokes a true sense in the visitor |
Malawi Experience the many charms of the "Warm Heart of Africa " Malawi's landscape is at it's best in July - ideal for hiking in the hills, water sports on vast Lake malawi or bird and animal watching |
Paris Official Pomp and noisy fun combine on Bastille Day Celebrate with dancing in Place de La Bastille on 13th July, then enjoy military parades, more fireworks and more parties on the 14th. www.parisinfo.com
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South Nahanni Canada Canoe or raft through a real whitewater wilderness Seaplanes take visitors to the lakes and to begin an awesome river trip through giant canyons, rapids and forests, home to moose and bears.
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Mount Lushan
One of the most astonishing natural sights in China Famed in poetry anrt art, Mt Lushan rises out of the misty lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Walk the Flower Path and see the Grand Heavenly Pool |
Canning Stock Route Ultimate desert 4wd trip An old drovers' track through one of Australia's emptiest, most remote desert regions. Superb landscapes, weird wildlife, endless solitude. |
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Salzburg Where the sound of Mozart echoes around every corner. This pretty city is filled with music lovers from around the world who come to enjoy the Mozart Festival
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South Coast  A string of imposing castles line this impressive coastline These mighty monuments, set amid softly rolling hills of South Wales and beautiful national parks, will fascinate adults and children alike |
Neringa A special world of sea, forest and strange dune formations A 60 mile sand pit by the Baltic Sea, with endless beaches, strange dunes, pine woods and charming little resort towns.
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Santo Domingo Enjoy the Fiesta de Merengue Visitors can dance till they drop at this annual festival, with high-energy bands playing hot tripical beats all along tthe city's historic waterfront |
Boundary Water The ideal place to find your own wilderness wonderland A vast area of pristine forest in Minnesota, with hundreds of canoe routes through island-studded, crystal-clear, fish-filled water. |
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Burgh Island Chic seclusion and an air of 1930s glamour Put on the style at this beautiful Art Deco Hotel - a favourite of Noel Coward and Agatha Christie - on a tiny island off the Devon Coast |
Greenland A unique landscape at the very top of the world Take a tent into the wilderness with a dog sled, search for musk ox and polar bears, or take a boat trip to Disko Bay, visiting Inuit villages www.greenland.com |
Calgary Action packed rodeo and the flavour of the Wild West The drama and skills on display are best appreciated live and up-close - fun and excitement for all the family |
Tahiti & Bora Bora
The original island paradise beside dazzling turquoise seas Seductive tranquility in palm-roofed hotels. If you can tear yourself away, go canoeing, diving, or take a picnic to your own desert island. |
The Munros Take your pick from a huge range of peaks and crags Scotland has 284 Munros - peaks over 900m(3,000ft) - from gentle hikes to rocky cliffs. You will want to climb them all. www.munromagic.com |
Copenhagen Magic and enchantment in a wonderful waterside location It is appropriate that the final resting place of storyteller Hans Christian Andersen should be so full of child-friendly amusements.
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Mendoza Train like a champion at the ultimate Andes ski resort Start off with some walking in the wine town of Mendoza before ascending to El Portillo, an exclusive ski resort in the Chilean Andes |
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St Tropez Spot celebrities and get to the heart of Riviera life Stars descend on this famous spot in summer, but staying in the hills above town lets you take in the scene and cool off when you like.
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Sardinia Porto Pollo is a world-class destination to kite- or windsurf Super-consistent wind conditions,perfect beaches and wild reefs, mean experienced surfers can really let rip and have some fun. |
Channel Islands Totally British, but with a definite French flavour With bistros and baguettes, these sandy-bayed islands are closer to France than to England. Lots to see and do, from beaches to castles
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Cape Cod Golden beaches, quiet islands and charming hostoric villages Something for everyone - from chic, clebrity-filled Martha's Vineyard to the whaling town of Nantucket, and the wide open spaces of the Cape |
Grand Canyon
Raft down this natural wonder for a different perspective Thousands see the canyon from above, but to get a real sense of its beauty take a boat along the bottom, camping at the riverside www.nps.gov/grca |
Corsica A reuggedly beautiful island full of exciting things to do for all Once perfect for hiding bandits, Corsica's landscape now provides sandy beaches, coves, and the produce for some delicious food. |
Taormina The flavour of ancient Greece and secluded sunny teraces Relax in a lovely villa hotel above Sicily's most elegant resort, with ancient ruins and fabulous views of the bays of Naxos and Mount Etna. |
Washington, DC Celebrate Indepence Day in style in the nation's capital This elegantly laid out city is filled with world-class museums and historical monuments - all lit up by fireworks on Independence Day. |
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