6 Cool Vacation Spots to Beat the Heat

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There’s no denying that it’s extremely hot outside, and it will only continue to get hotter as we make our way deeper into summer. To beat the heat, or at least take a break from the high August temperatures, check out our list of some great cool weather vacation spots. Stay a week, or maybe even a month, in some of these locales and enjoy the crisp and refreshing weather!

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  1. A Cross Gulf Cruise of Alaska

What better way to beat the heat than by spending two weeks traveling through the icy waters of the Gulf of Alaska? Besides getting to stop in at Alaska’s main port cities, cruisers get to spend a lot of quality time exploring Alaska’s glacial landscape. To get there, travel first to Vancouver or Seattle, and then hop on board one of the many available cruise ships. After a few days of soaking in the cool sea breeze while standing on the ship’s deck, it’ll be hard to remember the scorch of summer heat.

  1. Camping at Glacier National Park

For outdoor enthusiastsir?source=bk&t=easchecou 20&bm id=default&l=ktl&linkId=dff567b7db1ab7e1de7070a9f6bc2237& cb=1439056482551, there’s no better place to enjoy cool temperatures than at Glacier National Park in Montana. Snowfall persists late into the hottest parts of August, which means that hikes and camping in this park are guaranteed to be chilly and refreshing. And if the cold air of the mountains gets to be too much, visitors can always retreat to the mild warmth of the park’s meadows and creek beds.

  1. A Stay in Reykjavik, Iceland

A trip to Iceland’s beautiful capital city is a no-brainer solution to beating summer woes. In fact, Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city, which means that temperatures are guaranteed to be low and cool. Venture out for a snowy hike or simply enjoy being able to walk outside in a city without having to be on the constant lookout for AC.

  1. An Antarctic Cruise

Though travel to Antarctica is not cheap, a once-in-a-lifetime excursion to the land of ice, polar bears, and penguins might be just what some travelers need to recoup after sweltering summer temperatures. Grab passage on an Antarctica cruise and trade in those swim floatiesir?source=bk&t=easchecou 20&bm id=default&l=ktl&linkId=2b6e8eaedef6c6245cfb0c8f3cfa80f9& cb=1439056510491 for some warm fur glovesir?source=bk&t=easchecou 20&bm id=default&l=ktl&linkId=8efb8f7c4e22d3a0f98c4fbcf2e70f6a& cb=1439056520083.

photo: Douglas Scortegagna
photo: Douglas Scortegagna
  1. Hiking in Patagonia

While it may be deep summer for countries north of the equator, there’s a whole world of pleasant and temperate weather waiting way down south. One great destination to visit below the equator is the Patagonia region of South America, which straddles the border of Chile and Argentina. A popular site for backpackers, spend a few weeks or a month traversing the cool, icy landscape. Make sure to check out the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Argentine Lake District.

  1. A Restful Visit to Lunenberg, Nova Scotia

Lunenberg is the perfect spot for the tourist looking to escape the heat for weather that is cool, but not frigid. This beautiful waterfront town in Nova Scotia is a UNESCO World Heritage sight and boasts a bevy of exciting water activities and quaint B&Bs. Temperatures in the summer hover between sixty and seventy degrees, which makes for a calm and serene atmosphere.

Submitted by Fiona Moriarty.

12 thoughts on “6 Cool Vacation Spots to Beat the Heat”

  1. Weather is a fascinating thing. My part of the world is cooling off and getting ready for Fall and Winter while the other side of the world is getting ready for its Spring/Summer season.

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