If you’re desperately craving that start-of-summer excitement you used to feel as a kid, you’re in luck. Our list of the best places to travel in June is focused entirely on beaches, festivals, and outdoor adventures, from sailing through Western Australia to hiking to gorilla sanctuaries in Rwanda. And because you also deserve a little grown-up fun, we threw a few five-star resorts into the mix as well.
There’s something particularly appealing about jetting off to another country as soon as summer officially begins, but we’re equally excited about all the domestic events happening this year, like Pride Month celebrations in New York City and some truly epic animal migrations in Alaska. If you want to kick off this season in style—or simply need an excuse to have fun—here are the 10 best places to travel in June.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
