The 20 Best Places to Visit in June

Not only is it one of the cheapest places to travel from Canada this year but Iceland is gorgeous in summer too. If you’re looking for something more than waterfalls and lava fields, consider heading to the Secret Solstice festival happening from June 21 until June 23. The lineup includes the Black Eyed Peas, Robert Plant and the Sensational Spaceshifters, Rita Ora and more.

Beer, digital art, chamber music, Formula 1 and of course jazz: there are so many festivals and events happening in June in Montreal that you’ll just have to visit for the entire month. Since it’s one of Canada’s most beautiful cities to live in, you may end up staying even longer.

Instead of Istanbul or Turkey’s beach resorts, head inland this June and visit the Cappadocia region. Famous for its fairy chimneys, lunar landscapes and cave hotels, the region also hosts Cappadox, a multidisciplinary music and arts festival that takes place every other year (this is an off year, sorry). A flight in a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia is one of those surreal things to check off your travel bucket list.

Glastonbury is happening this year (June 26 to June 30) and it's a British festival for music lovers in June. The Isle of Wight Festival is also on from June 13 to 16 with a line-up that includes Fat Boy Slim, Bastille, Lily Allen, Garbage and more.

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Negril has some big, all-inclusive and adults-only resorts but it also has plenty of smaller hotels where you can still get a taste of true, laid-back Jamaican culture. It gets very hot here in June but there’s a perfect blue ocean to cool off in and Seven Mile Beach is lined with bars where you can stay hydrated.

The island of Langkawi is so close to Malaysia’s border with Thailand that it often feels more Thai than Malaysian. June falls within the rainy season, so there are no crowds, while the rain generally comes in the form of late-afternoon showers that cool things down to a comfortable level.

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Home to wolves, caribou, beavers, bald eagles and Canada’s highest mountain, Kluane National Park and Reserve also has some amazing camping spots where you can sleep under the Midnight Sun. The best time for hiking and other outdoor activities starts in the second half of June.

You’d never guess it’s winter in Rio if you’re there in June, since temperatures are still in the upper twenties. June is also one of Rio’s driest months so you’ll have plenty of perfect beach days.

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You might not have heard of Manchester, Tennessee but you’ve probably heard of the city’s biggest annual event. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is held here from June 13 to 16 this year and the line-up includes artists as diverse as Grand Ole Opry, Girl Talk, Hozier, Post Malone, Brandi Carlile and many, many others.

Mexico City gets quite a bit of rain in June but it’s warm and cheap. Besides, the rain gives you the perfect excuse to spend the day wandering around the city’s many museums. Mexico City is much safer than you might think and if you avoid the most dangerous things can do while travelling, you just might fall in love with this sprawling metropolis.

If you love the feeling of catching a movie in the middle of the day, be sure to visit Sondankyla from June 12 to 16 for the Midnight Sun Film Festival. Movies are screened around the clock and because Sodankyla is far above the Arctic Circle, the sun will always be shining when you come out of the theatre.

Punta Cana is a popular choice if you’re looking for an all-inclusive package holiday and June is the perfect time to go. It’s hot and dry this time of year and the crowds really only come in July and August. This means that in June you’ll still be able to get great deals.

Many people consider June a poor month for a Mexican beach holiday because it’s rainy season. However, on Isla Holbox you’ll be in the water anyway, since June is when the whale sharks come. Don’t know what to take? Let our Mexico packing list guide you.

The province of Limon lies on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast and in June it’s hot and rainy. This means the crowds stay away but it’s one of the best times to visit Cahuita National Park, one of the hidden gems of Mexico and Central America. The reason? It's when sea turtles come to nest.

Twillingate might be one of the most underrated towns in Canada but it’s also known as the Iceberg Capital of the World. The icebergs usually start drifting by in May but June is normally the best month to see them.

Every two years, Bordeaux hosts one of the world’s leading festivals for oenophiles and this year the Bordeaux Wine Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is the Tall Ships Regatta but let’s be honest: the real reason to come is for the wine. Though it's an off year, the Bourdeaux River Festival is happening from June 20 to June 24.

June in New York means outdoor events in Central Park, such as Shakespeare in the Park and SummerStage. It also means colourful parades like NYC Pride on June 30th and the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, which is held on June 22 this year. New York is also one of the world’s best destinations for solo travellers.

Valletta was one of 2018’s up-and-coming destinations and UNESCO’s Capital of Culture for this year. June is a great time to go, since the weather is warm and sunny but not unbearably hot like it is later in summer.

June is one of the best times to visit Machu Picchu, especially if you want to hike. The weather is warm and dry, which means the trails will be less slippery, and the tourist crowds haven’t descended yet. Of course, if you're worried, take some travel advice from women who have travelled around the world.

Missing the ski slopes already? Australia’s ski season starts in early June and, as their name suggests, the Snowy Mountains is the place to go for the biggest and best ski resorts.

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