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Travel, Summer Getaways, AFAR Destinations
Summer is calling—and AFAR’s curated destinations make it easier than ever to turn that well‑earned out‑of‑office reply into reality.
AFAR’s summer getaways are designed for travelers who crave variety. If your perfect escape means sunny beaches, look to Menton on France’s Riviera, where early-summer light glows over café terraces and lemon-scented lanes (AFAR, 2026). Or follow the wild coastline of South Africa’s Wild Coast, where hikes end at empty stretches of sand and rolling surf.
Prefer vibrant cityscapes? AFAR spotlights Amsterdam in July, buzzing with World Pride canal parades, and Toronto, alive with FIFA World Cup fan zones and waterfront energy (AFAR, 2026). In June, Guadalajara and Albuquerque add color with festivals, street food, and late-night music.
AFAR’s picks blend sun-soaked relaxation with culture-rich city energy.
Whether you’re drifting along Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a mokoro canoe or wandering Lucca’s piazzas between live concerts, AFAR’s curated destinations turn your summer break into something bigger than “just a vacation.” They’re invitations to celebrate longer days, reset your routine, and come home with stories that last well beyond Labor Day.
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