JULY
WHERE TO GO IN JULY
With July, summer begins its meteoric rise. Temperatures and moods are up. Plans are being made and set. These trips are wholesome, adventurous, and quite special in their scope.
We’ve hand-picked the ideas below to get your mind racing about where to travel in July. As ever, our luxury travel experts are on hand to give you detailed guidance and expert suggestions in choosing your trip.
TANZANIA
July marks the very heart of the Great Migration. And its set piece? The mighty Mara River crossing. The weather is beautiful and the beautiful expanse of the Serengeti is bursting with life. We recommend booking early to secure the best lodges by the river.
COUNTRIES
Where to visit in July
INDONESIA
Cut off from the rest of the world for some time, this is the perfect moment to welcome Indonesia (and its thousands of enchanting islands) back. Exotic, far-flung, and – come summer – beautifully warm and dry. We recommend an immersive triptych comprised of Bali, the Komodo Islands, and Sumba.
IRELAND
For centuries, the Emerald Isle has been home to any number of myths and legends with Atlantic tides sweeping in to unveil the new and untold, before rolling back out again to leave you with secret discoveries. The perfect destination for a family holiday filled with adventure and intrigue, in Ireland, the outdoors becomes a classroom for curious minds to latch onto.
RWANDA
Sitting in the middle of Rwanda’s gorilla-trekking season, July is an unbelievable time to visit. Volcanoes National Park is the place to be, but there’s also plenty of wildlife to experience in Akagera National Park (and time for culture, cuisine and coffee in vibrant Kigali).
CANADA
This July, many of us are rightly excited to return to Canada and experience its spectacular summer season (when the National Parks are at their warmest and most beautiful). A great option for those seeking landscape, wilderness, and dramatic horizons.
SWITZERLAND
Towering mountains, shimmering lakes and fairytale towns, it’s a step into your own storybook world. Where cog wheel trains take you up to mountain passes and fondues bubble away in alpine shepherd’s huts, this is a summer holiday unlike any other.
NORWAY
From happening Oslo to the Arctic drama of Lofoten, we’re fervid fans of what Norway has to offer. Adventurous, breath-taking, sophisticated and family-friendly. July brings with it longer days and warmer climes – there’s no better time to soak up the splendour of Manshausen.
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Here’s something for the honeymooners. With huge ‘once in a lifetime’ energy, we love its blend of exotic landscapes and intriguing islands. Outrigger canoes, traditional dances, overwater villas, and remote lagoons. You’ll be spoilt for choice. Bliss.
PERU
The Paucartambo Festivity is a sprawling, vibrant celebration held every July in honour of the Virgen del Carmen. Masks, costumes, dance, music, food. We’ll arrange for you to see it all while camping, luxuriously, in the Sacred Valley itself.