June means school’s out for many, and summer begins for most. But whether you’re coming from the northern or southern hemispheres, the best places to visit in June all have a sense of dynamism to them. Whether you’re off to the Peruvian Amazon for an exciting new river cruise, or to Greenland as one of the first passengers on the inaugural flight between New York and Nuuk, you’ll be enjoying more-accessible-than-ever destinations thanks to the latest developments in the travel world.
That said, classic summer spots like Lake Como and Yosemite National Park still make our list of the best places to visit in June as perennial favorites for enjoying nature’s majesty while wearing hiking boots in Yosemite or your very best Gucci sunglasses in Italy—or vice versa. 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 visit in June.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.