So renew your passport, buy some quality luggage, and get to planning your summer vacation with our list below.
Sintra, Portugal is an easy day trip from Lisbon if that's your main destination. It's a beautiful resort town filled with plenty of greenery and a few picturesque palaces you can visit, such as the Moorish style Sintra National Palace.
At the base and down a ways from Mount Fuji lies Oshino Hakkai, a series of eight springs that get their water from the snowmelt of the mountain. The fresh water is clean enough to drink straight from the source, and there are a number of restaurants, food vendors, shops,
Set near the Mekong and Nam Kham rivers, the city of Luang Prabang is picture-perfect with golden temples. Venture the 40-minute drive to Kuang Si Falls, and you'll be surrounded by a vibrant jungle.
Take your love of stargazing to new heights by admiring the stars amid the Northern Lights in the northernmost region of Finland. In the cooler months, Lapland is blanketed with snow, so make sure you bring the right clothes to admire the lights in comfort.
As the most famous landmarks in St. Lucia and a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Pitons' two dormant volcanic spires—Gros Piton and Petit Piton—are a wonder to behold. The majestic peaks tower above the sea and hold the history of the Caribbean island.
Joshua Tree is an outdoor lover's delight, from nature trails to glorious sunsets overlooking the desert speckled with cacti. It's such an easy trip from Palm Springs to the outdoor oasis.
After you pick your up jaw off the ground, take in the magnificent scene of terraced mountains lined with rice paddies and streams of water in this rural region of Vietnam. Mù Cang Chải takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Whether you're curious to know why this dazzling lake is a summer go-to for celebrities or hoping to spot a few in person, the beauty of Lake Como speaks for itself. Surrounded by the foothills of the Italian Alps, this Y-shaped lake often receives guests on day trips from Milan.