In the spirit of summer, we’ve rounded up our favorite places to visit in July below.
San Francisco
Need a break from the summer heat? San Francisco is cool — in so many ways — year-round.
Why Visit in July?
Built over the tops of the Presidio Parkway highway tunnels, the Presidio Tunnel Tops will comprise 14 acres of new national parkland when it debuts on July 17. Designed by the same firm behind NYC’s High Line, it will be the place for jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city.
Where to Stay:
The Lodge at the Presidio and Inn at the Presidio offer convenient lodgings within the park. Plus, The Line Hotel San Francisco is expected to open this summer with a landscaped rooftop solarium.
Barbados
How much do you really know about the Eastern Caribbean paradise of Barbados (other than Rihanna)? Now’s a great time to discover it.
Why Visit in July?
Why visit in July: It’s technically hurricane season, but they rarely hit here. It’s when prices drop precipitously — and party season picks up.
Where to Stay:
O2 Beach Club is Barbados’ newest spot for laid-back luxury. Fulfill all your revenge travel fantasies with a side trip to the Mandarin Oriental Canouan, a next-level escape with just 26 suites and 13 villas so you’re really away from it all; access the property from Barbados via the resort’s private jet.
Chicago
Chicago comes alive in the summertime, with world-class festivals for every personality type.
Why Visit in July?
July brings Taste of Chicago, billed as the world’s largest free-admission outdoor food festival. Set for July 8 to 10 in Grant Park, come for bucket-list culinary and cultural experiences. If you can’t get enough of summer festivals, stay for Lollapalooza, which hits July 28 through 31, drawing more than 170 bands from around the world.
Where to Stay:
Pendry Chicago, set within the iconic 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building in the Loop neighborhood.
Mykonos, Greece
Starting in May, Greece began to ease its travel restrictions — and that means summer in Mykonos is about to be off the hook. Plus, a collection of new and seasonal flights to Athens make it even easier to get there.
Why Visit in July?
Mykonos is sultry magic in the summertime, with music and ouzo wafting from every open door… and beach party buses that run all night.
Where to Stay:
Cali Mykonos is set to open in July on the eastern edge of the island.
Overlooking the Aegean with its own private beach, the property will have 40 luxury villas in the secluded prime real estate of Kalafati Beach. A sprawling 110-meter infinity pool seals the deal. Steps away are a fleet of yachts and speed boats, ready to whisk you to nearby beaches and islands like Tinos and Paros.
Washington, D.C.
Politics aside, the nation’s capital is having a moment.
Why Visit in July?
Celebrate the nation’s independence where the 4th of July fireworks are larger than life. Watch from the National Mall, or from across the Potomac.
Where to Stay:
Where to stay: Eaton DC is the spot for purpose-driven, creative travelers. (Think curated vinyl and a selection of radical books.)
