Coolcations discovery guide
These trips flip the script of the typical summer holiday: Instead of blazing beaches and sun-baked cities, expect cool climes—and even cooler moments. Follow your Tour Director along Ireland’s misty cliffs, across Iceland’s mammoth glaciers, or into Norway’s towering fjords, and see why Coolcations have never been hotter.
What makes a Coolcation?
Cooler temperatures
It’s like the name says: You might be traveling in the summer, but you won’t feel the heat like you would in other, warmer locales.
Greater savings
No beach? No problem. While coastal hotspots spike their prices in response to demand, these destinations stay relatively affordable.
Smaller crowds
With fewer visitors around, you’ll experience more—of the villages you’ll roam, of the sights you’ll see, of the moments that make travel special.
Our favorite Coolcations
For a taste of a typical Coolcation, we recommend swapping the Mediterranean for the North Atlantic. This European trio fits the bill: From grazing Highland cows to stunning Scandinavian architecture, you’ll relish the region’s icons—and with rays that warm instead of scorch, you’ll revel in the weather, too.
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A breath of fresh air
The sparkling surface of Lake Louise. The misty churn of Iceland’s Gullfoss waterfall. The snow-crusted heights of Denali. Bask in the natural wonders of Canada, Iceland, and more on these Coolcations. (With pleasant weather and plenty of sunshine, you won’t want to go inside.)
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Canadian Rockies
Rumble from Banff to Vancouver aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train.
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Wild Iceland
Steaming lagoons, stark glaciers, and more otherworldly vistas await.
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Alaskan Parks
Drink in the chill—and the landscapes—of Denali and the Kenai Fjords.
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The Maritimes
Trace the charming coasts of three Canadian provinces.
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Smile at timeless Irish landscapes
Sandwich a traditional pub lunch with visits to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Try it on the A Week in Ireland: Dublin to Belfast tour.
Drift past Canada’s finest alpine scenery
Ride a raft down the Bow River and marvel at Banff’s beauty. Try it on our Canadian Rockies by Train: Banff, Lake Louise & Vancouver tour.
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Take a bite out of the Norwegian summer
Walk through Oslo and get to know the city by way of its cuisine. Try it on our Fjords of Norway: Bergen, Geirangerfjord & Alesund itinerary.
Snap photos of Iceland in miniature
Spend a day on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a “greatest hits” compilation of the country’s sights. Try it on our Landscapes of Wild Iceland tour.
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Keep cool—there’s more where that came from
Craving more out-of-the-box itineraries? Freshen up your travel plans with these tours to cooler climes.
