Travelling in summer is full of endless possibilities. Longer days and warmer weather invite you to spend more time outdoors, relaxing on sun-soaked beaches, exploring scenic landscapes, or wandering through lively towns and cities. There's an energy to summer that makes every experience feel a little more vibrant, from local festivals and al fresco dining to spontaneous adventures along the way. Whether you're seeking relaxation, exploration, or a bit of both, summer offers the perfect backdrop for creating memorable travel experiences.

Mykonos, Greece—In the heart of the Cyclades, a singular hospitality force has quietly assembled one of the most sophisticated event infrastructures in the Mediterranean. The Myconian Collection, a family-owned portfolio of luxury hotels, today serves as the definitive benchmark for destination weddings and high-profile events, offering a rare combination of boutique intimacy and monumental scale.

Civitatis, the leading curated marketplace for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking tours and activities worldwide, has identified a structural shift in European travel behavior, where curated experiences are becoming a primary driver of destination choice. The finding comes from The 2026 European Experiences Traveler Outlook, a new report produced by Arival in partnership with Civitatis. The research shows that European travelers are taking fewer trips and becoming more selective with their travel spending. However, experiences are emerging as the emotional and cultural core of the journey, with travelers prioritizing meaningful, immersive and personalized activities over volume or frequency of travel.

Central and South America’s Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to outperform the global average in 2026, driven by strong domestic demand, rising international visitor spending, and lower exposure to geopolitical disruption impacting other regions, according to new 2026 EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts Travel & Tourism GDP across Central and South America will grow 4.1% in 2026, ahead of the global average of 3.2%. International visitor spending across the region is projected to increase 7.8%, more than double the global growth rate of 3.7%.  

In North Dakota, summer arrives with rodeo grand entries, county fair lights, outdoor concerts and long stretches of open highway connecting small towns and dramatic landscapes. Across the state, travelers can experience live horse racing in Fargo, powwow celebrations in Fort Totten, nightly entertainment underneath the stars in Medora and community festivals that showcase the culture and character of the Northern Plains.

In honor of World Ocean Month this June, Atlantis Paradise Island is highlighting new milestones from Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort's nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting marine species and their habitats. Recent achievements include the ongoing curation of The Bahamas' first Coral Gene Bank, the arrival of a critically endangered sea turtle following a 2,700-mile rescue, and new guest programming designed to deepen understanding of marine conservation in The Bahamas and beyond.