Jump to:<\/h2>\n\n - Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n
- Swiss Alps \u2014 Switzerland<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canadian Rockies \u2014 Canada<\/a><\/li>\n
- Alaska \u2014 United States<\/a><\/li>\n
- Patagonia \u2014 Argentina & Chile<\/a><\/li>\n
- Norway<\/a><\/li>\n
- New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tasmania \u2014 Australia<\/a><\/li>\n
- British Isles<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Coolcation travel has been gaining momentum over the past few years and the tipping point is here. Bookings to Norway have jumped 131% year over year, Iceland is up 128% and Pinterest reports a 465% surge in searches for Scottish Highlands aesthetics alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent European summers have been brutal, with Portugal and Spain hitting all-time temperature highs and Greece temporarily closing the Acropolis during peak afternoon hours due to dangerous heat. For travelers who actually want to enjoy being outside on vacation, cooler climates are no longer the alternative. They are now the first choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine Coolcation Destinations Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From volcanic hot springs in Iceland to the steppe-like plains of Patagonia, coolcation destinations span every continent and every kind of traveler. Some offer luxury wellness retreats with alpine views. Others put you on a glacier or deep inside a fjord with nothing but silence and scenery for company. Pack a sweater, leave the sunscreen debate behind and find your next coolcation below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Fjadrargljufur](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1714991578\/magazine\/Fjadrargljufur-canyon-Iceland-nicolas-jehly-unsplash\/Fjadrargljufur-canyon-Iceland-nicolas-jehly-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nExplore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, with its volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:<\/strong> Ion Adventure Hotel<\/strong> offers a luxurious stay with views of the Northern Lights (when they appear) and easy access to outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Swiss Alps \u2014 Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1714991566\/magazine\/The-Alpage-of-Arbey-in-Val-dHerens-suspended-at-the-mountains-slope-xavier-von-erlach-unsplash\/The-Alpage-of-Arbey-in-Val-dHerens-suspended-at-the-mountains-slope-xavier-von-erlach-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIdeal for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter, the Swiss Alps provide breathtaking scenery and a refreshing climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:\u00a0 <\/strong>Chenot Palace Weggis<\/strong><\/a> offers a science-backed wellness experience on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with an expansive medical spa, personalized detox programs and the Alps as your backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Canadian Rockies \u2014 Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Lake](\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vacayou\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/c_fill,g_auto,w_1258\/f_webp,q_auto\/v1714991558\/magazine\/Lake-Louise-Canadian-Rockies-mark-koch-unsplash\/Lake-Louise-Canadian-Rockies-mark-koch-unsplash.jpg?_i=AA\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKnown for its rugged peaks, turquoise glacial lakes and abundant wildlife, the Canadian Rockies reward anyone willing to trade humidity for fresh mountain air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:<\/strong> Rimrock Resort<\/strong><\/a> delivers the full Canadian Rockies experience from 5,300 feet up, with Banff National Park as your playground and a full-service spa and refined dining waiting when you get back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Alaska \u2014 United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"alaska-stillpoint-lodge-dock\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY4MyI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\")
Courtesy Stillpoint Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlaska’s vast wilderness offers spectacular fjords, glaciers and the chance to see the aurora borealis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: With all the luxuries and a hint of Zen, Stillpoint Lodge<\/strong><\/a>‘s breathtaking seaside location inspires exploration, sustainability, adventure and pure fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Patagonia \u2014 Argentina & Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRemote, wind-swept and endlessly vast, Patagonia delivers the kind of raw, untouched landscape that puts everything else on mute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: EcoCamp Patagonia<\/strong> in Torres del Paine National Park offers unique dome accommodations that blend adventure with eco-friendly luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n6. Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNorway’s fjords live up to the hype: deep blue waters, cliffs and greenery so lush it almost doesn’t look real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Juvet Landscape Hotel<\/strong> is a design-forward retreat built into the Norwegian hillside, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls put the surrounding wilderness on full display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n7. New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Wanaka](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjgxOSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNew Zealand\u2019s South Island features dramatic landscapes from mountains to fjords, along with adventure sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Azur Lodge<\/strong> in Queenstown provides luxury villas with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n8. Tasmania \u2014 Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTasmania’s rugged wilderness and protected parks make it one of the southern hemisphere’s best-kept coolcations, with biodiversity that rivals destinations twice its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Saffire Freycinet<\/strong>, a luxury resort with panoramic views of the Hazards Mountains and Great Oyster Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n9. British Isles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n![\"Sun](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxMDI0IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY0MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSI+PGFuaW1hdGUgYXR0cmlidXRlTmFtZT0iZmlsbCIgdmFsdWVzPSJyZ2JhKDE1MywxNTMsMTUzLDAuNSk7cmdiYSgxNTMsMTUzLDE1MywwLjEpO3JnYmEoMTUzLDE1MywxNTMsMC41KSIgZHVyPSIycyIgcmVwZWF0Q291bnQ9ImluZGVmaW5pdGUiIC8+PC9yZWN0Pjwvc3ZnPg==\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nExplore the diverse landscapes from the Scottish Highlands to the pastoral countryside of Northern Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Balmoral Hotel<\/strong><\/a> in Edinburgh or Galgorm Hotel & Spa<\/a> <\/strong>in Belfast, both offering historic luxury with modern comforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nReady to Chill?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A coolcation isn’t about sacrificing summer fun. Fewer crowds, cooler air, bigger landscapes and no mandatory midday siesta. That’s the trade you’re making. Pick your destination, pack your layers and let the heat wave be someone else’s problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSnapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Skip the beach crowds and book a coolcation instead. Travelers are choosing cooler climates in record numbers, with bookings to Nordic destinations seeing triple-digit growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Consider destinations that double as wellness escapes: Iceland’s hot springs, Norway’s fjords, the Swiss Alps, Alaska’s glaciers and Tasmania’s protected wilderness all offer cooler temps alongside serious restorative power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stay somewhere that matches the vibe. Standout options include Ion Adventure Hotel in Iceland, Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland, Stillpoint Lodge in Alaska, EcoCamp Patagonia in Chile and Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Know that coolcation travel isn’t a fad. Climate experts and travel economists agree this is a structural shift in how people plan summer vacations, driven by rising temperatures making traditional hot-weather destinations less appealing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pack layers, not swimsuits. Even in summer, destinations like Scotland, Norway and Patagonia can swing from mild to brisk in a single afternoon, and that unpredictability is part of the appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Coolcation travel has been gaining momentum over the past few years and the tipping point is here. Bookings to Norway have jumped 131% year over year, Iceland is up 128% and Pinterest reports a 465% surge in searches for Scottish Highlands aesthetics alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent European summers have been brutal, with Portugal and Spain hitting all-time temperature highs and Greece temporarily closing the Acropolis during peak afternoon hours due to dangerous heat. For travelers who actually want to enjoy being outside on vacation, cooler climates are no longer the alternative. They are now the first choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine Coolcation Destinations Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From volcanic hot springs in Iceland to the steppe-like plains of Patagonia, coolcation destinations span every continent and every kind of traveler. Some offer luxury wellness retreats with alpine views. Others put you on a glacier or deep inside a fjord with nothing but silence and scenery for company. Pack a sweater, leave the sunscreen debate behind and find your next coolcation below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nExplore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, with its volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:<\/strong> Ion Adventure Hotel<\/strong> offers a luxurious stay with views of the Northern Lights (when they appear) and easy access to outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Swiss Alps \u2014 Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIdeal for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter, the Swiss Alps provide breathtaking scenery and a refreshing climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:\u00a0 <\/strong>Chenot Palace Weggis<\/strong><\/a> offers a science-backed wellness experience on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with an expansive medical spa, personalized detox programs and the Alps as your backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Canadian Rockies \u2014 Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKnown for its rugged peaks, turquoise glacial lakes and abundant wildlife, the Canadian Rockies reward anyone willing to trade humidity for fresh mountain air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay:<\/strong> Rimrock Resort<\/strong><\/a> delivers the full Canadian Rockies experience from 5,300 feet up, with Banff National Park as your playground and a full-service spa and refined dining waiting when you get back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Alaska \u2014 United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy Stillpoint Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlaska’s vast wilderness offers spectacular fjords, glaciers and the chance to see the aurora borealis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: With all the luxuries and a hint of Zen, Stillpoint Lodge<\/strong><\/a>‘s breathtaking seaside location inspires exploration, sustainability, adventure and pure fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Patagonia \u2014 Argentina & Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRemote, wind-swept and endlessly vast, Patagonia delivers the kind of raw, untouched landscape that puts everything else on mute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: EcoCamp Patagonia<\/strong> in Torres del Paine National Park offers unique dome accommodations that blend adventure with eco-friendly luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n6. Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNorway’s fjords live up to the hype: deep blue waters, cliffs and greenery so lush it almost doesn’t look real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Juvet Landscape Hotel<\/strong> is a design-forward retreat built into the Norwegian hillside, where floor-to-ceiling glass walls put the surrounding wilderness on full display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n7. New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNew Zealand\u2019s South Island features dramatic landscapes from mountains to fjords, along with adventure sports. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Azur Lodge<\/strong> in Queenstown provides luxury villas with stunning views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n8. Tasmania \u2014 Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTasmania’s rugged wilderness and protected parks make it one of the southern hemisphere’s best-kept coolcations, with biodiversity that rivals destinations twice its size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Saffire Freycinet<\/strong>, a luxury resort with panoramic views of the Hazards Mountains and Great Oyster Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n9. British Isles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nExplore the diverse landscapes from the Scottish Highlands to the pastoral countryside of Northern Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to Stay<\/strong>: Balmoral Hotel<\/strong><\/a> in Edinburgh or Galgorm Hotel & Spa<\/a> <\/strong>in Belfast, both offering historic luxury with modern comforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nReady to Chill?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A coolcation isn’t about sacrificing summer fun. Fewer crowds, cooler air, bigger landscapes and no mandatory midday siesta. That’s the trade you’re making. Pick your destination, pack your layers and let the heat wave be someone else’s problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSnapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Skip the beach crowds and book a coolcation instead. Travelers are choosing cooler climates in record numbers, with bookings to Nordic destinations seeing triple-digit growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Consider destinations that double as wellness escapes: Iceland’s hot springs, Norway’s fjords, the Swiss Alps, Alaska’s glaciers and Tasmania’s protected wilderness all offer cooler temps alongside serious restorative power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stay somewhere that matches the vibe. Standout options include Ion Adventure Hotel in Iceland, Chenot Palace Weggis in Switzerland, Stillpoint Lodge in Alaska, EcoCamp Patagonia in Chile and Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Know that coolcation travel isn’t a fad. Climate experts and travel economists agree this is a structural shift in how people plan summer vacations, driven by rising temperatures making traditional hot-weather destinations less appealing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pack layers, not swimsuits. Even in summer, destinations like Scotland, Norway and Patagonia can swing from mild to brisk in a single afternoon, and that unpredictability is part of the appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n5. Patagonia \u2014 Argentina & Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n6. Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n7. New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n8. Tasmania \u2014 Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n9. British Isles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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