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Canada Day on July 1 celebrates independence with a gorgeous light show and fireworks at Niagara Falls (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
July 1 marks Canada Day, celebrating independence, and the month is also a great time to visit the country. The month begins with a lights and fireworks display at Niagara Falls as part of the Niagara Parks Two Nation Celebration, while Ottawa\u2019s LeBreton Flats Park hosts a free all-day event featuring Canadian music and activities.<\/p>\n
From July 3\u201312, the not-for-profit Calgary Stampede in Alberta celebrates Western heritage and culture, including the world\u2019s largest rodeo.<\/p>\n
For nature lovers, Canada\u2019s outdoors are especially impressive in July, with long sunny days ideal for hiking, wildlife spotting and exploring turquoise lakes in the Rockies.<\/p>\n
Banff National Park, which is home to Lake Louise, and Jasper National Park offer popular trails and scenic views, while quieter alternatives like Yoho and Kootenay in British Columbia provide rugged landscapes, rivers and grasslands.<\/p>\n
Further north, Yukon\u2019s Ivvavik National Park offers remote Arctic hiking and a chance to experience Inuit culture and traditional ways of life still practised today.<\/p>\n
Slovenia<\/p>\n
When much of Western Europe is crowded in summer, Slovenia offers a quieter alternative.<\/p>\n
Sam Bruce, co-founder of Much Better Adventures, says: \u201cWe see a lot of our customers (adventure travellers who are typically allergic to crowds) tend to look beyond the classic tourism spots to lesser-visited destinations \u2013 or those with more space.\u201d<\/p>\n
He adds: \u201cSlovenia is a brilliant example. Almost 60% of the country is covered in forest, so it\u2019s extremely green. The So\u010da Valley has this extraordinary turquoise river, running through the Julian Alps, which are every bit as beautiful as the Alps in France or Austria but far less crowded.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lake Bled is one of the country’s most famous sights and will be busier in July, but remains a must-see. Nearby Lake Bohinj offers a quieter natural setting, while Bovec in Triglav National Park is a strong base for summer water activities.<\/p>\n
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Montenegro is a country full of ‘serious scenery and adventure'(Image: GettyImages)<\/p>\n
According to Bruce, Montenegro remains relatively undiscovered “by a lot of even seasoned travellers\u201d despite its striking scenery, but offers \u201cserious scenery and adventure\u201d.<\/p>\n
The country combines Adriatic beaches with dramatic mountains, clear lakes and historic old towns. Bruce recommends packrafting (a raft that\u2019s light enough to pack down and hike with) down the Tara River, which flows through Europe\u2019s deepest canyon.<\/p>\n
He adds: “Durmitor National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site without the traffic. It\u2019s home to these immense, dramatic, wild landscapes and some fantastic mountain climbs.”<\/p>\n
Norway<\/p>\n
For cooler summer weather, Norway is a strong option for travellers who don’t love the blistering heat as much.<\/p>\n
“In northern Europe, Norway in midsummer is magic,\u201d says Bruce. “There\u2019s endless light, long days, epic fjords, and wild camping that is completely natural. Our fjord kayaking trips are some of our customer\u2019s favourites. People go once and start planning their return before they\u2019re even home.”<\/p>\n
Hentschel also highlights Norway’s fjord regions as a stand out region for the country, saying: \u201cJuly brings long daylight hours and comfortable temperatures. It\u2019s an ideal destination for travellers prioritising nature, outdoor activities and dramatic scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Jersey offers passport free travel and stunning weather in July(Image: GettyImages)<\/p>\n
For a shorter trip closer to home, Jersey offers an easy escape and is a perfect spot for both solo travellers and families.<\/p>\n
Tricia Handley-Hughes, UK and Ireland managing director at InteleTravel, says: \u201cJersey offers passport-free travel with a flight under an hour. Connectivity to the island is rising with the new easyJet flights from London Southend Airport to Jersey and it\u2019s a great option if you want the beautiful beaches but not the long flights.\u201d<\/p>\n
Puglia, Italy<\/p>\n
Southern Italy’s Puglia region is a warmer but more affordable alternative to better-known destinations. Often described as \u201cItaly\u2019s heel\u201d, it has whitewashed towns, an Adriatic coastline and traditional cuisine.<\/p>\n
Hentschel says: “Puglia in Italy offers a more laid-back alternative to Italy\u2019s major hotspots. Known for its whitewashed towns, Adriatic coastline and exceptional local cuisine, it delivers an authentic summer experience without the intensity and crowds of cities like Rome or Florence.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"July is one of the most popular months for travel but where to go this year is a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14418,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[708,4869,818,17,357],"class_list":{"0":"post-14417","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-spain","8":"tag-air-travel","9":"tag-easyjet","10":"tag-holidays","11":"tag-spain","12":"tag-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14417"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14417\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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