Here are the Best Destinations for June 2023
Plenty of sunshine and bathing temperatures all over Europe - it's hard to choose the best travel destinations in June. But which destinations stand out in particular now, even internationally.
May 9, 2023
Mauritius
Climate: 19 to 27 °C with 7.5 sunny hours per day and 4 rainy days per month
© Xavier Coiffic
Reason to book: The months with 30 degrees maximum temperature are over for now; it also hardly rains anymore. The weather is ideal for all sporting activities, with which the island comes up. Whether you prefer stand-up paddling, kite surfing, horseback riding, hiking or golfing. Tip: the ascent of Le Morne including a view of the Underwater Waterfall. A shopping spree along the Caudan Waterfront is also worthwhile. Don't miss the Seven Colored Earths, the Chamarel waterfall or a rum tasting!
© Beachcomber Resorts
Where to stay: The Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa promises idyllic stays amid 35 hectares of tropical garden. It's directly located on a fine white sandy beach and lagoon. In culinary terms, it attracts with eight restaurants and bars.
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Resort & Spa
Royal Trou Aux Biches Rd, Triolet, Mauritius
Web: beachcomber-hotels.com
Tel: +230 204 6800
Price: Doubles from approx. € 300
New York City, USA
Climate: 16 to 27 °C with 10 sunny hours per day and 9 rainy days per month
Central Park © Hector Argüello Canals
Reason to book: An extended walk in Central Park, plus sightseeing and the finest bathing weather - what more could you want? Maybe a few special events? Worth mentioning in this regard are the huge Pride Parade on June 25, 2023, the Bryant Park Picnic Performances, the Coney Island Mermaid Parade on June 17 and the Tribeca Film Festival. But all of that is just the beginning. New York City is one of the most exciting destinations in June!
Where to stay: It's not only the perfect location on Madison Avenue that makes the Lotte New York Palace one of the city's top addresses. The 822 rooms and 82 suites are also exceedingly glamorous. It's no coincidence that the luxury hotel is even considered an icon in New York - and a historic landmark.
Lotte New York Palace
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
Web: lottenypalace.com
Tel: +1 212 888 7000
Price: Doubles from €600
Provence, France
Climate: 16 to 29 °C with 12 sunny hours per day and 7 rainy days per month
© Sara Geiko
Reason to book: At first glance, seven rainy days per month seem like a lot. However, a total of only 22 millimeters of precipitation falls during this period. Travelers who spend June in Provence, may look forward to extensive blossoming lavender fields . The purple splendor shines from mid-June to mid-August. It exudes a wonderful fragrance and is a popular photo motif.Provence is also a top destination for foodies.
© Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa
Where to stay: Once a rural village, the Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa is now a luxurious hotel complete with its own vineyard. Since the beginning of the year, Chef Pierre Marty has been pampering his guests with culinary delights here. With the dreamy temperatures it's not insignificant: the resort has two beautiful pools. And if you want, you can rent a villa with a private plunge pool.
Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa
Le Perotet, 84400 Gargas, France
Web: coquillade.fr
Tel: +33 490 74 71 71
Price: Doubles from € 650
Tallinn, Estonia
Climate: 10 to 18 °C with 10 sunny hours per day and 8 rainy days per month.
© Nick Night
Reason to book: It gets warmer in Estonia only during the summer months - but then it rains more often. If you want to get to know the country better, June is the best time. The beautiful old town of Tallinn is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. A huge art museum as well as a growing foodie scene make the capital one of the destinations in June, which are excellent for city trips.
© Accor
Where to stay: The Oru Hub Hotel in Tallinn is one of the first members of Accor's Handwritten Collection. Only opening in May 2023 after a lengthy renovation period, it's an ideal base for exploring the city. The hotel is also geared toward digital nomads. The interior design is exceedingly modern.
Oru Hub Hotel, Handwritten Collection
Narva mnt 120, 10127 Tallinn, Estonia
Web: oruhotel.ee
Tel: +372 603 3300
Price: Doubles from € 115
Crete, Greece
Climate: 20 to 27 °C with 12 sunny hours per day and 2 rainy days per month
© Matthieu Oger
Reason to book: If you are a fan of the sun you'll get your money's worth on Crete. Because the island is one of those destinations in June, which already have ideal bathing temperatures. In the morning it's still pleasant enough for sightseeing. The Palace of Knossos, the Arkadi Monastery, the coastal town of Chania and the Iraklio Archaeological Museum are just some of the things that should be on your bucket list.
© Blue Palace
Where to stay: Already a classic for exactly 20 years, the luxury hotel Blue Palace between the fishing village of Plaka and the port of Elounda is the place to be. It combines cosmopolitan lifestyle and casual elegance.
Blue Palace
Plaka, Schisma Elountas 720 53, Greece
Web: bluepalaceresort.gr
Tel: +30 2841 065500
Price: Doubles from € 300