Summer Vacation, Here We Come! 10 Hot Destinations You Should Visit in June

Start your trip off at the city's Mexico Gourmet Festival on June 1, where you can experience the one-night tribute to Mexican gastronomy, meet top chefs, and taste cuisine from local restaurants. The Pendry boutique hotel, located in the heart of the Historic Gaslamp district just blocks from Petco Park and vibrant bars, is the perfect spot to stay. Celebrate National Rosé Day on June 8 at the hotel's restaurant Provisional Kitchen with a Gospel Rosé Brunch featuring special meals, rosé cocktails, and rosé flights accompanied by live gospel music. You can even pop bubbly from Pendry's own Moët & Chandon Champagne Vending Machine, which will be turned all pink.

Every year starting in early June, Queenstown transforms into a Winter wonderland. QT Queenstown, a designer property on Lake Wakatipu, is offering their Alpine Altitude & Attitude package from June to August, when New Zealand turns into an adventure-lover's paradise. Skiers in search of good powder in the South Hemisphere can ski at four different ski areas with open and treeless terrain, each with its own unique character.

The best time to visit Dublin is June when temperatures are warm and festivals fill the streets. From June 13-16, enjoy the Taste of Dublin, the country's premier food and drinks festival that allows visitors to create their dream tasting menu. The five-star Merrion Hotel will transform its garden into an Opera stage on June 5 and 6 for Opera in the Garden, a black-tie event in partnership with Ireland's Wexford Festival Opera.

Known for its white-sand beaches, yacht-filled harbor, and designer shops, St. Barts exudes luxury. June is one of the best months to visit the island since it falls in a more affordable sweet spot. This June 8-15, paradise is calling in the most serene escape at Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa's holistic wellness retreat, Body+Soul at Le Barth. The week-long retreat is complete with daily massages, yoga, meditation sessions, wellness workshops, scenic hikes to secret coves, Pilates, beach fitness classes, and healthy eats.

June marks the real beginning of Summer in Boston, so not surprisingly, the best things to do in Boston in June involve being outdoors. Be one of the first guests to stay at the brand-new Encore Boston Harbor that's opening on June 23. The five-star resort is bringing luxury to New England, featuring a casino, 15 dining and lounge venues, shopping, 671 guest rooms and suites, and more.

Panama is a top destination with its burgeoning farm-to-table food scene and opportunities to hike through forests or enjoy the ocean. June is a great time to travel there with low airfare and minimal crowds. A beachside resort along the Pacific Coast, the Buenaventura Golf & Beach Resort has it all with nine restaurants, seven pools, a two-mile beach, and access to the Anton Valley, which is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. If you're going as a couple, you can enjoy the adventure package starting at $210 per night that includes breakfast, jet-skiing, and a banana boat ride.

June is rooftop season in New York City, so grab a spritz, and book your ticket to the Big Apple. Kick off the Summer with Circle Line's Brews Cruise on June 9, a beer festival like no other. The cruise offers a unique taste of the city with sights and craft beer from eight local New York breweries.

Grenada is hosting its annual Chocolate Festival in June that includes an entire week of wellness-focused activities that infuse chocolate such as yoga, hiking (where you can find cocoa beans), and chocolate spa treatments. The island is known for having the first underwater sculpture park, so be sure to go scuba diving or snorkeling. Flights are as low as $376 in June from New York City.

In June, the weather in Cusco dries up, and the crowds lessen, making it a great time to visit. There's several festivals throughout June, including the second-largest festival in c, also known as the Festival of the Sun that takes place on June 24. While you're there, take a trip three hours outside of Cusco to see the Rainbow Mountain.

Visit one of the most popular cities in Europe, London, where the outdoor pubs will be lively in June. You can experience the Taste of London festival in Regent's Park, which runs from June 19-23, with London's best food, drink, and live entertainment.