Cool for the summer? T
he hottest travel trend this season actually cools you down! With climates rising and typical summer destinations like Europe or the Caribbean hitting heatwave levels, many travelers are opting for locations offering scenic views and more comfortable temperatures.
Red Savannah, a luxury travel company that creates bespoke experiences and itineraries, is helping their clients turn typical winter destinations into the ideal summer getaway. Think a summer in The Alps, Norwegian fjordlands, or fishing and wildlife in Alaska instead of pineapple drinks by the ocean!
See below for Red Savannah’s recommendations and sample itineraries for cooler destinations.
Switzerland
Those in search of a spectacular alpine scenery can look no further than Switzerland. Here, the peaks of the Alps and lakeside hamlets instill this landlocked country with a magical, almost fairy-tale beauty. While visiting Switzerland, travelers can stop by towns and cities such as the capital city of Bern, Montreux, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich for an array of excellent galleries and museums, beautiful historic buildings, and popular music festivals. For fresh-air lovers and the more active visitors, lakeside and mountain resorts such as Grindelwald and Interlaken offer a variety of outdoor activities. The Neuchatel, Nature & Watches itinerary includes stops to the medieval lakeside Neuchâtel and the majesty of the Jura Mountains over 4 days. Other highlights of the trip include:
- Delightful medieval Neuchatel
- Spectacular scenery in the stunning Jura Mountains
- Eating Swiss raclette inside a mountain cave
- Sleeping in a luxury lakeside tree house
Itinerary begins at $6,255 per person.
Norway
Calm, awe-inspiring and endless: western Norway’s fjord-strewn landscape is a wonder to behold in summer. The Heart of the Fjordlands, a nine-day itinerary leading guests from Ålesund to Storfjord, will set guests in nature’s palm, traveling valleys and mountains taking in cavernous cliff-sides, crystal clear waters, snow-covered mountain peaks and rushing waterfalls. Itinerary highlights include:
- Snorkel or scuba dive in a submerged village
- Walk scenic mountain trails and drive through picturesque fjords
- Sleep in a glass-walled suite at the heart of a ravine
- Expertly guided drives and private walks
Itinerary begins at $10,189 per person.
Alaska
One of Red Savannah’s latest offerings is a Wild Alaska expedition. With this ten day itinerary, travelers are given the opportunity to embark on a journey of America’s wild frontier that remains delightfully deserted. On this trip, travelers will experience maximum exposure to everything Alaska has to offer. From observing wildlife such as bears, eagles, and moose to spending time in two different wilderness lodges, this itinerary is the perfect preview of awe-inspiring Alaska. Highlights of the trip include:
- Experience the ultimate wilderness
- Hike in places where nobody has been before
- Sample some of the finest and freshest cuisine in Alaska
- Look out for eagles on the coast and brown bears in their natural habitat
Itinerary begins at $38,667 per person.
