Where to go in July

1. Canada

The annual Calgary Stampede has been nicknamed the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth’. It takes place over ten days in July each year – we’ll make sure you get the full experience, with tickets to the rip-roaring rodeo, plus the parade festivities, Grandstand Show and Chuckwagon Racing. Our tour then continues to the Canadian Rockies, which are beautiful during the summer months.

2. UK

Take advantage of the (hopefully) warmer weather and explore more of the UK. Perhaps discover the landscapes that have inspired poets and painters in the UNESCO-listed Lake District. Being one of the wettest parts of the UK, showers are still a definite possibility, but temperatures are usually pleasant – ideal for lakeside strolls and a slice of Kendal mint cake on a café patio.

3. Madagascar

Madagascar is best explored in July as the temperatures have dropped to a pleasant level and its dry which makes for ideal trekking conditions in the rainforests. The rainforests are teeming with animals and activity and there is also the added bonus that humpback whales set up base off the coast of Ifaty at this time of year.

4. Russia

July is a wonderful time to explore Russia if not the best time; surprisingly to many the summers are warm and extremely pleasant. July also sees the finale of St Petersburg ‘White Nights’ celebrations where the people welcome 80 days of nearly round the clock light after the oppressive winter. There are numerous events and celebrations and the people of Russia really come alive at this time of year.

5. The Moselle

Looking to travel at a different time of year? Take a look at the rest of our Where to Go When calendar…