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Tofino, British Columbia<\/strong> | <\/span>Wickininnish Inn <\/p>\n North of the 49th parallel, fronting the Pacific Ocean, Tofino enjoys summer temps that hover around 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). There\u2019s a particularly cool phenomenon in August, earning the nickname \u201cFogust,\u201d where mornings are consistently foggy before eventually burning off midday. Perched on a rocky outcrop right next to a sandy, surfable beach, the\u00a0Wickaninnish Inn<\/a> makes lapping up misty mornings and sunny afternoons equally enchanting. Watch the waves over brunch through the wide windows at Pointe Restaurant and spend an afternoon at the award-winning Ancient Cedars Spa.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n San Francisco, California<\/strong> | <\/span>San Francisco Proper <\/p>\n Another cool Pacific Ocean-side spot, San Fran typically sits around 22\u00b0C (72\u00b0F) through the summer. It\u2019s also known to have different weather in different parts of the city, so if checking out a street festival downtown gets to feel too balmy, try heading to Golden Gate Park. For an equally cool place to stay, choose San Francisco Proper<\/a>, a Kelly Wearstler-designed property in the emerging Mid-Market area.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Urubamba, Peru<\/strong> | <\/span>Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley <\/p>\n It\u2019s winter in Peru through July and August, but that doesn\u2019t mean freezing temps. In fact, it\u2019s the best time to do that bucket-list Inca Trail and Machu Picchu trip as the mountain regions are drier. Connecting visitors to those experiences is\u00a0Rio Sagrado<\/a>. In the Sacred Valley, where temps can reach 23\u00b0C (73\u00b0F) during the day, the hotel arranges cultural activities and adventures, such as shaman ceremonies and horseback riding, and has an onsite spa for post-pampering.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Fogo Island, Newfoundland<\/strong> | <\/span>Fogo Island Inn <\/p>\n On Canada\u2019s rugged Atlantic coast, there\u2019s a tiny isle long been known for fishing and spotting icebergs, but has attracted celebrity visitors more recently. What\u2019s drawing Gwyneth Paltrow, David Letterman and others here? The hotel-come-social enterprise, Fogo Island Inn<\/a>. Not only is the Todd Saunders-designed structure cool, so is the summer weather, which typically sticks around 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). There are plenty of activities<\/a> to keep guests busy, but just gazing at waves from the structure\u2019s floor-to-ceiling windows is captivating enough.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Reykjavik, Iceland<\/strong> | <\/span>Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton <\/p>\n Given the country\u2019s name, you\u2019d expect it to be cool and that it is, with the warmest month of July sitting between 8\u00b0C to 14\u00b0C (46\u00b0F to 57\u00b0F) and occasionally reaching 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). It\u2019s also the driest, least windy time to visit. Here, in the capital, Iceland Parliament Hotel<\/a> is right next to Al\u00feingi, the national parliament of Iceland and a five-minute walk from Reykjavik Cathedral and Harpa Concert Hall. For those who don\u2019t end up making it out to the Blue Lagoon, the hotel\u2019s spa is a luxurious alternative.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n St Andrews, Scotland<\/strong> | <\/span>Fairmont St Andrews <\/p>\n Beyond being a bucket-list item, taking to the courses in St Andrews, Scotland, also known as the home of golf, spares players from sweating through their shirts. Here, summer highs typically don\u2019t exceed 19\u00b0C (66\u00b0F). Putting golfers conveniently close to the links is the Fairmont St Andrews<\/a>. The property fronts its own two world-class courses, and it\u2019s minutes away from St Andrews Links, where the game has been played since the 15th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong> | <\/span>One&Only Cape Town <\/p>\n In the southern hemisphere, Cape Town enjoys July and August highs of 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F) and lows of only 12\u00b0C (54\u00b0F), and there\u2019s no shortage of things to do. Winter here is whale watching season, and prime time for a safari too, if tacking on that experience. One&Only Cape Town<\/a> is a spectacular place to land, with its staggering views of iconic Table Mountain. There\u2019s also a whole spa island to indulge in and an outpost of Nobu by Michelin-starred chef Nobu Matsuhisa.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Melbourne, Australia<\/strong> | <\/span>The Lyall Hotel <\/p>\n This is one of the coolest destinations on our list, in more ways than one. Melbourne\u2019s July and August temps hover around 14\u00b0C to 16\u00b0C (58\u00b0F to 61\u00b0F) but visitors will stay warm enough by strolling High Street, which TimeOut<\/em> named the coolest street in the world this year, because of all its \u201cunique, something-for-everyone local businesses.\u201d The South Yarra neighborhood where The Lyall Hotel<\/a> is located has its own charms, including galleries, cocktail lounges and eclectic bistros. This boutique hotel\u2019s cool, modern design fits right in.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Hawke\u2019s Bay, New Zealand<\/strong> | <\/span>Rosewood Cape Kidnappers <\/p>\n The climate in Hawke\u2019s Bay is likened to a Mediterranean one, as it enjoys warmer temps and less rainfall year-round than the rest of New Zealand. In July and August, that means highs of 14\u00b0C (58\u00b0F) and lows of 5\u00b0C (40\u00b0F). No matter when one visits, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers<\/a>, they\u2019ll be happy they did. There are 6,000 on-site acres fronting the sea to explore\u2014go wine tasting, tour the Cape Sanctuary, golf, get a spa treatment, or all of the above.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n Easter Island, Chile<\/strong> | <\/span>Nayara Hangaroa <\/p>\n Rapa Nui is another world wonder that makes for a cooler holiday. July and August average highs of 21\u00b0C (70\u00b0F) which makes seeing the open-to-the-elements Moais that much more pleasant. Staying at Nayara Hangaroa<\/a>, one needn\u2019t worry about much else either\u2014the hotel is all-inclusive and committed to sustainability and regenerative tourism. In fact, the buildings boast innovative natural insulation so there\u2019s no need for air conditioning should a day turn balmier than expected.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n 1 \/10<\/p>\n Tofino, British Columbia<\/strong> |Wickininnish Inn <\/p>\n North of the 49th parallel, fronting the Pacific Ocean, Tofino enjoys summer temps that hover around 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). There\u2019s a particularly cool phenomenon in August, earning the nickname \u201cFogust,\u201d where mornings are consistently foggy before eventually burning off midday. Perched on a rocky outcrop right next to a sandy, surfable beach, the\u00a0Wickaninnish Inn<\/a> makes lapping up misty mornings and sunny afternoons equally enchanting. Watch the waves over brunch through the wide windows at Pointe Restaurant and spend an afternoon at the award-winning Ancient Cedars Spa.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 2 \/10<\/p>\n San Francisco, California<\/strong> |San Francisco Proper <\/p>\n Another cool Pacific Ocean-side spot, San Fran typically sits around 22\u00b0C (72\u00b0F) through the summer. It\u2019s also known to have different weather in different parts of the city, so if checking out a street festival downtown gets to feel too balmy, try heading to Golden Gate Park. For an equally cool place to stay, choose San Francisco Proper<\/a>, a Kelly Wearstler-designed property in the emerging Mid-Market area.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 3 \/10<\/p>\n Urubamba, Peru<\/strong> |Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley <\/p>\n It\u2019s winter in Peru through July and August, but that doesn\u2019t mean freezing temps. In fact, it\u2019s the best time to do that bucket-list Inca Trail and Machu Picchu trip as the mountain regions are drier. Connecting visitors to those experiences is\u00a0Rio Sagrado<\/a>. In the Sacred Valley, where temps can reach 23\u00b0C (73\u00b0F) during the day, the hotel arranges cultural activities and adventures, such as shaman ceremonies and horseback riding, and has an onsite spa for post-pampering.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 4 \/10<\/p>\n Fogo Island, Newfoundland<\/strong> |Fogo Island Inn <\/p>\n On Canada\u2019s rugged Atlantic coast, there\u2019s a tiny isle long been known for fishing and spotting icebergs, but has attracted celebrity visitors more recently. What\u2019s drawing Gwyneth Paltrow, David Letterman and others here? The hotel-come-social enterprise, Fogo Island Inn<\/a>. Not only is the Todd Saunders-designed structure cool, so is the summer weather, which typically sticks around 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). There are plenty of activities<\/a> to keep guests busy, but just gazing at waves from the structure\u2019s floor-to-ceiling windows is captivating enough.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 5 \/10<\/p>\n Reykjavik, Iceland<\/strong> |Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton <\/p>\n Given the country\u2019s name, you\u2019d expect it to be cool and that it is, with the warmest month of July sitting between 8\u00b0C to 14\u00b0C (46\u00b0F to 57\u00b0F) and occasionally reaching 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F). It\u2019s also the driest, least windy time to visit. Here, in the capital, Iceland Parliament Hotel<\/a> is right next to Al\u00feingi, the national parliament of Iceland and a five-minute walk from Reykjavik Cathedral and Harpa Concert Hall. For those who don\u2019t end up making it out to the Blue Lagoon, the hotel\u2019s spa is a luxurious alternative.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 6 \/10<\/p>\n St Andrews, Scotland<\/strong> |Fairmont St Andrews <\/p>\n Beyond being a bucket-list item, taking to the courses in St Andrews, Scotland, also known as the home of golf, spares players from sweating through their shirts. Here, summer highs typically don\u2019t exceed 19\u00b0C (66\u00b0F). Putting golfers conveniently close to the links is the Fairmont St Andrews<\/a>. The property fronts its own two world-class courses, and it\u2019s minutes away from St Andrews Links, where the game has been played since the 15th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 7 \/10<\/p>\n Cape Town, South Africa<\/strong> |One&Only Cape Town <\/p>\n In the southern hemisphere, Cape Town enjoys July and August highs of 20\u00b0C (68\u00b0F) and lows of only 12\u00b0C (54\u00b0F), and there\u2019s no shortage of things to do. Winter here is whale watching season, and prime time for a safari too, if tacking on that experience. One&Only Cape Town<\/a> is a spectacular place to land, with its staggering views of iconic Table Mountain. There\u2019s also a whole spa island to indulge in and an outpost of Nobu by Michelin-starred chef Nobu Matsuhisa.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 8 \/10<\/p>\n Melbourne, Australia<\/strong> |The Lyall Hotel <\/p>\n This is one of the coolest destinations on our list, in more ways than one. Melbourne\u2019s July and August temps hover around 14\u00b0C to 16\u00b0C (58\u00b0F to 61\u00b0F) but visitors will stay warm enough by strolling High Street, which TimeOut<\/em> named the coolest street in the world this year, because of all its \u201cunique, something-for-everyone local businesses.\u201d The South Yarra neighborhood where The Lyall Hotel<\/a> is located has its own charms, including galleries, cocktail lounges and eclectic bistros. This boutique hotel\u2019s cool, modern design fits right in.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 9 \/10<\/p>\n Hawke\u2019s Bay, New Zealand<\/strong> |Rosewood Cape Kidnappers <\/p>\n The climate in Hawke\u2019s Bay is likened to a Mediterranean one, as it enjoys warmer temps and less rainfall year-round than the rest of New Zealand. In July and August, that means highs of 14\u00b0C (58\u00b0F) and lows of 5\u00b0C (40\u00b0F). No matter when one visits, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers<\/a>, they\u2019ll be happy they did. There are 6,000 on-site acres fronting the sea to explore\u2014go wine tasting, tour the Cape Sanctuary, golf, get a spa treatment, or all of the above.<\/p>\n VIEW HOTEL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n 10 \/10<\/p>\n Easter Island, Chile<\/strong> |Nayara Hangaroa <\/p>\n Rapa Nui is another world wonder that makes for a cooler holiday. July and August average highs of 21\u00b0C (70\u00b0F) which makes seeing the open-to-the-elements Moais that much more pleasant. Staying at Nayara Hangaroa<\/a>, one needn\u2019t worry about much else either\u2014the hotel is all-inclusive and committed to sustainability and regenerative tourism. In fact, the buildings boast innovative natural insulation so there\u2019s no need for air conditioning should a day turn balmier than expected.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s Where to Go for a Cooler Summer Holiday<\/h3>\n
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