Where's Hot In July?

Balearic Islands, Spain

Average temperature: 25°C

Flight time: 2.5 hours

The Balearic Islands are hard to beat for a Spanish summer holiday. Whichever island you choose, dreamy beaches, scrumptious seafood and blissful Med sunshine will all be waiting for you!

Ibiza is your go-to for buzzing nightlife, although those craving a little R&R will love the chilled-out resorts of Santa Eulalia and Es Cana.

Stay on Majorca and you can take your pick of lush all-inclusive resorts lining the coast or head to Palma for medieval architecture and shopping.

If secluded beaches and rambles in the countryside are more your vibe, get yourself over to Menorca.

Crete, Greece

Average temperature: 26°C

Flight time: 4 hours

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, so filling your holiday itinerary with things to do is a breeze!

As for where to stay, Chania is a fab all-rounder with a gorgeous old town, golden beach and plenty of hotel deals, even in July (win). Agios Nikolaos gets the gold medal for harbour scenery and offers fascinating trips to the nearby ex-leper colony of Spinalonga, while the capital city of Heraklion is a hub of cool museums and ancient ruins.

For the hottest summer parties, follow the 18-30 crowds to Malia, or for laidback fun in the sun, Bali and Georgioupolis are great bets.

Bulgaria

Average temperature: 23°C

Flight time: 3.5 hours

Thanks to its sun-soaked coastline and heaps of cheap package deals, Bulgaria is an awesome choice for a summer holiday. The Black Sea resorts of Bourgas and Varna have epic sandy beaches to enjoy, decked out with sun-loungers, umbrellas and watersports to keep all the family entertained – we’re talking banana boating, jet-skiing, paddleboarding and more.

Away from the waves, make the most of the long sunny days to hit up Bulgaria's hiking trails – more than a third of the country is protected green space. Spa lovers on the other hand can indulge in a mud treatment – the Dead Sea’s natural mud baths are said to have a ton of health benefits!

Sorrento, Italy

Average temperature: 24°C

Flight time: 2.5 hours

Perched on a coastal cliff in the heart of the Amalfi region and chock-full of designer boutiques and glam hotels, Sorrento is the stuff of postcards. It’s a great base for exploring the region, with the nearby towns of Amalfi, Positano and Ravello all making Insta-worthy day trips!

The city of Naples, famed for its pizza, is unmissable, as is the stunning island of Capri, accessible by boat and a cable car which takes you to the town centre 138m (453ft) above the marina.

Before you go, take a trip to Pompeii’s incredible ruins, perfectly preserved by ash ever since the 79 AD volcanic eruption of Vesuvius.

Bermuda

Average temperature: 27°C

Flight time: 7.5 hours

July is one of the best months to visit Bermuda; while many of the nearby Caribbean islands experience hurricanes and storms at this time of year, this beautiful island remains hot and dry!

If you’re purely after a fly-and-flop escape, you can easily spend your whole summer holiday alternating between sunbathing on pink-sand beaches and cooling off in the crystal-clear sea (yes please).

There’s loads to keep activity-seekers entertained though if you can peel yourself from your sun-lounger. Head beneath the waves on a scuba diving trip to explore thriving coral reefs and shipwrecks, play a round of golf on one of the island’s many courses, or treat yourself to a pamper session at a luxury spa.