This episode starts with a sunburn. That’s how on-topic it is. Because yes, it’s summer! And wow, do we have a lot of tips for you this year. To get them, I spoke with Mark Ellwood, the (sunburned) freelance travel writer who handles all of our monthly Where to Go columns, as well as the two editors who make up our mighty destination team, Chloe Arrojado and Tim Chester. 

We started with planning—Mark is a planner, Chloe is not—and segued into how to score flight deals, if and when to travel to Europe during the hottest months, and our favorite road trip destinations. (Italy’s Prosecco Road, anyone?) We touched on lesser-known destinations, travel deals (it’s a great year to visit the U.K.), national parks, and even visiting places where it’s winter now. 

So, no matter what you’re doing this summer—whether it’s road-tripping or trying to squeeze in a weekend getaway around your kids’ camp activities—we have something for you. Yes, even for you procrastinators. Happy summer travels! 

Meet this week’s guests

Mark Ellwood, freelance travel writer

Chloe Arrojado, associate destinations editor

Tim Chester, deputy destinations editor

Resources

Read this week’s show notes, including a full transcript of the episode.

Explore our Where to Go in July story.

Find great summer deals (they exist!) and book affordable airfare.

Need some beach time? We have the 20 best beaches in the world. 

Drive the Prosecco Road that Mark mentions.

Visit our favorite national parks.