Summer Vacation Starts Here

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Virtuoso, The Magazine
March 31, 2025

A wave washes over sand with text reading "Summer Vacation Starts Here" and "Presented with support from AmaWaterways."

As the days get blissfully longer and visions of tank tops and tan lines begin to dance in your head, remember this: It’s never too early to lock in those peak-season plans. Consider this collection of summer-travel intel your starter pack for the warm weather vacation of your dreams. Find fresh ideas for where to go – Cambodia is cool, Copenhagen is (literally) cooler – plus foolproof summer-vacation tips from Virtuoso travel advisors, beaches for everyone, and so much more. Restock that sunscreen – it’s (about to be) the most wonderful time of the year. 

A beach photo with text overlayed reading "The Secret To Smooth Summer Travel" and a subheadline reading "Conquer peak season with insider tips from Virtuoso advisors."
A photo of boats in a harbor with text overlayed reading "Is Copehnagen The Next Great Summer Spot?" and a subheadline reading "Go for dips in the harbor, serious design cred, and delightful temps."
A banner with moving waves and text reading "In SPF We Trust."
A photo of Chloe Flower sitting at a piano with text overlayed reading "Chloe Flower Went to Cambodia on a Whim" and a subheadline reading "The pianist and composer shares her guide to Siem Reap - and a summer travel playlist."
A photo of a quiet street in Kyoto with text overlayed reading "It's Time to Think About Overtourism" and a subheadline reading "Expert insight on how to vacation mindfully."
A blue and white striped background with cutout photos of a bikini, hat, and sunglasses with text overlayed reading "The Beach Bag Edit" and a subheadline reading "Everything we're packing for summer by the shore."
A banner with moving waves and text reading "Summer Like You Mean It."
A photo of people walking on sand under plam trees and rainbow-colored umbrellas with text overlayed reading "The Best Beach Destinations for LGBTQ+ Travelers" and a subheadline reading "It's high time for a gay summer getaway."
A photo of a man and a girl standup paddle boarding with text overlayed reading "For a Foolproof Family Vacation, Take a Cruise" and a subheadline reading "Activity-packed sailings for all ages."
A banner with moving waves and text reading "Here Comes The Sun."
A photo people diving and swimming off rocks on Italy's coast with text overlayed reading "So You Want to go to Italy? We've Got You." and a subheadline reading "Here's how to do la dolce vita the Virtuoso Way."
A photo people riding horses with text overlayed reading "It's The Summer of Group Travel" and a subheadline reading "Travelers make the case for shared journeys."

Credits

Lead Editors
Managing Editor, Digital  Amy Cassell
Senior Editor, Digital  Emma Franke

Story Editors
Editorial Director  Marika Cain
Managing Editor  Justin Paul
Senior Editor, Special Projects  Josie Sexton

Creative Direction & Design
Graphic Designer  Mariela García Ramírez

Art & Design
Design Director  Melanie Prasetyo Fowler
Art Director  Korena Bolding

Digital
Digital Editorial Producer  Amanda Rosenberg

Contributors
Victoria Carodine, Elaine Glusac, Todd Plummer, Jen Rose Smith, David Swanson, Ingrid K. Williams

Copy Editor
Diane Sepanski