The 12 Wanderlust-Worthy Vacation Ideas For Summer Travel, 2018

And fittingly so, Conde Nast Traveler magazine suggests Detroit is one of the “The Best Places to Visit This Summer,” dubbing the city the “the comeback kid.”

Planning a last-minute getaway but not quite sure where to go?

Here are 12 wanderlust-worthy vacation ideas for summer travel — around the globe — to enjoy it.

1. Detroit, United States
Go because: the comeback kid is ready for ya.

2. Ojai, California, United States
Go because: Eden has a killer wine festival.

3. Asbury Park, NJ, United States
Go because: the traffic to Long Island is going to be miserable. And there are Korean tacos to die for.

4. Denali National Park, Alaska, United States
Go because: you want to feel like a great explorer (but with fine wines and whiskey).

5. Isla Holbox, Mexico
Go because: you want a Mexican beach vacation without the crowds.

6. Denver, United States
Go because: you can eat James Beard Award–winning food without a reservation.

7. St. Moritz, Switzerland
Go because: an Alpine vacation without the frost and foot warmers sounds pretty great.

8. Iceland
Go because: you may get the Blue Lagoon all to yourself.

9. Helsinki, Finland
Go because: it’s a free stopover en route to the World Cup. Except you might not want to leave.

10. Luang Prabang, Laos
Go because: the ancient Lao capital is exploding with new hotels.

11. Copenhagen, Denmark
Go because: you’ll have a meal (or three) you won’t forget.

12. Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
Go because: it’s the beach vacation all your British friends are taking.