With the days at their longest and schedules slowing down, summer is upon us, which can only mean one thing: it’s time to get serious about summer vacation plans. From road trips and park-going to international adventures and theme park fun, help your travelers get something on the calendar with these exciting activities.
Road Trips
Nothing quite says summer in the USA like an epic road trip. Help your travelers experience the best the U.S. has to offer by mapping out an incredible getaway along one of the nation’s most famous stretches of highway. From nostalgic vibes on Route 66 to spooky sights along Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway, there’s something for every type of traveler. Don’t know where to start? Check out The Compass’ top picks for U.S. road trips.
Of course, America isn’t the only place with beautiful roads waiting to be discovered, vacationers with international travel on the mind will find opportunities for adventure around the globe. Looking for inspiration? Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, South Africa’s Garden Route, Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region and Australia’s Great Ocean Road are all outstanding picks. Bonus: Road trippers hoping for an island adventure might consider Puerto Rico, which, at 110 miles long and 35.5 miles wide, is easy to tour by car.
National Parks
As some of the most beautiful sights the U.S. has to offer, America’s national parks are worthy of a spot on every traveler’s summer bucket list. And, thanks to NPS’ free entrance days, visiting the nation’s most stunning natural areas is absolutely free of charge on August 4 and September 23 in 2023. Of course, if travelers can’t make it out for one of NPS’ designated free days, it’s worth noting the country’s national parks are worth visiting at full price all year round.
Whether advisors help their clients plan a day trip or extended tour as part of a big city getaway — think Vegas to the Grand Canyon —, or if vacationers are interested in visiting somewhere more remote like Alaska or Hawaii, your knowledge of where to stay and how to get there is invaluable.
Did you know several national parks are accessible by cruise ship? Read about it here.
Theme Parks
While parks like Universal, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND and Disney are on their A-game all year round, summer is when they really shine. From waterparks and roller coasters to animal encounters and IRL movie magic, summer days spent at these magical places are simply hard to beat.
This year, help travelers channel their inner gamer with a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood’s new SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, a nostalgia-fueled adventure where guests can explore alongside their favorite characters like Mario, Luigi and Peach. Alternatively, thrill seekers will love soaring high above the crowds on rides like Pipeline: The Surf Coaster and Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando or the new Serengeti Flyer at Busch Gardens. Or, to cool off with fun on the water, why not send family travelers to LEGOLAND Theme Park’s Pirate River Quest, an exciting swashbuckling adventure?
International Adventures
With nicer weather and time off from school, summer is the perfect time to stamp that passport and see the world. Families, couples, friends and solo travelers alike, help your clients take advantage of these peak solstitial months with a getaway to somewhere far, far away.
While many destinations are busier than usual in the summer months, advisors can help travelers snag a deal in Mexico or the Caribbean in the off-peak season of May through September. Sure, it might be relentlessly hot and humid, but that’s nothing a few margaritas by the pool can’t fix, right? Similarly, despite the heat wave, Europe is always a popular destination among travelers during the dog days of summer. And, with its walkable cities, historical sights and delicious food that somehow always tastes better from the comfort of an outdoor patio, who can blame them? For something a bit different, encourage travelers to seek a cold-weather destination like Norway or Iceland where they can marvel at the Midnight Sun, a fascinating phenomenon where the sun refuses to dip beneath the horizon, soaking the landscape in its rays 24 hours a day.
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