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Do you love summer but not the suffocating heat? Here's where to fly to enjoy your vacation in the cool and away from the chaos

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Love summer but not the suffocating heat? Here's where to fly to enjoy your vacation in the cool and away from the chaos

Cool weather + vacation = coolcation. This is the travel trend of the moment: real escapes from the big [...]

Do you love summer but not the suffocating heat? Here's where to fly to enjoy your vacation in the cool and away from the chaos
by Francesca Caporello
July 11, 2025
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Cool weather + vacation = coolcation. This is the trend of travel of the moment: real escapes from the great heat To places with milder temperatures.

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    Summer is beautiful, but the great heat-especially in recent weeks-has brought many travelers To dream of flying to cooler locations, typical of central and northern Europe and beyond.

    Some may turn their noses up at this kind of travel. But in fact to date the coolcation are a real market, thanks to more and more people fleeing a Spanish beach, for example.

    But that's not all there is to it. Another reason why some people avoid the usual summer hot spots is the crowds. Warmer destinations tend to attract many more tourists because many people still want their vitamin D fix. But when you head somewhere a little colder, you are less likely to run into massive groups.

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    So where should you go if you want to enjoy your well-deserved vacation in coolness and relaxation, away from mass itineraries, with a mid-range flight? 

    For the frequent flyer who absurdly have yet to book vacations, for those who usually book at the last minute, or for those who-why not-want to change travel plans in the process, here are the five most popular hotels found in some of the destinations coolcation most popular in which to gain access through points or loyalty programs.

    Coolcation, hotels and destinations ideal for frequent flyer 

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    1. Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, Denmark

    It is one of the most luxurious and modern hotels in Denmark. It is located on the waterfront in central Copenhagen, close to the Tivoli Gardens, the harbor beach and the famous Stroget Street. The Copenhagen Marriott Hotel offers an ideal setting for both business and leisure guests.

    photo: @Copenhagen Marriott Hotel

    2. Hilton Dublin, Ireland

    It is located in central Dublin, less than 2 kilometers from St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street. It is 10 kilometers from Dublin International Airport, 169 kilometers from Belfast Airport, and 220 kilometers from Shannon (Limerick) Airport. It is also centrally located, 50 meters from the Charlemont streetcar stop, which provides easy access to attractions, stores, and events.

    3. Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Iceland

    It is one kilometer from the Reykjavik Botanical Gardens and the Kringlan shopping center. Reykjavik's central attractions, such as Hallgrimskirkja, the Icelandic Phallological Museum, and Sun Voyager, are just three kilometers away. Reykjavik Airport is a 10-minute drive away.

    photo: @Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Iceland

    4. Holiday Inn by IHG Helsinki, Finland

    It is located in Helsinki's design district, on one of the city's most historic streets, Bulevardi. During your vacation, you can ride around and enjoy the city on the Pelago bikes provided by the hotel.

    5. Hotel Reisen Hyatt Stockholm, Sweden

    The hotel is located on Stockholm's waterfront, with the historic Old Town popping up in the background. The building dates back to 1617-a golden age for the country-a time when Gustavus Adolphus the Great was the King of Sweden and the world had just invented telescopes and steam turbines.

    photo: @Hotel Reisen Hyatt Stockholm

    Conclusion

    So for all those who love summer but not the great heat, it is possible to fly to northern Europe to fully enjoy your vacation, with only a few hours' air travel away from the masses and full of total relaxation, local history and culture.

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