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Ghana
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AfricaWeather:
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Art & Photography, Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, beach, immersion, music, history, trek, wildlife
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The rainy season begins in April, making the roads less accessible and the animals harder to spot. Temperatures are still hot but a bit more humid.
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Peru
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Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
boats, immersion, history, volunteer, wildlife, gourmet
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Best time to be active in the Amazon. Great for hiking, fishing, and bird watching. The water level will drop 23 feet, which means trails and jungle paths are easily accessible allowing travelers to explore the Amazon by foot. There will be fewer mosquitoes. Fishing is guaranteed. Warning: temps will be warmer.
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Antarctica
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Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, boats, diving, extreme, snow, trek, wildlife
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Extreme Conditions
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Chile
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Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Horseback Trails, Walk, Hike, & Trek
art, immersion, horse, trek
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San Pedro de Atacama is a local festival that happens in June and is a great cultural experience. The Atacama Desert is a year-round destination but during the winter months temperatures can get cooler in higher altitudes.
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Canada
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Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, diving, extreme, history, snow, trek, wildlife
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Polar bears, Balugas, flighseeing, base jumping, hiking, kayaking, wildlife, photography, diving. The ice is beginning to melt, making more areas accessible. Base Jumping is becoming a popular activity in this area because the steep dropoffs and numerous cliffs. Polar bears and other large animals are easier to spot at this time.
Baltraclose
Ecuador
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South AmericaWeather:
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Beach Lifestyle , Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, diving, volunteer, trek, wildlife
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Time for dry season/cold water activities, which means the best time to scuba dive in the Galapagos. Albatross are arriving and Penguins begin to play in the cold waters. The elusive owls and Blue-Footed Boobies mate in June and July.
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Argentina
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Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, boats, immersion, diving, horse, music, history, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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Winter temperatures can be chilly June through July since it is winter season in Argentina. Buenos Aires is the jumping off point from some of the world's best ski resorts.
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Mexico
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North AmericaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, diving, extreme, horse, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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May is a comfortable time to visit the Chiapas region. With the crowds beginning to slow, the air temperature is beginning to warm to its summer highs.
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Australia
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Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, wildlife
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One of the busiest and most popular months to head to Daintree. Plenty to do and see in the Daintree area including wildlife viewing, water activities, or rainforest walks to experience Aboriginial sites in the area.
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Chile
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Beach Lifestyle , Ruins & History
beach, history
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Heavy rain is possible between March and June. Temperatures are starting to cool down and strong winds can hit the island.
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Guyana
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South AmericaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Art & Photography, Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Ruins & History, Self Drive, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, beach, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, history, drive, volunteer, trek, wildlife
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Warning: beware of intense rain.
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Argentina
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HighActivities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Ruins & History, Self Drive, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, immersion, diving, history, drive, trek, wildlife
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its now dry season which means less rain but the falls are noticeably lighter. Not too cold at the falls with cooler temperatures in other areas such as Buenos Aires. Winter crowds and rates are also high.
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Australia
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Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, immersion, history, snow, trek, wildlife
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Dry season and arguably the best time to head to Kakadu. Aboriginal culture, makeshift markets, restaurants and pubs, numerous festivals are at an adundance in this area.
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Nepal
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AsiaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Cultural Immersion, Health & Wellness, Walk, Hike, & Trek
immersion, wellness, trek
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Mid-June through September is when the monsoon arrives, making it the least popular time to visit Nepal. Visibility is not good because of the dense clouds, it rains everyday, and the trails are muddy. Many treks and programs do not run this time of year so check well in advance.
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Peru
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Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism
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June is a great time to go to Peru because of Corpus Christi, a large festival celebrated all over Peru but reaches its height in Cusco. The festival is a movable feast that takes place every night of the month. Be prepared for cold, often below freezing, nights but intense sun during the day.
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Mexico
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North AmericaWeather:
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Beach Lifestyle
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With the official start to hurricane season, the temperatures really begin to rise. The summer is easily the least desirable time to visit the region.
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Peru
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South AmericaWeather:
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HighActivities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Cultural Immersion, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, immersion, horse, music, history, trek, wildlife
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May through June is the best time to go to Peru. Weather is mild in May and June and the crowds do not pick up until July. It may rain for short periods of time so bring a raincoat and always wear sunscreen because the sun is strong. Temperatures along the coast will be cooler and a grey mist blankets the coast including Lima.
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Kenya
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HighActivities:
Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, music, history, volunteer, trek, wildlife
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Beginning in late June and ending in October, the wildebeest migration moves into the Masai Mara, making this a very popular time to go to Kenya. This is a magnificent experience if you are lucky to catch it. NOTE: the actual dates of the migration cannot be accurately predicted but you are sure to see something!
Meridaclose
Mexico
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North AmericaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Beach Lifestyle , Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport
beach, boats, diving
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June marks the start of the hurricane season throughout the coastal areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, making it a poor time to visit.
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Mexico
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Cultural Immersion, Wine & Dine
immersion, gourmet
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The summer months are generally less desirable due to smog and humidity. These months are also considered part of the 'rainy season' which can often see days of thunderstorms.
Mumbaiclose
India
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AsiaWeather:
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Cultural Immersion, Health & Wellness, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wine & Dine
immersion, wellness, history, trek, gourmet
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June starts the monsoon season in Mumbai with a rise in thundershowers and humidity. The heat and humidify make it an undesirable time for most people to visit Mumbai.
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Greenland
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North AmericaWeather:
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HighActivities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Ruins & History, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, diving, history, wildlife
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Sailing, hiking, walking, mountain climbing, lanscape, historical tours, wildlife, Inuit villages, Polar Bears. By Summer the ice has melted in the fjords, as a result boat trips to glaciers, settlements, and sites of historical interest are once again available. The landscape is spectacular and the icebergs and glaciers are accessible.
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Australia
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OceaniaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
immersion, history, trek, wildlife
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One of the busiest months, nice by day, but it may get frosty at nighttime. Still a great time to experience the rock caves and ancient paintings, desert flora and fauna, camping, hiking, biking and camel riding.
Patagoniaclose
Chile
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South AmericaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Boats, Trains, & Planes, Extreme Adventures, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
boats, extreme, trek, wildlife
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May through October is the cold winter weather. Many people come to Patagonia in the winter for cold weather adventure activities or to avoid crowds completely. However, be prepared for some road and lodging closures. Torres del Paine has a milder winter then the rest of Patagonia.
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Australia
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OceaniaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Cultural Immersion, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, wildlife, gourmet
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Rainy season in Perth, yet always mixed with cool sunny days. Plenty of wildlife-watching opportunities, surfing, diving, bars, restaurants and cultural activities, vineyards.
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Papua New Guinea
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Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, history, trek, wildlife
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Papua New Guinea can be visited anytime of year but note that there are two types of climates. The lowland and coastal regions are hot and humid. The highlands are cooler. June is considered the dry season but weather can be unpredicable and you may experience some rain.
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New Zealand
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LowActivities:
Art & Photography, Boats, Trains, & Planes, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Ruins & History, Snow Sport , Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, boats, diving, extreme, history, snow, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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Great time to go if you are looking for more of a winter experience. Enjoy the scenery, snow capped mountains, extreme adventure sports and the like. This time of year offers some of the world's best conditions for skiing and snowboarding.
Quitoclose
Ecuador
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South AmericaWeather:
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HighActivities:
Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Horseback Trails, Music & Dance, Ruins & History, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
art, immersion, diving, extreme, horse, music, history, volunteer, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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June is the best time to go to Ecuador because it's dry. More areas in the highlands are accessible for hiking and climbing. Warning: this time of year is NOT dry season in the Oriente and you should avoid hiking and trekking in this area until August.
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Iceland
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Art & Photography, Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
art, immersion, diving, volunteer, trek, wildlife
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June through August are the best times to go to Iceland for the non-stop days and mild tempeartures. Iceland is often wet either with rain or snow but the summer months see the least rain and the clearest skies. This is the time to enjoy sea kayaking, fly fishing, wild nightlife, turquoise geothermal pools, museums, geysers, glaciers, other worldly Icelandic nature, isolated towns, and whale watching.
Santiagoclose
Chile
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Wine & Dine
gourmet
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Winter in Santiago begins in June and lasts until about September. Temperatures are cooler this time of year but rarely drop below freezing. The rainy season peaks in June and July, which can turn to snow, meaning the start of ski season.
Serengeticlose
Tanzania
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Beach Lifestyle , Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Extreme Adventures, Voluntourism, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, immersion, diving, extreme, volunteer, trek, wildlife
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June through October are some of the best times to go to Tanzania for game viewing/ safaris, high species diversity diverse, circular wildebeest migration, and birding. You may be able to catch the migration between Tanzania and Kenya.
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Australia
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Cultural Immersion, Diving & Water Sport, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, diving, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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Beginning of winter and still a great time to head to Sydney. The winter months are temperate, making the city a year-round destination. June is definitely a more affordable time to go versus other times of the year.
Tasmaniaclose
Australia
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OceaniaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Cultural Immersion, Ruins & History, Walk, Hike, & Trek, Wildlife & Ecotourism, Wine & Dine
immersion, history, trek, wildlife, gourmet
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Relax by a fire or bundle up and head outside. Still a great place for gourmet food and wine, bushwalking, cycling, lifestyle and culture, wide open spaces, gentle rolling hills and historic villages.
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Tanzania
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AfricaWeather:
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LowActivities:
Beach Lifestyle , Diving & Water Sport, Voluntourism, Wildlife & Ecotourism
beach, diving, volunteer, wildlife
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June through October is a great time to go to Zanzibar because of the clear skies and very little rain, if any. This is a great time for water sports such as scuba diving or to visit Zanzibar's International Film Festival. Just be aware that this is peak travel season, largely because travelers will be coming from their wildebeest migration safaris, so book well in advance.
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