Patagonia

With long daylight hours, you can spend all day hiking to glacial lagoons below some iconic peaks.

• Ultimate Argentina Trip

Patagonia

Discover the natural diversity, rewilded parklands and cultural fabric of Patagonia on a summer road trip.

• Carretera Austral Road Trip

Atacama Desert

Head into the Pacific to seek Blue, Fin, Humpback and Minke whales, plus Orca and Bottlenose Dolphins.

Antarctic Peninsula

Peak wildlife action: newly-hatched penguin chicks and seal pups take a first plunge into the Southern Ocean.

• Active Antarctica Cruise

Costa Rica

With great weather in most parts, more greenery and fewer crowds, this is an ideal time to go coast to coast.

• Costa Rica Month of Wonders

Salvador da Bahia

Combine Salvador's open fiesta with wonderful hikes and waterfall showers amid the tabletops of Bahia.

• Best of Bahia Vacation

Antarctic Peninsula

Penguin chicks moult to sport adorable feather/fluff outfits; fur seals are abundant and whales arrive en masse.

• Active Antarctica Cruise

Patagonia

With long days and few crowds, this is a wonderful time to explore the colossal landscapes of Ruta 40.

Patagonia

Time your trip to see orcas feeding in the bays and even on the beaches of Patagonia's Valdés Peninsula.

Nicaragua

Pacific beaches are ideal: hot, sunny and dry. For cooler climes, head north for the lush inland highlands.

• Nicaragua Cultural Trip

Andalucía

Andalucía comes alive with colorful carnivals in Cádiz and Málaga, plus Jerez' sherry and flamenco festival.

Antarctic Peninsula

Early season is visually superb, with pristine ice landscapes at their best. Feathers gleam on the chests of courting penguins.

• Active Antarctica Cruise