“ Hawaii is first to mind for most beach vacation bucket lists ”
May ◆ Fiji
Fiji is a castaway fantasy made manifest : The beaches are awash in flawless surf , and swimmable blue lagoons dot the jungles like seashells on the beach . No matter which tiny island you stay on , you ’ ll have it nearly all to yourselves . The weather is warm and wet yearround , but May is the start of the window for lower temperatures and less rain .
June ◆ Greece
June in Greece is hot — and we don ’ t just mean temperature-wise . The beach days ? Unblemished by storms . The sea ? Seemingly deeper and cooler , thanks to the contrast with the sultry summer air . But the true charm is actually in the crowds — the nightlife here gives off an electricity that can give you goosebumps . Between midday dips in the Aegean , sunset aperitifs in a photogenic whitewashed village and a night out on legendary dance floors , you and your partner can lose yourselves in moments of absolute bliss .
Fiji
July ◆ Croatia
Croatia is steeped in old-world charm , but that ’ s simply half the draw . This is a summer getaway spot : In July , the sunlight is abundant and the air is temperate , proving to be just as perfect for splashing about at any of the island ’ s beaches or strolling Dubrovnik ’ s Old Town .
August ◆ Hawaii
Hawaii is first to mind for most beach vacation bucket lists — it comes with the territory of having absolutely perfect beaches , rainforests and waterfalls . The tail end of August proves to be the best time of year : The islands will have less rain and smaller crowds , meaning better conditions for exploring more of the island .
Maui , Hawaii
“ Hawaii is first to mind for most beach vacation bucket lists ”
Dubrovnik , Croatia
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