9 destinations in the US to travel to this July

Plus Harry Potter in NYC and an epic river cruise [View this email in your browser]( Hello all! So, you've been to New York a few times. You've been up the Empire State Building and around Central Park. But we're willing to bet you haven't [roller skated on the JFK airport tarmac]( yet, and [this Harry Potter exhibit]( is just opening now, so there are new – and different – reasons to go there. Elsewhere on the East Coast, Florida beckons (Florida always beckons, doesn't it?). Here are [8 secluded, blissful travel spots]( in the southwestern part of the state. Farther afield we're also intrigued by this [epic river trip through 9 countries](. Digital nomads are always looking for the best spot to settle down for a few months, so we're delighted to share a study that ranks the [30 best cities to do so in 2021](. Just be sure not to [forget your toilet seat in the Uber](. But first... OUTDOOR [9 destinations in the US to travel to this July, from the beach to expansive caves]( If you still haven’t made your vacation plans for July, you might find yourself staring down expensive last-minute summer bookings. So get started now, because it’s never too early to plan a summer vacation. Whether you’re looking for an epic (and safe) Fourth of July, an island beach getaway, or some relaxing wine tasting, there are plenty of towns and cities around the country to satiate your thirst. Just be sure to set aside your preconceived notions of the “classic summer trip.” From Seward, Alaska, to Jekyll Island, Georgia, these are the best places to travel in the US this July. [DISCOVER YOUR SUMMER]( THE LATEST --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [The largest immersive Harry Potter experience is opening in NYC]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [A glamorous new 46-night river cruise will take you to nine Mediterranean countries]( --------------------------------------------------------------- PARKS + WILDERNESS [8 travel spots for blissful seclusion in Southwest Florida]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [A catheter, an ankle monitor, and 48 other wild things left in Ubers last year]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [You can roller skate on the JFK airport tarmac this summer]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [New study found the 30 best cities for digital nomads in 2021]( TRIP PLANNING [The ultimate guide to Rocky Mountain National Park]( In 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park became the United States’ 10th national park — and its highest. From 7,630 feet at Big Thompson River to 14,259 at Longs Peak, the park twists and turns from gentle meadows to snowy alpine peaks that scrape the sky. Trail Ridge Road, the highest continual highway in the country, winds above the treeline for 11 entire miles, keeping us closer to the stars than the sea. That is to say, in Rocky, buckle up. With 415 square miles of adventure at your feet, 150 lakes, 29 waterfalls, 355 miles of trails, 450 miles of streams, and 100 peaks topping 11,000 feet, all you really have to do is get outside. Here’s how to do it. [DISCOVER ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK]( SUSTAINABILITY [Faka'apa'apa]( In the years since Tonga banned whale hunting, an important piece of the local economy has become swimming with whales. But will this new form of ecotourism be sustainable? [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!