Travel: This summer's best trips, fireworks from around the world, and more

This colorful lake is Hungary's top summer vacation spot with a history. Plus, the best beaches in national parks and more. | [SUMMER FUN]( [JOIN]( ONLINE]( [SUMMER FUN]( [National Geographic]( [TRAVEL]( Summer’s finally, fully upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. Make the most of it with these 10 amazing summer trips, cool off with quirky photos of Hungary’s “sea,” then celebrate with 25 photos of amazing fireworks displays from around the world. . [TRIP TIPS]( [Best Summer Trips 2018]( Whether you're looking for adventure on the steppes or a hammock steps from the ocean, here are the best trips to take this summer. [PLAN YOUR TRIP]( SHARE [F]( [T]( [EXPLORING SINCE 1888 | SUBSCRIBE NOW +]( [EXPLORING SINCE 1888 | SUBSCRIBE NOW +]( . [PICTURE STORIES]( [See Colorful Summer Photos of Hungary’s Beloved 'Sea']( SHARE [F]( [T]( Explore Further [Trek among glaciers, alpine lakes, and the lesser known Inca sites tucked into the slopes of Peru](. ›› [Approach some of France’s most beautiful villages on foot, enjoying a unique perspective and time to explore](. ›› . [LIT TRIPS]( [12 Travel Books to Read Before Summer Is Over]( Stay on vacation with these travel tales. [READ MORE]( . [PHOTO GALLERY]( [26 Sizzling Summer Photos]( Last year’s Travel Photographer of the Year Contest brought the heat. [SEE THE PICTURES]( [Ad]( [Ad]( . [PHOTO GALLERY]( [The 10 Best Beaches in National Parks]( Far from the tourist traps of popular oceanfront destinations, these are some of America's best beaches—wild, beautiful, and accessible. [SEE THE PICTURES]( SHARE [F]( [T]( . [PHOTO GALLERY]( [25 Dazzling Fireworks Pictures]( From the spectacular Eiffel Tower display to Taiwan’s exploding beehives, here are some of our favorite pictures of fireworks around the world. [SEE THE PICTURES]( SHARE [F]( [T]( WHERE TO NEXT? I’m interested in… [Active Trips]( [River Cruises]( [Family Trips]( [Shop]( [Donate]( [Subscribe]( [Travel]( [READ OUR LATEST STORIES]( [SHOP]( [DONATE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [TRAVEL]( | From Our Sponsors | [Archaeological Paths]( [EGYPT ROYAL TOURS WITH DR. ZAHI HAWASS]( Tour Egypt with Dr. Zahi Hawass, world's most famous archaeologist. Get a special access to sites that are normally closed to the public. Experience Egypt like no one else! CTA: Call us at 917-719-1974. E-mail: contact@archaeologicalpaths.com. More info at [www.archaeologicalpaths.com]( . [FB]( [Twitter]( [IG]( You are receiving this email because you elected to receive marketing communications from National Geographic under the terms of our [Privacy Policy](. If you reside in the European Economic Area and wish to withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications, please [click here](. For all others, click here to [unsubscribe](. [About Us]( | [Contact Us]( National Geographic | 1 145 1 7th Street N.W. | Washington, D.C. 2 0036 Copyright © 2018 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved. [DAYDREAM NOW]( {LITMUS TRACKING PIXEL}