Barcelona, Spain<\/strong> This Spanish city is one of the very best locations in Europe for artsy creative types. Here you\u2019ll find iconic pieces of architecture like the Sagrada Familia and Casa Batll\u00f3 alongside captivating theatres like the Palau de la Musica Orfeo Catalana and the charismatic Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) where you can lose a whole day just wandering the cobbled streets. For foodies, there are the never-ending lines of tapas bars, high-end cocktail lounges and hand-crafted chocolate shops, whilst sports fans are catered for with Barcelona FC\u2019s Camp Nou and the Museu del Futbol Club Barcelona.\u00a0Barcelona really is the perfect summer city<\/a>\u00a0vacation destination to visit this year, whatever you\u2019re into.<\/p>\n Montreal, Canada<\/strong> But it\u2019s not the weather that attracts the tourists the city receives in summer \u2013 it\u2019s the amazing festivals it hosts.<\/p>\n Between June and August this year, Montreal is hosting no fewer than 46 festivals. Here\u2019s the pick of the bunch: Grand Prix (June 5th-7th), Le Mondial de la Bi\u00e9re\/Beer Festival (June 10th-14th), International Jazz Festival (June 26th \u2013 July 5th), Comic-Con (July 3rd-5th), Juste Pour Rire\/Just for Laughs (July 11th-25th), St-Jean-sur-Richelieur Hot Air Balloon Festival (August 8th-16th) and the World Film Festival (August 14th-16th). From music and drinks to high-speed racing and comic books \u2013 there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n San Francisco, US<\/strong> Must-do activities include a leisurely stroll around Golden Gate Park, a trip in one of the\u00a0emblematic yellow cable cars<\/a>\u00a0and a bike ride across the\u00a0Golden Gate Bridge<\/a>, stopping every few yards to take another selfie to post online and show off to your friends back home. If you want to tie a bit of history into your vacation, make sure you take the time to stop by Alcatraz.<\/p>\n The only downside is that since San Francisco is a really popular summer vacation destination, hotel prices shoot up at this time of year. Keep an eye out for a bargain or book a last-minute deal if you want to save some cash.<\/p>\n Kanazawa, Japan<\/strong> But just like Montreal, the weather shouldn\u2019t be what attracts you to Kanazawa \u2013 this city is even more of a culture vulture\u2019s haven than Barcelona. From breathtakingly beautiful gardens and welcoming teahouses to majestic temples and the only geisha community outside Kyoto, Kanazawa is a mesmerizing location for travelers who want to delve into Japanese history and traditions.<\/p>\n In March 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen \u2013 a high-speed railway line \u2013 was completed, allowing travelers to nip between Tokyo and Kanazawa in two and a half hours instead of the previous four, making it more accessible than ever before.<\/p>\n Cuba<\/strong> Even if you\u2019re not a party animal and prefer taking it easy to staying up all night, Cuba will undoubtedly win you over with its picture-perfect golden sandy beaches which give way to sparkling aquamarine waters. Here you can also learn how to roll your own cigar \u2013 even if you\u2019re not interested in smoking it \u2013 get a bizarre few of Havana through Da Vinci\u2019s Camera Obscura and drink mojitos more delicious and authentic than you\u2019ve ever tasted.<\/p>\n Which of these summer vacation spots piques your interest the most? Or if you\u2019ve already booked your summer vacation this year, where are you going? Leave us a comment \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you haven\u2019t yet booked this year\u2019s summer vacation, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Here at FareBuzz, we\u2019ve put together the best summer vacation hotspots for 2015. So you don\u2019t need to waste hours upon hours trawling through the internet choosing this year\u2019s top destinations \u2013 we\u2019ve already done it for you! 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\nWith the British Pound and the American Dollar both being incredibly strong against the Euro, there\u2019s never been a better time to take a trip to Europe. Between June and September, the average temperature for Barcelona lies between 72\u00b0F and 79\u00b0F, making it ideal for travelers who love warm temperatures but can\u2019t stand excessive heat.<\/p>\n![\"Vacation](\"\/\/www.farebuzz.com\/i\/blog\/summer.jpg\")
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\nIt\u2019s not often\u00a0Montreal<\/a>\u00a0appears on a best vacation destination list, which makes it a fantastic place to go if you want to avoid the crowds. During July and August, the city enjoys pleasantly mild average temperatures of around 70\u00b0F, peaking at highs of 79\u00b0C in the heat of the daytime.<\/p>\n
\nSan Francisco is ideal for travelers who hate being stuck indoors and want to spend every moment of their vacation out in the sunshine. Here temperatures are marginally cooler than the other destinations we\u2019ve covered so far \u2013 varying between averages of 61\u00b0F and 68\u00b0F in the daytime \u2013 so the heat shouldn\u2019t be so harsh as to make you seek shelter indoors.<\/p>\n
\nOne of the few cities in Japan to escape with just minor destruction following WWII, Kanazawa is, as a result, brimming with colorful heritage and rich culture that you simply won\u2019t find in many other parts of the country. Visitors to the city at summertime can expect to soak up the sun during their trip, with average temperatures being around 79\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
\nIn December 2014, President Obama announced that the US plans to re-establish its diplomatic relations with Cuba. So if you want to enjoy the island\u2019s unique charm, you need to go there fast and there\u2019s no better time than this summer. In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of Santiago de Cuba, the city will host an out-of-this-world party during the week of July 25th 2015, with late-night partying and a spectacular carnival to be rivaled by Rio.<\/p>\n