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Best June Vacations

November 17, 2014
Travel Podcast 11: Best June Vacations
Beat the Crowds with these Amazing Beach Destinations

Bora Bora Motu


Planning to take your next beach vacation in June? This travel podcast episode discusses the best June vacations you should consider for an amazing June beach vacation. There are plenty of great beaches around the world to choose from in June, but this episode focuses on the top 3 June beach destinations:


Bora Bora, French Polynesia

  • Frequently referred to as the most beautiful island in the world
  • Occasional rain in June, but usually comes in short quick bursts

    • Average high of 86 degrees Fahrenheit
    • Warm water you can easily walk right into


  • Fly direct LAX to Papeete and then take a quick 40 minute connecting flight to Bora Bora
  • Most popular Tahitian island, but still not crowded

    • Hawaii receives more tourists every day than the French Polynesian islands receive in a year!


  • Best things to do while visiting Bora Bora

    • Stay in an overwater bungalow (click here to book!)
    • Take a wave runner tour around the island
    • Snorkel with reef sharks, stingrays, and colorful fish
    • Spend some time on a deserted motu (see picture)
    • Visit Matira Beach

      • Often referred to as the most beautiful beach in the world – publicly accessible
      • Long sandy beach
      • Coconuts rolling in the sand
      • No crowd at all when I visited
      • Water is an amazing color and temperature


    • Eat at La Villa Mahana

      • Most romantic and best restaurant in all of French Polynesia – only 8 tables, so book early!





Greek Islands

  • Between 1,200 and 6,000 recognized islands, with approximately 200 permanently inhabited
  • Temperatures in June on Crete (largest Greek island) hover around 80 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Best island beaches:

    • Elafonisi Beach, Crete

      • Far west coast of Crete
      • Pure white sandbars – walk along the sandbar to the islet and explore coves and solitary beaches
      • Gorgeous water


    • Paradise Beach, Mykonos

      • One of the most famous and popular beaches in Greece
      • Very popular among younger crowds
      • Camping available on the beach so you never need to leave the party


    • Shipwreck Beach, Zakynthos

      • Shipwrecked boat left on the sand after it hit rocks in 1980 and washed ashore
      • Located on the northwest coast of Zakynthos
      • Only accessible by boat
      • Secluded cove enclosed within tall cliffs on all sides





Chincoteague Island, Virginia

  • Seven mile long and three mile wide island off the coast of Virginia
  • One of the most peaceful June beach destinations you can visit
  • Average temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 100 miles north of Virginia Beach and three hours southeast of Washington, DC
  • Great beach destination for people interested in riding bikes, riding horses, or playing golf in a beautiful location
  • Assateague Beach

    • Located 10-20 minutes from Chincoteague with 37 miles of unspoiled sandy beach!
    • Great place for sunbathing, ocean kayaking, surfing, swimming, and fishing


  • Book a reasonably priced Chincoteague Island hotel by clicking here

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Thanks for listening! Now that you’ve decided where to take your June beach vacation, don’t forget to check out our Beach Vacation Packing List to make sure you don’t forget anything!


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