These places are at their best in summer. Each one shows its best months, with hotels guests rate highly, close to the centre.
SantoriniBest months:May – OctWarm sea from late May to October; May, June and September are calmer than high summer.See hotels 
BaliBest months:May – SeptThe dry season from May to September brings sunny days and calmer seas.See hotels 
ZermattBest months:Jul – Aug, Dec – MarSkiing from December to March, and alpine hiking under the Matterhorn in July and August.See hotels 
ParisBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – Oct, DecSpring blossom and long light evenings, golden parks in autumn, and Christmas lights in December.See hotels 
RomeBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – OctWarm days for walking in spring and early autumn, without the August heat.See hotels Our top picks in summer are Santorini, Bali, Ksamil and Palma de Mallorca. Each one is at its best in these months, for the weather and for what there is to do.
Popular places fill up early, so booking two to four months ahead usually gives you the widest choice. Many rates have free cancellation, so you can book early and still change your plans.
South of the equator the seasons are reversed: there, in summer runs from Dec – Feb. Good places then include Dubai, Zermatt, Rovaniemi and Cape Town.
Yes. The total you see includes taxes and fees. Only some local charges, such as a city tax, are paid at the hotel, and they are always shown before you book.
