By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The hot and humid summer weather can sap your motivation to venture outdoors, but a leading booking website has handpicked the “World’s 6 Best Lake Destinations to Beat the Heat”! Whether you’re traveling to “Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes” to admire the world heritage–level blue waters, soaking in the postcard-perfect views of “Japan’s Lake Kawaguchi by Mount Fuji,” or heading to the Southern Hemisphere’s “New Zealand’s Lake Taupō” to enjoy winter and soak in hot springs, travelers can escape the grueling summer heat by getting close to these breathtaking lakes.
The hot and humid summer weather can sap your motivation to venture outdoors, but a leading booking website has handpicked the “World’s 6 Best Lake Destinations to Beat the Heat”! Whether you’re traveling to “Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes” to admire the world heritage–level blue waters, soaking in the postcard-perfect views of “Japan’s Lake Kawaguchi by Mount Fuji,” or heading to the Southern Hemisphere’s “New Zealand’s Lake Taupō” to enjoy winter and soak in hot springs, travelers can escape the grueling summer heat by getting close to these breathtaking lakes.
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At Lake Kawaguchi, located away from Tokyo’s urban center, visitors can escape the city’s heat and hustle while enjoying the dreamy view of Mount Fuji along the lake’s northern shore. (Image credit: Booking.com, the same below)
Japan’s Lake Kawaguchi by Mount Fuji — a serene lakeside escape from the city’s heat
The stunning “Mount Fuji” offers breathtaking scenery all year round, and at Lake Kawaguchi, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, travelers can enjoy both a break from the city’s heat and noise as well as the magical sight of Mount Fuji along the lake’s northern shore.
The stunning “Mount Fuji” offers breathtaking scenery all year round, and at Lake Kawaguchi, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, travelers can enjoy both a break from the city’s heat and noise as well as the magical sight of Mount Fuji along the lake’s northern shore.
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Japan’s “Hoshinoya Fuji Hotel”
The glamping resort “Hoshinoya Fuji Hotel” is nestled in a tranquil redwood forest. Guests can enjoy lake views from their rooms overlooking Lake Kawaguchi, as well as take part in a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and stargazing for an unforgettable summer retreat.
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Located within Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, the crystal-clear turquoise waters of “Plitvice Lakes” create a fairy-tale-like landscape that attracts many hikers.
Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park — a world heritage–level cool paradise
“Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park” has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique limestone deposition formations, and its Plitvice Lakes, with their clear turquoise waters forming a magical landscape, attract numerous hiking enthusiasts.
“Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park” has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unique limestone deposition formations, and its Plitvice Lakes, with their clear turquoise waters forming a magical landscape, attract numerous hiking enthusiasts.
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Croatia’s “Plitvice Lakes B&B”
When visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park to escape the heat, you can stay at the elegantly styled “Plitvice Lakes B&B.” Guests can admire the picturesque lake views directly from their room balconies and also take advantage of the property’s excellent location to walk just five minutes to see the park’s tallest waterfall and feel the refreshing mountain spring water.
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France’s “Lake Annecy,” nestled beneath the Alps, is France’s second-largest freshwater lake, where visitors can swim, kayak, or take sightseeing cruises.
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