This article from Condé Nast Traveler focuses on the rising trend of 'coolcations'—summer vacations in destinations with pleasant temperatures. The article highlights five locations in Europe offering relief from summer heatwaves, based on data from Inghams Walking, a tour operator.
Ranked fifth, Lahemaa National Park offers ideal hiking weather with maximum temperatures around 70°F. The article recommends Mirror House for accommodation, emphasizing its immersion in the Estonian rural landscape.
Coming in fourth, Cortina d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites provides a cooler alternative to other Italian tourist hotspots, with summer temperatures between 63°F and 66°F. Hotel de LEN and Faloria Mountain Spa Resort are suggested as accommodation options.
The article also mentions (but doesn't provide details on) three other coolcation destinations, implying these are ranked higher than Cortina d'Ampezzo and Lahemaa National Park, making these two suggestions the lower-ranked destinations from the top five list.