The best holidays to book for June 2025, from coastal Corsica to train rides through Canada
The Mediterranean countries are usually top of most people's lists, especially if you want to rent a villa in Corsica and enjoy heavenly sea views. Lose yourself in the rolling Lazio countryside in Italy 's heart, or explore some of Croatia 's loveliest islands by combining a cruise with a cycling holiday.
Canada 's eastern provinces are a joy to visit, especially by train. And if you want to stay closer to home, rent a houseboat on the Isle of Wight or go hiking along the scenic coastal paths of west Wales. Wherever you decide to go on holiday in June, take a look at these ideas for inspiration.
Canada
See some of Canada's most appealing cities from the comfort of a train as you make your leisurely way from the Atlantic provinces to Ontario. Using the venerable VIA Rail network, you start in Halifax, Nova Scotia's lively capital, before travelling through New Brunswick towards gorgeous Quebec City. Get to know Quebec's biggest city, Montreal, before finishing in cosmopolitan Toronto. Canadian Sky 's seven-night Eastern Rail Experience costs from £1,999pp and includes flights, rail travel, hotel accommodation when not on the train as well as some meals.
Croatia
Get to know Croatia's islands and coastline of the magical Kvarner Gulf on this eight-day bike cruise with Completely Croatia. You start and finish in the elegant resort town of Opatija, and along the way you'll explore Croatia's two biggest islands, Krk and Cres. Discover the sandy beaches of Rab and the lunar landscapes of Pag before arriving at the incredibly fragrant island of Lošinj. There's also the option to hire e-bikes subject to availability. Prices for a 14 June departure start at £1,405pp and include flights, luggage, transfers, half-board and a bike guide.
Isle of Wight
For a group gathering with a difference, club together to rent Newclose Houseboat, which sits in Bembridge harbour and gives you wonderful sea views from the Isle of Wight's east coast. Spread over two decks, the houseboat has three double bedrooms, light-filled interiors and an outdoor deck where everyone can sit back and thoroughly chill out. Four nights' rental with Unique Hideaways costs starts at £1,206 from 8 June.
Corsica
Book before 31 May to travel in June from London Stansted to Calvi and children aged from two to 17 fly for free when travelling with an adult. That's another inducement to stay at the supremely relaxing l'Ancre Bleue, a four-bedroom villa near the beautiful north eastern coastal town of St-Florent. You'll be captivated by the views from this hilltop villa, with a swimming pool and large garden, as well as the airy interiors. Corsican Places has seven nights' self-catering at l'Ancre Bleue throughout June, from £849pp, saving £390pp, including flights, luggage, car hire and welcome pack.
Italy
Surround yourself in the underrated and overlooked Lazio countryside when you stay in the very romantic Casa Francigena near the charming town of Bolsena. This rural retreat may have only one bedroom, but the interior is generously sized – as is the large covered terrace and lush green grounds that include a pool and olive groves. Bolsena and its fabulous lake are only 2km away, and Orvieto across the border in Umbria is a short drive. Booked through Vintage Travel, it costs £1,710 for a seven-night rental from 20 June.
Wales
Head to the wild west of Wales on this five-night walking holiday in Ceredigion and the Pembrokeshire coast with Ramble Worldwide. Using Gwbert Hotel on the banks of the River Teifi as your base, you'll have a varied itinerary of relatively challenging walks, including along the Cardigan Coast Path to Aberporth, and all with sweeping views. Five nights' half-board costs from £599pp, down from £649pp, from 23-28 June.
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