As Georgia bakes under a relentless sun, many residents are seeking out a vacation to cooler climates, giving birth to the hottest trend in travel: “coolcations.”
🥵 Why It Matters: With temperatures in the Peach State climbing higher than a Georgia pine, finding relief has become more urgent than a sweet tea refill on a scorching day.
🧳 What’s Happening: Travel companies, sensing an opportunity hotter than Atlanta asphalt in August, are now peddling trips to destinations where “sweating” is just a quaint concept:
- International havens like Reykjavík, Iceland, where the highest average temperature of 53°F would have Georgians reaching for parkas.
- Domestic retreats such as San Francisco, where the fog is thicker than Brunswick stew and the average high of 66°F feels like air conditioning compared to Georgia’s summer swelter.
Top Coolcation Spots for Melting Georgians:
International Chillers:
- Reykjavík, Iceland (53°F) – Where “ice” isn’t just something you put in your tea
- Dublin, Ireland (66°F) – Trade your peach trees for family trees
- Copenhagen, Denmark (67°F) – Where “hot” only describes their design scene
- Stockholm, Sweden (68°F) – ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” hits different when you’re not sticking to the dance floor
- Oslo, Norway (69°F) – Fjords: Nature’s air conditioning
Domestic Refreshers:
- San Francisco, California (66°F) – Where “The Fog” isn’t just a nickname for humidity
- Duluth, Minnesota (71°F) – Because “you betcha” is easier to say when your mouth isn’t dry from heat
- Nantucket, Massachusetts (72°F) – Where the only thing getting steamed is the lobster
- Vail, Colorado (73°F) – Swap your ceiling fans for chairlifts
- Seattle, Washington (74°F) – The coffee’s hot, but you won’t be
🧊 Between the Lines: While these destinations promise relief, Georgians should weigh their options carefully:
- International coolcations might cost more than your monthly AC bill, even in peak summer.
- Domestic options like San Francisco or Seattle offer a cheaper chill pill.
🏔️ Catch Up Quick: For those who prefer their cool with a view:
- Glacier Country, Montana: Where “ice age” is a current event, not ancient history.
- Alaska: With Anchorage (74°F) and Juneau (63°F) offering urban amenities and wilderness where “polar” doesn’t just describe your beverage.
As Georgians continue to melt faster than ice cream on Tybee Island, the coolcation trend is set to snowball.
