Top 10 summer party spots

Ibiza
Listed as the “entertainment island of the world” by the Guinness Book of World Records, Ibiza, one of the three main Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, has become synonymous with summer hedonism. Characterized by world-renowned clubs, where dance floors heave under the tracks spun by A-list international DJs, it’s quite possible you’ll spend more time dancing on this pleasure island than anywhere else on our list.

Montreal
Of course, you’ll have to forego beaches and bikinis in Montreal, but with alcohol consumption and casino gambling (check out the chic Casino de Montréal) open to the 18-and-over crowd, scintillating nightlife (try Boulevard St-Laurent or Crescent Street for the best action), strip-clubs galore, and a certain je ne sais quoi, this French-Canadian city reels in its fair share of summer party-goers all the same. Popular seasonal festivals also abound – two not to miss include the renowned International Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs Festival.

Mykonos
Indeed, if your idea of paradise involves rambling white sands met by the deep-blue Aegean, beach bars bumping with Euro tunes, bikini-clad bodies dancing on tables, and topless girls sprawled on the sand, you’ll find it and more on Mykonos, where two adjoining local beaches, the appropriately named Paradise and Super Paradise, host full-blown parties along their shores. The music doesn’t typically die down before dawn – just in time for sunrise and a morning nap on fine Greek island sand.

Provincetown
This isolated New England beach town on the eastern end of Cape Cod has long been a magnet for summer-party seekers and all-around adventurers, attracting artsy types, gays and lesbians, and assorted free spirits to bask by its shores and soak up the culture of one of America's oldest art colonies. Long days spent combing the miles of protected beachfront – or exploring the high seas on the deck of a sailboat – tend to seamlessly merge into evening partying. One of the best places to get your groove on is at the town’s popular Tea Dance at the waterfront Boatslip Resort, (daily from 4-7 p.m.).

Reykjavik
Home to a legendary nightlife scene that’s actually a blast to partake in all year long, Reykjavik nonetheless really comes into its own in summer, when the fabled Midnight Sun crests the horizon – and heralds a season of midnight golf and white nights. June 23 marks the onset of “midnight madness,” with a Viking-inspired festival complete with bonfires and live music. Despite its chilly temperatures (summer highs barely top 65 degrees), there are plenty of thermal wonders to warm you up here too, like the hugely popular Blue Lagoon.

More Great Deals from ShermansTravel.com       Other Great Trip Ideas From Sherman's Travel More Spotlight Destinations Here On Sherman's Travel! Sign Up For Sherman's Top 25 Free Weekly E-Newsletter

ShermansTravel is a guide to top travel deals and destinations. Sign up for Sherman's Top 25 e-newsletter which features the best editor-screened deals from hundreds of travel providers and is delivered to over 2.5 million subscribers, free, each week. ShermansTravel also publishes trip ideas and travel features to inspire, guide, and go. Click to Home Page and More Deals.

MORE FROM TRAVEL

Travel Section Front

Recalibrating the calculus of holiday travel Top 10 Thanksgiving destinations Gallery: Your snapshots of winter's arrival Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world On-the-go gadgets to make travel easier Stay sane while traveling with kids Top budget resorts in the U.S. A holiday travel survival guide Dad to baby: Happy 1st birthday, world traveler Family travel isn't always kid stuff Travel Section Front   Add Travel headlines to your news reader: