The Safest Places to Travel to This Summer

Aruba calls itself "one happy island" and for good reason. The beaches are beautiful, the weather is always spectacular, its culture is vibrant and welcoming and it sits just off the South American coast, keeping it out of the path of most hurricanes. The island currently receives a Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) travel advisory from the U.S. State Department.

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection named Australia the fourth-safest country to visit in 2023. It also ranks a respectable 27th on the Global Peace Index and receives a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department. June-August is also Australia's winter and low season so travelers can look forward to better deals on airfares and accommodations.

Travelers looking to venture off the beaten path while maintaining peace of mind should consider a getaway to Bermuda. According to the U.S. State Department, Americans can exercise normal precautions while exploring pink-sand beaches, maritime history and more in the British island territory.

The United States' neighbor to the north continues to be one of the safest countries in the world, ranking sixth on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's list of the safest places to travel in 2023 and 12th on the Global Peace Index. Canada also receives a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department this summer.

The sometimes overlooked Scandinavian country of Denmark is an easy choice for travelers prioritizing safety this summer. After all, it ranks fourth on the Global Peace Index and second on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's list of the safest places to travel in 2023. There is also a multitude of reasons why the Danish capital of Copenhagen should be your next European getaway.

Iceland ranks number one on the Global Peace Index and third on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's list of the safest places to travel this year. It also unsurprisingly receives a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department. While summer visitors won't see the northern lights they can look forward to spending plenty of time outdoors surrounded by the country's magnificent nature.

Japan is hoping to welcome a record level of visitors in 2025 after its recent reopening to tourism. Being among the world's safest places to visit should certainly help it achieve that goal. The coveted Asian destination ranks 10th on the Global Peace Index and is listed at Level 1 on the U.S. State Department's four-level travel advisory scale. 

The sun-drenched Mediterranean destination of Malta is overflowing with beauty, history and charm as well as one-of-a-kind experiences that travelers can look forward to without worry. It remains one of the safest places in Europe to visit and receives a Level 1 travel advisory from the U.S. State Department heading into June. 

Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection lists the Netherlands as the world's safest place to visit in 2023 and the European country ranks 21st on the Global Peace Index. That's excellent news for travelers hoping to experience not only bustling Amsterdam but lesser-known gems like Rotterdam and The Hague. 

Ranking second on the Global Peace Index and 10th on Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's list of the safest places to visit this year, New Zealand has been fully reopened to international tourists for nearly a year and boasts fewer crowds during its winter (June-August) when visitors can look forward to less traffic and ski season.