FOUR HUNDRED’S JULY HIT LIST – 5 UNFORGETTABLE SPOTS FOR A LAST-MINUTE LATE-SUMMER GETAWAY
Contributor - Ximena Lascurain | Lifestyle Consultant • 7/23/26
Late summer offers one of the year's most rewarding windows for travel. The crowds of peak season begin to thin, temperatures remain comfortable, and many destinations reveal a quieter, more authentic side before autumn arrives. From rugged coastlines and alpine landscapes to volcanic islands and wildlife-rich valleys, these five escapes showcase why the season is ideal for embracing the outdoors, lingering over local flavors, and experiencing nature at its most vibrant.
1. Maine’s Acadia Coast: Lobster rolls, cliffside trails, and pristine harbors before autumn hits.
2. The Azores, Portugal: Volcanic crater lakes, hot springs, and whale watching in the mid-Atlantic.
3. The San Juan Islands, WA: Orca watching, sea kayaking, and farm-to-table island life.
4. Jackson Hole & Grand Teton: Crisp high-altitude air, wildlife safari tours, and scenic float trips.
5. The Swiss Alps: Summer hiking through wildflower-filled valleys with iconic Matterhorn backdrops.
Contributor — Ximena Lascurain | Lifestyle Consultant
From Mexico City, Ximena Lascurain brings to the Four Hundred Team a Latin flair. Growing up and attending Culinary School there, she has always been interested in the culture and gastronomy of her country. When she moved to NYC she attended the International Culinary Center where she certified as a Sommelier under the Court of Master Sommeliers. Prior to Four Hundred she worked in the kitchens of several Michelin star restaurants throughout Mexico, Spain and NY. What she enjoys the most when it comes to travel, is doing a lot of research. Specially when it comes to the "hidden gems" for local food and specialty coffee.