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Big Sur, California

If you've been waiting for your moment to explore this gorgeous 90-mile coastline spanning the Pacific Ocean, this is it. The rugged area's breathtaking views couldn't get any more beautiful in June, when the sunshine is plentiful and the temps are easy on the skin. Visitor favorites (other than the drool-worthy scenery) include snagging a 'gram at the iconic Bixby CreekBridge, having a picnic at Pfeiffer Beach, or simply taking the top down on the car and cruising around. Accommodations can be hard to book during this peak time, so try to book something ASAP. (Pro tip: We suggest glamping.)

Cusco, Peru

Dreaming about visiting Machu Picchu? June is the best month to go. Peru is just entering its dry season, which means you can witness the jaw-dropping Inca city from the clouds *without* getting drenched by the rain. The rest of the country is experiencing the same dry conditions too, so a trek through the Amazon rainforest or a day of shopping for the area's extraordinary textiles is a must-do. Even after coming home with photos, souvenirs, and memories, you'll still feel like there's still so much cultural charm left to explore. (Guess that means it's time for trip number two!)

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Hilton Head, South Carolina

South Carolina's 12-mile-long island is captivating with its sprawling shorelines and southern charm. But this time of year, it's particularly noteworthy for one reason — turtles. The highly coveted loggerhead sea turtles return to lay their eggs during this month, and it's a citywide event, to say the least. During this time, guests are also encouraged to get friendly with the surrounding sea life by taking kayak or dolphin tours of the area, or simply by spending the day outdoors at the popular Coligny Beach. Once a full day of sunny exploration is complete, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff offers a truly welcoming retreat for tired travelers.

London, England

Okay, we can hardly argue that this city *isn't* fabulous to visit. But, to be fair, once the nice weather hits and everyone heads outside, there is no better time of the year to go. Here, you'll see people sprinkling the grass of famous spots like Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens and, of course, the pubs. For foodies, the Taste of London is also held during this month, making it a positively delicious time to visit.

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The Outer Banks, North Carolina

These barrier islands are the perfect place to mix some R&R with adventure. While the shops and restaurants close down for the winter, this destination truly comes to life in the summer. Go surfing in the morning before visiting Hatteras Lighthouse or learning about America's first colony. It's also got a local food scene that you just can't beat, so you'll want to grab a few fish tacos from Tortugas' Lie and some fro-yo from Surfin' Spoon. You'll thank us later!

Assateague Island National Seashore

This campground is located on a strip of island just off the shore of Maryland, you can walk or drive to your campsite right by the Atlantic ocean. You might even get a chance to spot the wild ponies that live in the area. But don't expect a luxury trip here — the campsites take you back to basics with only drinking water, chemical toilets, and cold-water showers provided. (Photo via NPS)

First, access the barrier islands via a three-mile boat ride. From there, you can climb a lighthouse, tour historic villages, or just get right to setting up camp on the sandy shores. Prepare to get rugged — bathrooms are open only during high season, and you'll otherwise be resorting to cat holes above the high tide line. There are no camp stores nearby, so be sure to stock your cooler before you arrive. (Photo via NPS)

Located on Key Largo, this park is best known for the spectacular coral reefs it's unsurprisingly named for. Once you're done with a day of snorkeling, there's a 47-site campground available with water, grills, picnic tables, hot showers, toilets, and full RV hookups, so get your glamp on. (Photo via Pennekamp Park)

Just off the shore of Corpus Christi, Padre Island boasts the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world. That also means that when you set up camp at one of only five first-come, first-served campsites, the nearest amenities will be 12 miles away. How's that for a secluded getaway? (Photo via NPS)

Not all the best campsites are at national parks. Treebones Resort in Big Sur is set for excursions that are the definition of glamping. Yurts, cocoon-shaped tents, and bring-your-own-gear campsites are all available on the property, which features stunning views of the ocean below. (Photo via Tree Bones Resort)

Want more to look at than an open horizon? This campground on an island in the Puget Sound between West Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula will give you unparalleled views of Mount Rainier — but first, you'll have to kayak over or find a boat to the island. (photo via HipCamp)

Homer Spit Campground

If you're an RV camper on a grand road trip adventure, make your way up to Alaska to camp on the shores of Kachemak Bay. The campground offers views of snow-capped mountains and open water, but it's also only short walk to shops and restaurants, so you won't feel too far off the beaten path. (photo via Homer Spit Campground)

Ocean Island Campground

Are you an avid kayaker? Paddle out to this 13-acre island to get away from it all. The campsites have fire rings, grills, and picnic tables, but you'll want to bring your own food and water with you, or you'll be looking at a quick trip back to the mainland to retrieve some. Stay put here, or paddle to adjacent islands for more adventures. (Photo via HipCamp)

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."