The window for summer travel will soon be closing, but there’s still a chance to plan a getaway. Whether it’s a short weekend break in New York State’s unsung Orange County or a coastal round-trip in Nicaragua, these itineraries and guides — produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s branded content team — have been the most popular with readers across the month of July. 

Discover: 

• How to relive the golden age of Las Vegas. Discover how a desert outpost grew to become a global entertainment hub — and the experiences that bring the city’s retro history to life. Read more. 
• Why the Lithuanian city of Kaunas makes an ideal weekend break. Spend a few relaxing days exploring expansive parklands, a thriving creative scene and striking architecture in this Baltic destination. Read more. 
• How to plan a slow weekend in New York State’s Orange County. Spend three days exploring this bucolic corner of the Hudson Valley, where small towns and independent shops sit between scenic orchards and rolling farmland. Read more. 
• Surfing, sunshine and black sand — a coast-to-coast guide to Nicaragua. Between its Pacific and Caribbean fringes, this Central American nation offers wildlife-rich rainforests, laid-back beach towns and volcanic landscapes. Read more. 
• What to do in the Côte d’Azur — from hiking to cycling. Much more than a fly-and-flop destination, in Nice’s surroundings you can tackle the trails at dawn and relax by the sea at sunset. Read more. 
• The ultimate guide to Šibenik, Croatia’s oldest coastal town. Sat on a quiet harbour on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, the city of Šibenik is home to a thriving old town rich in seafood tavernas and medieval architecture. Read more. 

If you’re keen to work on a branded content campaign with the team at National Geographic Traveller (UK), visit: https://aplmedia.co.uk/our_services/branded-content/  

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About APL Media 
APL Media is a multi-award-winning content marketing agency and publisher, creating high-quality print, digital and live media across the travel and lifestyle sectors since 1997. It has published National Geographic Traveller (UK) under licence from National Geographic Partners LLC since 2010, alongside brand extensions including guides, events and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes Living360, a digital lifestyle brand spanning wellness, travel, food, sustainability and culture.  

APL Media delivers custom content, branded campaigns and editorial consultancy, internship schemes including Step Up and produces leading events such as the Travel Media Awards. It is also a leading reseller of advertising for national newspapers. Its trade titles include Postcards and the ASTA Worldwide Destination Guide, with content also created for national newspapers. aplmedia.co.uk