With intense heat waves sweeping across the world in recent years, you may be dreaming of swapping the beach for the slopes and heading somewhere where you can cool down rather than warm up. That’s why "coolcations" have become the latest in vacation trends. Rather than hiding inside in the air conditioning, these places offer breathtaking scenery, cool breezes, and icy lakes where you can take a break from the summer and beat the heat.
Intrigued? Click on to find out the best places to go if you want to escape the next heat wave.