Get the Travel Insider newsletter for tips, deals, and inspiration from our global travel editor Get inspired with our free Travel Insider newsletter Get inspired with our free Travel Insider newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Yet in these times of extreme heat, it has proved quite useful when describing the increased interest in summer holiday destinations where the temperatures aren’t in the 30s. Indeed, the term “coolcation” is often deployed for destinations that sit in the mid-20s in the summer – basically, anywhere that isn’t completely scorching. That being said, Natalie is off to Crete today, while Amelia will be headed to Croatia next week, and Sophie enjoyed a lovely holiday in Naxos last month – so clearly we haven’t sworn off the Mediterranean summer holiday just yet…My summer getaway this year? Get the Travel Insider newsletterTravel Insider is The Independent’s twice-weekly travel newsletter, packed with insight, inspiration and trusted advice to help you explore better.