Coolcation is a combination of the words cool and vacation - in other words, a holiday that deliberately stays cool. Instead of sun, beach and sweat, the focus is on fresh temperatures, nature experiences and decelerated destinations.

Because heatwaves are becoming more and more extreme and your holiday doesn't have to be a test of endurance. Cool destinations offer better quality sleep, fewer crowds of tourists, more scope for activity and often a sustainable approach off the beaten track.

Onion look is perfect: fleece, rain jacket, sturdy shoes, but also sunglasses and light clothing, because the sun can also shine in cooler regions. And: a good book should not be missing.

• Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland)
• Scotland & Ireland
• Alpine regions (South Tyrol, Switzerland, Austria)
• Baltic States
• Canadian or New Zealand national parks
• But also cool coastal regions or Nordic cities with a cultural factor.

Not at all! Whether you're a nature fan, culture lover, slow traveller or digital detoxer - Coolcation suits many travel styles. You can hike, take a sauna, swim, eat well, visit cities or simply slow down with tea and a view.

The tendency is yes, because many coolcation travellers choose nearby destinations instead of flying halfway around the world and attach importance to being close to nature and slowing down. But of course it also depends on how you travel to and from the destination.

Yes, it's a trend, but the signs are pointing to ‘stays’. As climate pollution increases, interest in alternative forms of holiday is growing. Coolcation hits the nerve of the times, it is relaxed, more climate-friendly and often even cheaper.