Summer is coming and it is the traditional season for travelling. If you haven’t decided on your summer vacation destination yet, maybe you will find inspiration in some of the following suggestions. Nearly all of those places are now part of the EU, so you will find managing the logistics of your visit even easier than it used to be just a couple of years ago.
· Lisbon
Portugal’s capital is one of the most colorful cities in Europe. All you have to do in order to realize this simple fact is to become a witness of s sunset on the River Tagus in summer, and see the magnificent architecture of the city mirrored in the calm waters. The nightlife is vibrant, and if rest what you are after, you will find the necessary for the purpose spas, hotels, public parks and museums, as well as some of the best shopping areas in the world.
· Athens
Athens is still considered to be the cradle of Western civilization. It is an exotic destination that would be very appealing to you in case you love history and want to be fully immersed in it. Athens would provide you with a natural mix of modern urban development and rich cultural heritage that will definitely make you stay worthwhile.
· Valletta
Malta is a mysterious island cast in the corner of the Mediterranean, and has acted as a gateway between the East and the West for millennia. No matter whether you would like to spend time just relaxing in a hotel with classical architecture overlooking the sea, or explore the multi-cultural historical background of the place, you will not be disappointed.
· Milan
This is one of the destinations that always make it to such lists, which is not surprising at all. Milan is the definitive place to be if you are into art and Southern European way of life. If you like Italy it is definitely the place to be, especially in summer. The city is not so crowded as Rome, and many people claim that even the food there is better. What is more, you will have the chance to enjoy the rich cultural life of Milan at its fullest, no matter whether you have just a couple of days to spare here, or a whole week.
· London
Well, talking about classics, London has been the unofficial capital of Europe for centuries – ever since the heyday of the British Empire. If you have always dreamed about visiting the UK capitol, this summer would be the perfect time to do it already. You will find everything you have ever dreamed about here – museums and galleries, luxury hotels, festivals, active night life and much more. The experience would be enriching even in the sense that you will have the chance to see how such a huge metropolis can actually function so well – we are talking about road infrastructure, impeccable junk collection, and general care for the well being of both residents and visitors of UK’s capital. Spare at least a week for exploring London – and that would be just in order to get your appetite going, so that you will want to come back as soon as possible.
· Bordeaux
Southern France is definitely a place which captivates the mind and imagination. It is one of the most beautiful parts of Europe and the city of Bordeaux is definitely the perfect place to settle for the best Southern France experience. We are talking about a region famous for winemaking and dolce vita lifestyle. We are talking about escaping the hassle and stress of big tourist centers and going to a place where you will see that life is indeed worth living. Spending your vacation time in Bordeaux may very well change the way you look at many things in the world – and we can guarantee that the change is going to be a positive one.
· Zagreb
In the past several years Croatia’s capital made its place on the European tourism map. The recent admission of the country to the EU made travelling to here much easier, which probably explains why the city becomes more and more popular. Zagreb possesses the scale of a large capital, but still manages to stay romantic, and according to most of the reviews to be found online – pretty safe. If you want to go somewhere you have never thought about before, consider Zagreb – we guarantee that you will not be disappointed. You will find something appealing to all you tastes here – music and arts, culture, architecture and even shopping facilities that any city can be proud of.
· Istanbul
While we are still on the Balkans, Istanbul is the one place that you cannot miss to visit at least once in your life. Want to see what the feeling of having one foot in Europe and one foot in Asia is like? Come to Istanbul. Want to bear witness to the way in which traditional ways of life mix with the modern rhythms of existence? Come to Istanbul. Interested in how the old Orthodox Christian heritage, both in mores and architectural marvels mix with the younger, still pretty old Muslim one? Well, you already know where you are supposed to go.
· Madrid
Well, when talking about summer destinations, Spain is definitely one of the countries that you should visit for sure. And while it has many great cities that you will not regret spending time in, we recommend Madrid in particular for several reasons. First, it is a European capital in the full sense of the world – open minded and culturally diverse, rich in both entertainment opportunities and heritage sights. By day Madrid is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, but just wait for the sun to go down and you are going to bear witness to the text-book definition of great night-life. Don’t believe us? There is one thing you can do – book your plane tickets to Madrid.