My Top 5 European Holiday Destinations & Giveaway!
We all know that I have well and truly caught the travel bug. I’m forever looking at different holidays online and finding new places to explore. I’ve teamed up with Contact Numbers UK on their #Top5EuroHols campaign. Contact Numbers UK are a fab online directory with info for companies from across different industries. For example, they’ve got many different travel brands such as Thomson Holidays and you can find all the contact information for the company. Making it super easy to get in contact with companies with enquiries.
I’ve been challenged to divulge my Top 5 European Holiday Destinations for Summer 2017. It’s quite a broad challenge but as it’s my personal preference, I’ve gone for some great sunny destinations where you can spend time at the beach yet discover different cities too. Also, I’ve got a cheeky giveaway to win some Travel Essentials. Stay tuned until the end to find out how you can win.
Ibiza
Ibiza is a destination I’ve visited quite a few times throughout my life and I feel like I’ve experienced the many sides to the Spanish island. From the insane superclubs, incredible sunsets, picturesque beaches and charming capital city, there’s something for everyone. Last year, I visited Ibiza with icelolly.com and had the time of my life. Aside from pushing myself out of my comfort zone to go parasailing, experiencing the beautiful sunset at Cafe Mambo and seeing David Guetta at Ushuia were highlights of the trip. I do have to admit, it’s quite an expensive island but it’s well worth it!
Barcelona
Barcelona may as well be my second home, I’ve just returned from my third trip this year (albeit a very short but sweet visit). I’ve well and truly fallen in love with Barcelona. There is so much to see and you’ve got the beautiful coastline to relax on too. Most of my posts about Barcelona haven’t gone live yet but I have so much to talk about, there is so much to do in the city. Obviously visiting the incredible works of Gaudi is a complete must, along with the cable cars up Mount Montjuic & drinking copious amounts of Sangria along Las Ramblas. I’m already planning my next trip to Barcelona next year.
Rhodes
I’ve mentioned in a few other posts about my love for Rhodes. I’ve not visited the island since I was a child but I have such fond memories. Lindos is an unbelievably pretty destination with charming and dainty backstreets lined with small white buildings. The whole place is just so greek and bloomin’ gorgeous. If you want a break from relaxing and sunbathing on the golden sands, take a trip to Rhodes Town where you can explore the medieval history.
South of France
Last year, I spent the week exploring the French Riveria. Along the coastline it’s unbelievably easy to get around on the train where you can hop on and hop off at each town. We based ourselves in an apartment in Nice and each day took the train to different places such as Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, Eze and San Remo. I was really lucky to visit Monaco whilst the Historic Grand Prix was on and also Cannes Film Festival making the trip pretty exciting. I’ve been lusting over Amy’s photos from her recent trip to Antibes, it’s making me want to book another trip.
Croatia
Out of all the forementioned destinations, I’ve not actually visited Croatia. However, it’s pretty high up on my wanderlust list. I must admit, I wouldn’t know where to start with planning a trip as there is so many incredibly beautiful cities, beaches and national parks. A great way to explore Croatia would be to go island hopping which is what my friend Emma did. Sailing around is such a unique yet fun way to see so much of the country.
Wanna Win some Travel Goodies?
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A Giant Flamingo Pool Inflatable
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Pair of Cat-eye Mirror Sunglasses
Nivea SPF 30 Lip Balm
Elephant & Camel Beach Throw
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Have you visited any of my Top 5 European Holiday Destinations? What are your top European Holiday Destinations?
XOXO
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I really want to visit Croatia too!
My favourite European destination is Prague because it has such beautiful architecture. Old Town Square has so many gorgeous buildings and Charles Bridge is so impressive!
Kat
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I love Portugal – beautiful scenery and I love their rose wine!
Italy because it has great food and drink, scenery and weather.
I love Italy and the food!!
Geneva, because my two gorgeous grandchildren live a few miles up the road from there!
Italy for me too as I love pasta and pizza and skiing
Italy fab giveaway
Italy for the food – lovely pizzas and icecream!!
we had a break in amsterdam last year and loved it! Utrecht was fab because of the miffy museum which i adored.
Norway, my brother lives there!
Ibiza and Barcelona are the best places I have visited so based on the fact they are in your top 5 I think it would be wise to check out the other 3! x
I love to visit Munich as Oktoberfest is absolutely amazing.
I haven’t been on many European holidays but I think my favourite has been to Crete! I love Greece!
I love Paris. I went there as an au pair when I had left college and I love to return and see how things have changed. That’s one of the wonderful things about travel, it leaves you with so many memories
I love it all!!! 🙂 Love to travel.
Majorca – great for bird watching (would need a hire car though) and the weather’s good!
Love Rome for the art, culture, history, food and atmosphere.
Italy, great weather, cuisine and natural beauty.
Paris for memories of my honeymoon x
greek islands so beautiful
majorca the scenery and beaches are lovely
There’s so many to choose from it’s hard to chose just one. I really love Barcelona but I also love Seville because the city is beautiful and there’s easy access to North Africa from the southern Spanish cities.
Barcelona because that’s where i got engaged!
the algarve portugal – ideal walking country
A tough choice but I would have to say Sweden, it is unbelievably beautiful even though a little chilly in the winter!
I loved Venice only been the once but it was so beautiful and lived up to expectations
I love Spain,nice people and food
Italy as the views are amazing and their is so much to see and explore
We like the UK as so much variety of open spaces and landscape, the only thing that lets it down is the inconsistent weather
We love La pineda , its a little place in Costa Daurada just outside salou, lovely place for familys and easy to get around
weve never been on any yet 🙁 weve been waiting for the children to be old enough to enjoy it first, but we would love to visit Paris – disneyland 🙂
Never been abroad but I’d love to see Paris, it’s so romantic
I have been to Ibiza! I would love to visit Budapest, Prague and Vienna just to name a few.
I love going to Amsterdam. Such a vibrant, fun city. The people are always so friendly.
I love Hamburg. I lived there for a while so it’s like a second home but it’s also a vibrant and beautiful city
i love Budapest, such a beautiful, but sad place full of hitory.
such a great post .. love to win goodies
I like travelling around Scotland as it’s where my mum was from and we had our childhood holidays there.
I’ve just booked a trip to Barcelona! I’m so excited to go and these goodies would go so well for my holiday!
Loved this blog post!
I’m with ya on Ibiza. I loved it, there was so much to do. My highlights were watching Sigma & Mark Ronson at Ibiza Rocks hotel, because we staying there we were right up the front
Kefelonia Greek Islands is our go to every year for extended 4 weeks. Totally unspoilt by mass tourism we are part of the 80% returning visitors to the island which is far away from the massing crowd as they say. Quaintly Greek and far away from the rat race and materialism if you want peace and quiet this is the place to go. If you want to get back to basics with yoir children you will also beable to do that here too
I love Dublin because everyone is so friendly and the city has a cosmopolitan feel
Has to Be Italy ?? because I love the people, culture and food ! Lid the views are just breath taking b
My fave European destination is Barcelona! 🙂 I had my hen party there and it was so much fun. I’d love to go back with Sam!
Barcelona for its beautiful coloured buildings
Salzberg is very pretty and the locals are lovely
My family love to visit spain, due to the friendly atmosphere and perfect scenery
Italy for the food
Dublin in Ireland. A great city, great craic and very friendly people.
I love Greece because the food is delicious and the sun is always shining
My favourite European destination is Barcelona- a beautiful city
I love Prauge, its so beautiful
I love Paris. It has nice food,drink and weather.
Rhodes is my favourite place .Having gone there for many years I have found nowhere else to compare as the locals are so friendly and the weather so good
There are so many European destinations I love but one of my favourite is Icmeler in Turkey and we have visited many times. It is such a lovely wee resort.
I love Croatia because the food is delicious and it’s really beautiful
My favourite European destination would be Barcelona, looks really beautiful 🙂
My favourite European destination would be Barcelona, looks beautiful and the weathers really nice 🙂
I will always love Ibiza. I got married out there and visit the island every year with my husband and his family. I love the music and how beautiful the island is. Like you say it is expensive but it’s worth it!
I love Barcelona for the art and the food, I absolutely loved it there and would instantly go back if I had a chance!
We love Majorca for the kind of holiday where we just relax by the pool and on the beach!
I’ve only been to Corfu but it was lovely!
I love Barcelona – I love the architecture and the beach. The perfect city
It has to be Istanbul for me! I know it’s split into Asia and Europe but I just love the culture there and the people are just so amazing! Have you ever been Rachel?
I love Paris, such a beautiful romantic place to go. Although I wouldn’t take young kiddies there
I love Rhodes in Greece
Verona….the most romantic & beautiful city you could imagine.
Dublin – I’ve been a few times and always had a brilliant stay. Friendly people, lots to see, restaurants, and the BARS! It’s great for a long weekend away.
I love Barcelona! I got engaged there last year so will always hold a place in my heart x
I haven’t visited for years but loved Corfu when I spent some time travelling there.
Would love to visit venice only been to madeira but going to bulgaria next year this lot will come in bery handy
My favourite is either Barcelona or Nice, both have so much to do in and nearby with great accommodation options too!
Paris
Culture and BEAUTY
Fashion and fine DINING
Art galleries and museums
The only thing I m not keen on are the prices!!@
Reykjavik, Iceland. I love the natural beauty of his place.
The Algarve in Portugal 🙂
We have never been abroad but love staying in Devon it has beautiful beaches countryside and scenery and is only a four hour drive away xXx
Italy is a lovey place
Tenerife, its sunny and warm nearly all year round
I love France. I would love to explore southern France more.
italy fab food and even better fashion
lovely prize thank you
Rome. So much to see and do. I worked there for a while and it was the best time of my life!
I’ve just got back from Rome and it easily stole my heart – what a magical city!
It would have to be Iceland for the northern lights and the hot springs 🙂
i love france 🙂
Zante , Greece we love the beaches and seeing the loggerhead turtles
I love Barcelona as it’s fun just to stroll around!
Italy, because of the food, the gorgeous scenery, history, weather, and lovely people.
I love southern Spain, because of the people are so friendly, I love the food and the area
France – I love the food and the culture and all of the beautiful landscapes.
Madeira – gorgeous climate, incredible landscape!
Rome, just so much history!
A random answer but I visited Macedonia once and it was wonderful!
Alcudia in Majorca! Such a beautiful beach !
Has to be Italy, lovely scenery & food!
I have 2 for very different reasons – Tenerife I go to for an escape I’ve been more times that I remember for guaranteed sunshine and a good relax and the Lisbon it is so oldy worldly for a capital – I love all of its back streets you be==never know what you may find.
Majorca it has lovely beaches and scenery I was there last month and walked every day.
My favourite place is Rhodes. Didn’t want to leave.
Rhodes is my favourite destinations mostly because it’s such a beautiful place and so much to do so lots of memories to make x
I love visiting Italy for the great food and interesting history 🙂
I love Italy – particularly Venice during the Carnival!
I love Barcelona for Gaudi architecture!
My favourite city is Venice is it is such a unique setting, great food and scenery and won’t always be accessible
We love the Greek islands, especially Zakynthos. WE got engaged there 7 years ago and left a little piece of our hearts there.
Nuremberg especially when the Christmas market is on
Ireland, I have lots and lots of family there
I love Italy – great beaches, great culture, great people …..
Venice, quite unlike anywhere else, car free with magnificent architecture and history
We love going to Spain just because of the weather and food.
We like Cyprus and have been a few times now. Gorgeous place, weather and food 🙂
I love Athens, the souvlaki and the history and the stuffed grape leaves<3
My favourite city is Barcelona, it is stunningly beautiful. It has a vibe like no other city I’ve been to. It has everything you could ever want, amazing architecture, beautiful green spaces, a wide variety of different shops and restaurants, an amazing beach – simply beautiful.
I love France because there is lots of open areas and pretty villages
Paris ?
Barcelona! I just love Gaudi!
I love Athens. I worked there many years ago as a Nanny. I have kept in contact with friends. I love the culture food and the people
very hard to pick but I think my favourite was Valencia. lots to see and great food.
Rhodes had a great holiday, fabulous food and friendly people
Nice is absolutely stunning! The beaches are gorgeous and the scenery is amazing x
Paris -so beautiful and romantic xxx