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Enjoy Europe's best summer destinations

  • <strong>Amsterdam, Netherlands</strong><br><br>The tulip season is on and there are countless festivals happening in Amsterdam. The windmills, the canals, the coffee shops, the art, the parties – Amsterdam is full of energy and colour this season.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Amsterdam

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The tulip season is on and there are countless festivals happening in Amsterdam. The windmills, the canals, the coffee shops, the art, the parties – Amsterdam is full of energy and colour this season.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Paris, France</strong><br><br>With blue skies, gushing waterfalls, fashion, art, music and romance – well, Paris is a great time to go at any time, any season.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Paris

    Paris, France

    With blue skies, gushing waterfalls, fashion, art, music and romance – well, Paris is a great time to go at any time, any season.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Rhine Cruise, Germany</strong> <br><br>Fairy tale castles, wine tasting sessions, taverns and inns, hikes into villages – Germany is a different world when you take a cruise down the Rhine. You can travel to Bavaria as well.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Germany

    Rhine Cruise, Germany

    Fairy tale castles, wine tasting sessions, taverns and inns, hikes into villages – Germany is a different world when you take a cruise down the Rhine. You can travel to Bavaria as well.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Salzburg, Austria</strong><br><br>Palaces, museums, music, art and beautiful sceneries – the hills do come alive with The Sound of Music here. Austria is breathtaking. Waltz around here and don’t miss the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Salzburg Austria

    Salzburg, Austria

    Palaces, museums, music, art and beautiful sceneries – the hills do come alive with The Sound of Music here. Austria is breathtaking. Waltz around here and don’t miss the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Jungfraujong, Switzerland</strong> <br><br>Lush meadows and snow white peaks, crystal clear mountain streams and train journeys that take you right to the top of Europe where icy glaciers greet you. Switzerland is the ideal summer getaway.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Switzerland

    Jungfraujong, Switzerland

    Lush meadows and snow white peaks, crystal clear mountain streams and train journeys that take you right to the top of Europe where icy glaciers greet you. Switzerland is the ideal summer getaway.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Ireland</strong> <br><br>George Bernard Shaw called its whisky liquid sunshine. Ireland is the country you need to head to if you are looking for some energy, foot tapping music and loads of wit and humour. Cheers!
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Ireland

    Ireland

    George Bernard Shaw called its whisky liquid sunshine. Ireland is the country you need to head to if you are looking for some energy, foot tapping music and loads of wit and humour. Cheers!
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>United Kingdom</strong><br><br>England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland – you can mix poetry, history, music and some lovely countryside and fairy tale castles to lose yourself.
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    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe London

    United Kingdom

    England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland – you can mix poetry, history, music and some lovely countryside and fairy tale castles to lose yourself.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Barcelona, Spain</strong><br><br>Beaches, football, gorgeous men and women, some tapas bars, music, clubbing and loads of fun ! And yes, don’t forget your swimwear.
    8/10

    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Barcelona

    Barcelona, Spain

    Beaches, football, gorgeous men and women, some tapas bars, music, clubbing and loads of fun ! And yes, don’t forget your swimwear.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>��Rome,– Italy</strong> <br><br>Sunshine, sundried tomatoes and pasta. Well, Italy is much more than delicious food. Soak in the spirit of summer, cruise along the canals of Venice or take a history course in Rome, get artistic in Florence, or fashionable in Milan! Italy is a dream destination.
    9/10

    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Rome

    Rome,– Italy

    Sunshine, sundried tomatoes and pasta. Well, Italy is much more than delicious food. Soak in the spirit of summer, cruise along the canals of Venice or take a history course in Rome, get artistic in Florence, or fashionable in Milan! Italy is a dream destination.
    Lakshmi Sharath
  • <strong>Poland </strong><br><br>Cathedrals, castles and churches - Poland is not just about world wars. It is a beautiful country with lush parks, fairytale towns, perennial rivers and timeless old squares. Sway to Chopin'’s music, see stars with Nicolas Copernicus and listen to stories of knights in shining armour.
    10/10

    Travel Summer Destinations in Europe Poland

    Poland

    Cathedrals, castles and churches - Poland is not just about world wars. It is a beautiful country with lush parks, fairytale towns, perennial rivers and timeless old squares. Sway to Chopin'’s music, see stars with Nicolas Copernicus and listen to stories of knights in shining armour.
    Lakshmi Sharath
<strong>Amsterdam, Netherlands</strong><br><br>The tulip season is on and there are countless festivals happening in Amsterdam. The windmills, the canals, the coffee shops, the art, the parties – Amsterdam is full of energy and colour this season.
<strong>Paris, France</strong><br><br>With blue skies, gushing waterfalls, fashion, art, music and romance – well, Paris is a great time to go at any time, any season.
<strong>Rhine Cruise, Germany</strong> <br><br>Fairy tale castles, wine tasting sessions, taverns and inns, hikes into villages – Germany is a different world when you take a cruise down the Rhine. You can travel to Bavaria as well.
<strong>Salzburg, Austria</strong><br><br>Palaces, museums, music, art and beautiful sceneries – the hills do come alive with The Sound of Music here. Austria is breathtaking. Waltz around here and don’t miss the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg.
<strong>Jungfraujong, Switzerland</strong> <br><br>Lush meadows and snow white peaks, crystal clear mountain streams and train journeys that take you right to the top of Europe where icy glaciers greet you. Switzerland is the ideal summer getaway.
<strong>Ireland</strong> <br><br>George Bernard Shaw called its whisky liquid sunshine. Ireland is the country you need to head to if you are looking for some energy, foot tapping music and loads of wit and humour. Cheers!
<strong>United Kingdom</strong><br><br>England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland – you can mix poetry, history, music and some lovely countryside and fairy tale castles to lose yourself.
<strong>Barcelona, Spain</strong><br><br>Beaches, football, gorgeous men and women, some tapas bars, music, clubbing and loads of fun ! And yes, don’t forget your swimwear.
<strong>��Rome,– Italy</strong> <br><br>Sunshine, sundried tomatoes and pasta. Well, Italy is much more than delicious food. Soak in the spirit of summer, cruise along the canals of Venice or take a history course in Rome, get artistic in Florence, or fashionable in Milan! Italy is a dream destination.
<strong>Poland </strong><br><br>Cathedrals, castles and churches - Poland is not just about world wars. It is a beautiful country with lush parks, fairytale towns, perennial rivers and timeless old squares. Sway to Chopin'’s music, see stars with Nicolas Copernicus and listen to stories of knights in shining armour.

There is nothing more beautiful than a summer in Europe. The sun makes a grand entry after a snowy winter and everyone is out on the streets to celebrate the season. It is festive, colourful and cheerful. If you are planning a trip to Europe, here are my favourite destinations, says LAKSHMI SHARATH.