There are lots of reasons why Europe has always been a hot spot for travelers from all over the world. Millions of travelers flock to Europe every single year, and for very good reason. With so many magnificent cities to visit, selecting what to see and where to go can prove to be somewhat difficult.
In this article we are going to take a look at five of the most popular European holiday destinations of 2014.
5 – CROATIA
A stunning coastline combined with spectacular views make Croatia a firm favourite with holidaymakers of all ages. The coast is most definitely the country’s main attraction, but the interior of the country also offers a huge array of exciting activities for travelers too. The cities in Croatia are steeped in history, culture and amazing cuisine. Whether you choose to go backpacking, rock-climbing, scuba diving or river rafting, you’re sure to have an unforgettable time in this picturesque country.
4 – SWITZERLAND
Situated high up in the scenic Alps, Switzerland is another popular holiday destination within Europe. Bordering countries like Italy, Germany, and France make Switzerland easy to access and enjoy. If you’re a skiing fanatic, a trip to Europe in not complete without visiting at least one of Switzerland’s impressive ski resorts such as Zermatt or St. Moritz. Zurich and Geneva are two cities that are a pleasure to explore and are filled with great examples of the county’s culture and history.
3 – FRANCE
A trip to France will give you a real taste of European culture. The country is most famous for its structural masterpieces like the Eiffel Tower and the world-renowned Louvre Museum, not to mention the amazing selection of bread, wine and chesses that can be found here. Other popular sights and attractions to visit in France include the port of Versaille, Notre Dame Cathedral and Corsica. If you do have time, make sure to visit the ever-popular French Riviera. Companies such as Newmarket Holidays offer great value deals that will make your stay as enjoyable and as memorable as it possibly can be.
2 – GREECE
Greece has been deemed as one of the most important destination in all of Europe to visit, mainly because of its reputation as being the home of modern philosophy. Spectacular views of the Aegean Sea will inspire visitors to further explore ancient ruins and unique historical artifacts. A trip to Greece must involve a visit to Olympia or Acropolis of Athens, the city where modern day Olympics first originated from. The food in Greece is absolutely amazing and will leave you wanting to re-visit for a second helping.
1 – ITALY
Italy has always been one of the top destinations to visit in Europe, and for very good reason. The cities are beautiful, the sights are ancient and inspiring, the people are friendly and the food is just outstanding. What’s so amazing about Italy is that people of all ages will enjoy a holiday here, and that’s why families, backpackers, couples and students flock to this incredible country year after year. The beautiful city of Venice, the historical sights of Rome, the Leaning Tower of Piza and the streets of Pompei are just some of the wonderful places to experience while visiting Italy.
If you’re planning a visit to Europe this year, the above destinations need to be strongly considered. Each of them is unique and extraordinary in their own way, with each one providing visitors with enjoyable experiences and special memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
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Brittany Ruth says
I’ve been to all of them. These are like the must sees if you come to Europe. Gotta do these first!
Casey Martin says
Wow, I need to visit more of these places then! 🙂
Kiki says
I have been lucky enough to visit all of these places as well, except Croatia which is happening this July, and they are such beautiful places!
Casey Martin says
Fun!!! Croatia is on the list and I think I need to get there sooner rather than later!
Camila says
Croatia, Greece and Italy are definitely on my wish list for the coming years 🙂
Casey Martin says
Me too! 🙂
Kelley Matney says
I’ve always wanted to go to Croatia. Maybe this year will be the year.
Casey Martin says
Me too!!!
Carsla Peyton says
Oh, lovely choices! I’m a wanderluster as well! 😀
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Casey Martin says
Excellent!!!
Leah Benedict says
I just visited Croatia with some friends over our spring break. We loved it! We rented a car and got to see several towns. My favorite spot was Plitvice Lakes National Park. We were there during off-season, so it made parts of our travel interesting… I have a few more posts to publish about our trip, but some of them are already up: http://www.novelbenedictions.com
Casey Martin says
Sounds amazing! I’d love to do that trip sometime soon!
Esther Ju*Lee says
greece is def on my list! hopefully we can go by the end of this year! 🙂
Casey Martin says
Me too!!! I’d love to make it to Greece in the next couple years!
Christina M says
I’ve briefly been to Switzerland (as in several hours of a layover) … aside from going back there, Croatia, Italy, and Greece are also on my ‘someday’ list!
Casey Martin says
Me too!!!!
Courtney says
Fabulous choices! I’m going to Greece in July and couldn’t be more excited to explore the picturesque hillsides and eat delicious Greek food 🙂
Casey Martin says
I can’t wait to see your posts from Greece!!! It’s high up on my list!
Mauritzson Foto says
Yo forgot Sweden – http://visitors.blogg.se
Brittny Kunkle says
We’ve checked off France and Italy so far. Hoping to get at least Switzerland and Greece next year, but Croatia is definitely on the list! 🙂
Brittny
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Casey Martin says
Same for me, I want to make it to Greece in the next year or so!