Many tourists flock to Europe during the summer months for a break from reality. Here's our first hand recommendations of places to explore throughout Europe!
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Italy
France
French Riviera
Croatia
Portugal
Italy
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Italy offers a beautiful medly of cultural experiences, relaxation, and adventure. We enjoyed our time visiting Venice and Lake Como and can't wait to go back.
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Using the train system in Italy was so easy! I was pregnant and easily able to navigate the walks. Definitely recommend. Super relaxed.
EN - Trenitalia
Strongly recommend getting the 48-hour ACTV pass for when you're exploring Venice, Italy. Make your trip way easier!
Venice Urban Services | ACTV
We stayed at the Hotel L'Orolgico in Venice, Italy and loved it. The location, breakfast, and AIR CONDITIONING could not be beat.
Hotel L'Orolgico | Venice, Italy
This was out of our budget to stay, however it is gorgeous. We ended up grabbing pizza in the back garden and walking through the hotel. It is a dream.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo | Lake Como, Italy
France
Paris can be a dream, but it can also be stressful with so many visitors and attractions. Here's our tips for a successful French vacation!
Mastering the Must-See Sights: A 3-Day Paris Travel Itinerary
The Paris Museum Pass was an absolute life saver for skipping the lines! Here's our recommendations for how to use the pass. We'll add a link of where to buy it!!!
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Paris Museum Pass
Purchase your Paris Museum Pass here along with other various tours and attractions.
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There is a gorgeous rooftop terrace at this museum. If you're heading to Paris, check it out!
Musee Picasso-Paris - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
With gorgeous views of the Eiffle Tower, this stop is a bucket list stop. Reservations are made months in advance. You must check it out!!
Girafe Paris - Girafe
French Riviera
Nice, France is easily our favorite spot in Europe. These were our go-to places and must-go-agains from our trip!
Nice, France: Top 5 Must-Do Activities in the South of France
Explore the quaint COUNTRY of Monaco! A home to the rich, but visitors to many. This country is a true delight.
Exploring the Luxurious Charm of Monaco City: A Day Well-Spent
Our 4-day Nice itinerary that we will definitely be doing again!
Exploring the Best of Nice: A 4-Day Itinerary
The DREAMIEST restaurant perched atop the seaside. You must stop here. Reservations are available months in advance, it's highly recommended to make them.
Le Plongeoir
We stayed here and loved it! Would definitely recommend.
Rental unit in Nice · ★4.85 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bath
Though we did not stay here, and totally would, we had drinks atop the hotel and it was beautiful! Very relaxing and perfectly overlooked the water and promenade. Would recommend!
Le Meridien Nice, France
We had some of our favorite seafood here! A relaxed bar atmosphere with a great menu.
Croatia's waterways cannot be beat- from the seas to the waterfalls, everything is a gorgeous sight. We loved our time in Dubrovnik and Split and cannot wait to go back. The Croatian people were some of the kindest we've met!
Croatia Tours - Trips to Croatia 2023 & 2024 | EF Go Ahead Tours
We stayed at the Sheraton Dubrovnik in Croatia and it was great! A quick drive south of the city, and right on the water. There were tons of restaurants right outside. We had a great experience at this hotel. Would recommend!!!!
Shertaton Dubrovnik, Croatia
We stayed at Marriot hotels in Croatia and had a great experience! The Le Meridian is located right on the water and has beautiful amenities. We felt safe and had plentiful space here.
Le Meridian Lav Split, Croatia
If you think you're stuck in a dream, you're probably in Croatia. Bowa Bar is the most gorgeous restaurant nestled off the coast of Croatia on the islands overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
BOWA - Best Dubrovnik Islands Restaurant
Portugal
Lisbon is a quick flight from the USA and can be an affordable vacation. From the beautiful colors to the rich foods, Portugal is a must-see destination!
Must-See Attractions in Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal is an easy to get to, afforable European country to visit. It's stunning and has the most delicious food. We highly recommend!
Portugal Tours - Trips to Portugal 2023 & 2024 | EF Go Ahead Tours