Summer 2014 // Travel Destinations to Consider

Where do you want to travel this summer? While I can't choose your vacation for you, I can certainly narrow down your choice of destinations. And I can guarantee you will have the time of your life at any of these six locations!

Croatia

While Croatia as a whole is gorgeous, I urge you to visit the city of Dubrovnik. The walled city is a genuine medieval location. It is one of the most picturesque places in the world and is certainly the main draw in Croatia. Dubrovnik is surrounded by the Adriatic Sea which provides sizable beaches that are close to the city center. The weather is usually mild, making for wonderful weather to explore the city!

France

Any place in France is unbelievable. I mean it is FRANCE! But the place I suggest visiting is Normandy. There is so much history to be found there. It will blow you away. This year is the best summer to visit because it is the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings and there will be many events scheduled from June-August. A must see for this summer. It will be something you will never forget. 

Scotland

Scotland is home to natural beauty. This year is the year of the Scottish Homecoming, so there will be dozens of events, festivals and activities planned. The perfect time to visit! There will be delicious food and music as well! Scotland has so much to do from going on a hike in the national forest to taking a tour of the historic castles. 

Sweden

Sweden is one of those places you don't automatically think to travel to. But it should be. Most people do not know that Sweden is home to wonderful music. Mostly punk and heavy metal, but it is so unique and special to Sweden. Also, for a design lover, Stockholm is a great place to experience the culture and design of the city. Really absorb the beauty of European design. 

Germany

The city I urge you to visit is Hamburg. This is mainly for those Beatles fans since there are so many landmarks from their early years as a band in Hamburg. Such as local pubs they played in, sculptures representing the group and even a plaza named after them. Hamburg is a great place to see local music as well and there is so much to see while visiting. It is the second largest city in Germany with an ample amount of museums, city cruises and old churches to tour.

Japan

Since the announcement of the 2020 Summer Olympics being held in Tokyo, the city has been even more bustling with new attractions. Tokyo is no stranger to large crowds, so be prepared for many tourists and by many I mean thousands. With that beings said, Tokyo has so much to offer such as unlimited shopping, entertainment and dining options. 

Happy Travels!

Spring Break is Over // Summer Planning

Spring Break is over for most of us. The crazy crowds and the traffic driving down to the beach should subside. 

Summer is right around the corner, so let the planning begin. Traveling to somewhere warm is on the top of my list after this dreadful winter we experienced. 

The Caribbean would be a beautiful place to visit this summer. Specifically, the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic has glowing white sand and gorgeous blue water that is to die for. The beaches rank among the best in the world and I can certainly see why. Catch a tan, grab a margarita and a great book. Relax. I love water sports and snorkeling and the Dominican Republic is full of great places to jet ski, scuba dive, sunbathe and bar hop! And the food is AMAZING!

A place that I have dreamed of visiting is Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Full of nature, sun, waves and wonderful food. Soak in the sun on the sugar sand beaches or view the Mayan ruins. Perfect for EVERYONE! I have heard the Papaya Playa is a great place to stay. You have the choice to sleep in a hut perched above the ocean. Enjoy fresh coconut!

France is one of the many places I obsess over. The beaches there are beyond amazing. Beware, many of them are nude, so you have been warned. The beaches in Nice in the French Riviera in Provence, France is a popular and breathtaking beach. Some of the beaches are privately owned, but the public ones are just as great. And guess what? The beaches are pebble beaches, which will make for an even more unique experience!

If you can afford it, travel to Bali this summer. I have never been but like most people, after watching Eat Pray Love, the desire to travel to Bali increased. Bali is a surfing paradise with a huge variety of beaches. The beached range from white and crowded to black sand and deserted. 

I have talked about Santorini, Greece in so many of my blogs. This is because I am pretty obsessed. My  aunt and uncle went last year and I drooled over their gorgeous beach pictures. This is a must on my bucket list. A great place for a summer getaway. The water is clear, the wine flows abundantly and the food is delicious!

These are my top places to visit this summer, but if you are looking for more, visit TripAdvisor or call your local Travel Consultant!