Traveling Inspiration Part 6-Europe

I have to admit that though I have not been there, most countries in Europe are just as drool-worthy as the lush beaches and snorkeling on my list in other places...but for different reasons. The food, the beauty, the culture, the history, and the architecture put many of these countries high on my own personal wish list. Some of the countries I have researched a ton and know exactly which places I would want to visit, such as Italy and Ireland. Others I am drawn to unique experiences such as Iceland with the thermal spa and chance to see the Aurora Borealis, or Germany and the promise of its Christmas markets. Croatia has an amazingly beautiful national park, Plitvice, and there are countless beautiful places to visit in Spain and Greece. This continent leaves me saying "I want to see it ALL."

Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Ireland	Europe	Dublin, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher	June-September	7 nights, castle stays, flight, rental car: $4,300
England	Europe	London	May-September for better weather	3 nights London, Eurostar to Paris, 3 nights Paris, flights: $4,025
Germany	Europe	Christmas Markets? Castles, Black Forest	I want to go in December	1 week Berlin and Munich, 4 star hotels, flight, Christmas markets: $3,200
France	Europe	Paris	May-September	3 nights London, Eurostar to Paris, 3 nights Paris, flights: $4,025
Croatia	Europe	Dubrovnik, Plitvice National Park	May-October	6 nights (Dubrovnik and Zagreb), international and regional flight: $4,100
Italy	Europe	Rome, Venice, Florence, Pompeii	February-June & September-October for slightly off-season	2 nights Venice, 3 nights Rome, 2 nights Naples, flight, train, including excursions to Pompeii and Colosseum, Vatican, Sistine Chapel: $4,800
Denmark	Europe	Copenhagen	April-September	3 nights Amsterdam, 3 nights Copenhagen, regional flight, international flights: $3,900
Iceland	Europe	Aurora Borealis, geothermal spa (Blue Lagoon), Crystal Cave	September-April	1 week furnished apartment, flight, and Blue Lagoon Spa: $2,900
Netherlands	Europe	Amsterdam, tulip fields	April-May for tulips	3 nights Amsterdam, 3 nights Copenhagen, regional flight, international flights: $3,900
Greece	Europe	Santorini, Athens	June-September for coastal areas	Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini 3-4 star hotels, flight: $4,100
Hungary (with Czech Republic & Austria)	Europe	Budapest, Danube River	April-September	3 nights Prague, Train to Vienna (2 nights), train to Budapest (2 nights), all breakfasts, flights: $3,950
Spain	Europe	Madrid, Barcelona, Coast	May-October	11 nights (Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville, and Valencia) rental car: $3,900
Scotland	Europe	Loch Ness, Isle of Skye	May-September for better weather	7 night, multi-city stays (Edinburgh, Fort William, and Iverness), flight: $3,800
Switzerland	Europe	Zurich	November-April for possible snow	Zurich, Lucerne and Geneva-6 nights & flight: $3,700
Cyprus	Europe	Beach	May-October	1 week, flight, 5 star spa resort $3,000
Bulgaria	Europe	Black Sea	June-September	1 week 4 star resort in Varna on Black Sea coast, flight, rental car: $4,200
Russia	Europe & Asia	St. Petersburg	Anytime honestly-I wouldn’t mind visiting when frigidly cold	6 nights Moscow and St. Petersburg, flight: $3,200

I hope that you have become inspired to travel like I have.