From large to small, north to south, thousands of islands scatter the coasts of European countries giving rise to ports and shores to explore. Witness the Aurora Borealis from the cliffs of the Svalbard Islands and embrace the raw landscape and bracing climate of the North and Baltic Seas. Watch whales and dolphins from the Azores. Discover the magnificent backcountry and cultural heritage the Balearic Islands offer. Stand among the white walls and blue domes of the villages at Santorini and imagine the legendary city of Atlantis preserved beneath the waves. Explore the natural and cultural intricacies along with stellar coastal scenery hiding on European islands.
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Sail the Seas
Read more about: Sail the SeasLeadWith close to 66,000 km of the coastline in the old continent and thousands of lakes, rivers and canals, exploring Europe by boat is an unforgettable experience. -
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Hidden Gems in Spring
Read more about: Hidden Gems in SpringLeadSpring is the perfect time to be in Europe. Discover why. -
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Europe in Fairytales
Read more about: Europe in FairytalesLeadEurope is a magical place. From ancient castles to picturesque waterfalls, much of the scenery looks like it could be straight out of a fairytale. In fact, much of Europe’s best literature, collections of short stories and iconic European fairytales are inspired by real places. Explore them for yourself to turn the stories of folklore into your reality. -
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Cycling Routes in Europe
Read more about: Cycling Routes in EuropeLeadEurope is a very bike-friendly continent, both in the cities and out in the countryside. -
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Vegetarian Delicacies in Europe
Read more about: Vegetarian Delicacies in EuropeLeadAll Natural. All Delicious. -
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Top picks for an LGBT-friendly European holiday
Read more about: Top picks for an LGBT-friendly European holidayLeadRich with diversity and beaming with culture, Europe is home to everything from pride parades to museums that celebrate the LGBT community. You can find an entire district of high-end shopping in one city – then go skiing down whitewashed mountains in the next. So inspire your upcoming European stay with some of the area’s most enticing settings. -
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Honeymooning in Europe
Read more about: Honeymooning in EuropeLeadWhen people think of a classically romantic honeymoon, most people think of Paris. And with good reason, Paris, France is the city of love, after all. Beyond Paris though, there are many other options for wonderfully romantic getaway in Europe. -
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From Outlawed to Outpouring
Read more about: From Outlawed to OutpouringLeadChristianity has changed over the centuries. Europe has been at the crux of that change. Rome is the heart of the Catholic Church. Germany is the birthplace of the Reformation. Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania monasteries have been greatly influenced by Orthodox Christianity. From the underground religious practices during the Roman Empire to the modern acceptance of all types of faith, Christianity has evolved in Europe, and is worth exploring today more than ever. -
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The Right Stuff
Read more about: The Right StuffLeadPlan a European vacation that fits your travel style!