The Chase Travel Guide to Euro Summer
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There’s a reason so many travelers head to Europe in the summer: Long balmy days, incredible food and culture, endless opportunities to laze around alfresco.
In the Chase Travel Guide to Euro Summer, experts and insiders share ideas on how you can have it all—cliffside dinners, sunset yacht tours—without the crowds, the costs or the chaos. You’ll discover the unexpected destinations locals seek out when they want to get away, plus tips for making the most of classic destinations you can enjoy all year round (but especially when the sun is shining).
From the latest hotel openings in top summer spots to one writer’s quest to find a fuss-free European getaway, we hope these picks inspire you to live out your island-hopping fantasies or be the first in your friend group to check out a medieval town on the Baltic Sea. Whatever you need to make that summer vacation to Europe a reality, you’ll find it here.
Where Travel Insiders Are Going in Europe This Summer
By Maliah West
From the capital of Estonia to mainland Greece, experts share where they actually go to beat the crowds.
The Region That Makes Euro Summer Feel Easy Again
By Erika Veurink
Just outside of Lisbon, Portugal’s Alentejo region is a surprisingly easy European trip worth adding to your list.
10 New Hotels in Europe to Book This Summer
By Tim Chester
From a peaceful former convent in Nice, France, to restored palazzos across Italy, these are the new European hotels we can’t wait to check out.
Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Scotland, From Edinburgh to the Highlands
By Mary Holland
With its dramatic landscapes, historic landmarks and award-winning food, Scotland never really goes out of season.
The Hottest Riviera This Summer Is in Albania
By Betsy Blumenthal
This sunny but undersung Balkan destination has beach clubs and grilled meats, and might just be the buzziest coastline on the continent.
7 Euro Summer Opinions Worth Debating
By Betsy Blumenthal
Our favorite industry insiders offer their hard-won—and occasionally controversial—opinions on what makes a great Euro summer.
3 Hotels to Book for Your Euro Summer Vacation
Why You Should Stay in a 600-Year-Old Tuscan Monastery This Summer
Get ample privacy and sweeping views of the Italian countryside at the just-refreshed Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel.
Check Out the French Riviera Hotel That’s Refreshingly Not a Scene
Discover a soulful alternative to the French Riviera’s showy grandes dames when you book a stay at Hôtel du Couvent.
This Resort in Montenegro Is the Riviera Escape You Need This Summer
Set on Montenegro’s Adriatic Riviera, One&Only Portonovi is an elegant retreat that favors space, restraint and a strong sense of place.
More Hotels to Book in Top Euro Summer Destinations
Where to Stay in Rome Right Now
Rome may be known as the Eternal City, but its hospitality scene is constantly changing. In fact, the city is experiencing a particularly exciting hotel opening spree as of late.
Where to Stay in London Right Now
There’s no question about it: London has been having a hotel moment, and the stream of new openings trailing out of the Big Smoke doesn’t seem close to slowing down.
Where to Stay in Barcelona Right Now
Each hotel here has a distinct lens on luxury—and no matter which you choose, you’ll be served a slice of Barna at its best.
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