Visit these amazing tropical summer break destinations to enjoy summer as you never had before!
Majorca
Majorca is the largest island in Balearic’s. Not only beach resorts is what Majorca is famous for – it has great diversity of nature and breath-taking landscapes like Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, which is included in World Heritage Site!
Interesting! First mention of famous Dragon Caves – Cuevas del Drach were in far year of 1338.
Activities like hiking and climbing are very popular, but you can just wander around, too – visit village of Valldemossa – town, where great Chopin once lived at one time in his life. Explore four amazing Dragon Caves, have been formed by tides of the sea thousands of years ago!
Majorca is divided in three parts – west coast is dominated by Tramuntana mountains, east coast – by Serres de Llevant mountains, and the centre of the island is calles es plas.
Various kingdoms have ruled over Majorca over the centuries, and they have left their marks, but Majorca still remains very strong in its traditions. Wineries of Majorca are as traditional as you can get and wine is amazing!
When to go? Best time for outdoor activities is spring and autumn, but you can enjoy some of them in winter, as well. Don’t go in the mid-summer, then it is hard to breath – only coastal areas offer some refreshment like taking a swim or enjoying breezes of Mediterranean Sea, which remains warm until the very November. May and September might be the best months for you!
Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean and it offers you fascinating history of many great civilizations and periods of history, as well as stunning scenery!
Interesting! Ancient civilizations like Phoneticians, Romans and Carthaginians have lived and breathed in Sicily.
Sicily presents Greek temples, churches of Normans and extravagant architecture of Baroque. Wake up with amazing scent of citrus fruits, during the day visit colourful and fun Palermo’s markets and have a glass of wine in the evening, while marvelling at thousands of years of marvellous history!
Activities like swimming, diving and hiking are most popular tourist attractions, which are truly wonderful, due to the fact that Sicily doesn’t have only pretty beaches, but great mountains and even Mt Etna – Europe’s highest volcano. It is fascinating what diversity Sicily offers – you can ski on a volcano and go diving in one day!
Sicilian food is stunning, and as Sicily have become so popular nowadays, kitchen has changed a bit and have become more modern, still – many chefs are tightly holding on to traditional recipes like cannolo or spiced fish couscous.
When to go? May, June, September and October are not the most popular months for visiting Sicily, but weather is great at that time and there are lesser tourists than in July and August.
Corfu
Corfu is one of the most beautiful and pleasant Greek islands. Homer thought of Corfu as a “beautiful and rich land”. Mountains dominate northern coast, where landscapes can be even a little bit dramatic, but still – the scenery is stunning!
Interesting! It’s been said that Corfu was an inspiration for island of Prospero in Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”.
Corfu was one of the first Greek lands, which established cultural institutions, for example, libraries. People of Corfu still remain very proud about their legacy, and you would be missing so much, if you didn’t visit some of Corfu’s superb museums! Architecture is wonderful mix of villas, farmhouses, resorts and Venetian palaces. Colours of Corfu are utterly delightful – turquoise water, yellow and pink flowers, green olive groves make it even more pleasant for the eye.
When to go? If you are about to lie around the beach, swimming and tanning, July and August are your months, however that is the busiest time in Corfu, as well, so be prepared for large tourist crowds!
Fiji
When thinking about Fiji, most people think of some luxury resorts, but there is so much more! Of course, resorts are great, but to truly experience Fiji, luxury resort isn’t a must!
Interesting! Long, long time ago people of Fiji practised cannibalism both in war and sometimes in everyday life, too. There was a missionary named Thomas Baker which became a victim of their cannibalism – all what remained of him was his shoe, which you can now see in Fiji Museum.
Not only scenery of Fiji is perfect tropical experience, you must try their beverages! Try kava drink or bitter beer – taste of those you probably won’t forget!
Among Fiji’s 332 islands you will find such tropical diversity as you have never seen before – if you are true adventure seeker, don’t miss out visiting some spectacular rain forests of Fiji. Only 110 of those islands are occupied, so think about how much you can discover in those, who are not occupied by people. Don’t forget to go for a climb and explore brilliant mountains of Fiji! Surfers and divers just love waves and coral reefs of Fiji’s waters.
When to go? Short answer – all year round. As there are so many islands you can visit Fiji, and as they climate differs from each other, even if it is a little bit, you still can visit Fiji any time. If you are looking for the best weather, you should first know, which island you are about to visit. Some say that the best months for visiting almost any island of Fiji are April, May, October and November.
Maui
Maui is perfect combination of exciting wildlife and fascinating history and culture! In second largest Hawaiian Island you definitely will have a time of your life!
Interesting! 8 main island make up Hawaii, however there are more than 120 islands and atolls, which make up whole island archipelago.
Activities in Maui varies from taking a part in hula dance and diving with sea turtles to golfing and water sports! You can be sure that you will find the best activity for yourself in Maui, too! Hiking, mountain biking and climbing are very popular, as well. On a hot day take a swim in amazing waterfall pool!
Cuisine in Maui is mouth-watering! You can find wide range of different foods, sea food, of course, is the most popular ingredient, but don’t be alarmed, if you don’t enjoy it, – there are other great foods, you can try!
When to go? Best months are April, May, September and November. In spring and autumn weather is very pleasant, and is much less crowded by tourists than in summer or winter.