Europe is home to an array of breathtaking vacation Islands, replete with natural beauty, stunning landscapes, and exciting exotic entertainment. Though there are many wondrous island locales to experience in Europe, there are 5 islands that truly standout as the best holiday islands in Europe and all of them can easily and cheaply be reached
Five things to Do While in Gotland Sweden
Gotland Island, Sweden is Sweden’s largest island, the largest island in the Baltic Sea, and a popular tourist destination with visitors from all over the world. The island has an extensive history dating back to prehistoric times, and interestingly, it was not always under Swedish jurisdiction. That said, there is plenty to see and do
Visiting Sicily Italy
The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy. It has a distinct culture which includes food, music, and art. Most people associate Sicily with organized crime and not necessarily a vacation spot. Typically this is most discouraging for foreigners outside of mainland Europe because Sicily is certainly a popular vacation
Visiting Iceland
Iceland is one of the most geologically diverse places on the planet and is an excellent place to plan a summer vacation. For those of you living in the US or Europe, Iceland is just a stop on the way and Icelandair offers stopovers without any additional fees. You can spend a few days in
Islands of Ireland
The island of Ireland contains two separate entities, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Both are located on the third-largest island in Europe where Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom (UK). Politics aside, the island of Ireland is a charming place that many people fall in love with after arriving. Its
Island of Cyprus
The island of Cyprus located in directly south of Turkey has a complicated political structure. Internationally when people refer to Cyprus they are typically talking about the entire island which has been split since 1974. Since a Greek-backed coup the island has been divided although only Turkey recognizes the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Gotland Scotland
The largest island in the Baltic Sea, Gotland is a popular Swedish tourist destination. Both its major town of Visby and coasts are popular with not only Swedes but people from around the world. Gotland has had an interesting history from its time as an independent entity, Danish rule, and now its Swedish heritage. You
Crazy Ibiza Spain
Well known for its parties and night clubs there is more to this island off the eastern coast of Spain than just good places to dance. The summer dance parties have really made the island popular and a big tourist draw for younger backpackers. While Ibiza is certainly a good place to head to if
Majestic Rhodes Greece
Rhodes is a small Greek island off the coast of Turkey and one of the premier tourist destinations in the Aegean Sea. The island has much to offer all kinds of vacationers and tourists coming from all parts of the world. Its a close ferry ride from Turkey (although be prepared you’ll need your passport
An Introduction to Lesbos Greece
Lesbos island (also spelled Lesvos), like Rhodes, is located in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Turkey. Its one of the top 5 largest islands in Greece and a popular tourist destination as well. There are two fairly large mountains on Lesbos, Mount Olympus and Mount Lepetymnos, which can be seen towering over the