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Summer Forecast: If you can stomach the airfare (which has happily come down to more digestible rates since its through-the-roof 2008 highs), Europe glows during its celebrated summer months. The cafes are abuzz late into the night, northern Scandinavia gets nine months worth of cabin fever out of its system beneath a sun that never sets, and resort towns from Spain’s Costa Brava to Mykonos are flooded with Mediterranean sun-worshippers. Hike among alpine flowers or take in an outdoor concert to claim your very own Sound of Music moment.
14. SWITZERLAND
In the heart of Western Europe, Switzerland is the epicenter of the Alps. Famous for its political isolation and self-sufficiency, the country offers a wealth of activities year-round. Visitors are drawn by the majesty of the Alps, naturally, plus cheese and chocolate, hiking, history, and skiing.
Why Go In Summer: Though summer marks the high season for Swiss lakeside resorts and cities like Zurich, it’s a great time to snag bargains at dedicated ski resorts like Gstaad, Verbier, and Zermatt. These ski-centric locales have come to embrace year-round outdoor opportunities like climbing, mountain biking, and golfing – all of which can be enjoyed under the summer sun, minus the maddening winter crowds (and inflated hotel rates). Plus, the Swiss National Tourist Office has sweetened the pot by offering dozens of summer travel specials on their website. For even more bang for your buck on airfare and hotel rates, travel on summer’s fringes in June or September.
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