Europe is an incredible place to travel, but with so many places to explore, it can be easy to end up doing a whirlwind trip where you’re constantly on the move. When you get back home, you’ll probably feel exhausted and stressed out, and you may not even remember all the places you went to and the things that you did.
If you’re hoping to have an amazing time in Europe while still having enough time to relax, here are some ways you can make it happen:
Slow down
Think you can visit six countries in three weeks? Sure, you could, but will you enjoy the experience? Nope. Cut that down to one or two countries, and you’ll be able to visit a few different cities in each and spend at least a few days in each area. One of the biggest mistakes rookie travellers make is trying to fit too many places in on one trip. This is a recipe for disaster since you’ll often end up spending most of your vacation getting from Point A to Point B and checking in and out of hotels.
Make it a cruise
Cruising takes all of the best parts of a vacation- exploring new places, eating great food, and spending time relaxing, and removes all of the worst parts- checking in and out of hotels, packing and unpacking your bag, moving from one city to another.
One of the best ways to enjoy your next trip? Relax on a Canary Islands cruise. Cruising is no longer just for old people- there are now cruises for all demographics, including young people looking to party and families looking to spend time together.
Research in advance
This doesn’t mean that you need to plan every minute of your trip- after all, you want to have some room for spontaneity while you’re travelling. But it does mean that you should spend some time figuring out what you can do in each place. That way, you can book tickets to the key attractions in advance and save time once you’re there. You can also figure out a rough itinerary so you have plenty of time to see everything you want to see- without being in a rush.
Travel for longer
This one will often depend on your boss. But if you have some vacation time saved up, why not make the most of your trip and turn it into a longer vacation? Some workplaces will even allow you to take unpaid leave, so you can truly get away from it all and return back to work feeling relaxed and refreshed.
