We’re coming to that time of year where our minds wander to sunnier climes, beautiful scenery, poolside cocktails, and out of office email replies.
Holidays. If you’re still trying to think of a good location to escape to for a few days, Expedia has done a lot of the hard work for you and come up with a glorious list of five destinations that would give anyone Insta-envy.
First up – Annecy, France.
Known as the Venice of The Alps, the beautiful city is in a prime location beside Lake Annecy, and is only 35km south of Geneva, Switzerland.
Pictured is the Palais I’Isle, one of the oldest buildings in this city with a vast and rich history.
Next up we have Pamukkale, Turkey.
The stunning thermal springs have been a draw for visitors for years, and have been bathed in for millennia.
The site of the springs themselves has been declared a protected World Heritage Site, and the beautiful terraced rock pools are made from travertine, a form of limestone. Gorgeous.
And now the beautiful town of Positano, Italy.
Located in Campania off the Amalfi Coast, the town of Positano is a beautiful enclave, and pros of visiting include daytrips to see the breathtaking coastline, beautiful hiking trails, vast beaches and the best seafood Italy has to offer. Dreamy.
Salzburg, Austria.
The fourth largest city in Austria looks like something straight out of a Disney movie. It is the birthplace of Mozart, and the stunning Old City has been declared a World Heritage site.
Most of the external scenes from The Sound Of Music were filmed here, and the Bavarian Alpine surroundings are just magnificent.
Santorini. Greece.
Just look at those blue skies.
If you’re a reality tv addict, you may recognise the scenery here from Keeping Up With The Kardashians a few seasons back.
The food and wine here is meant to be amazing, and the Cycladic architecture makes for some beautiful photo opportunities.
