10 best ideas for your summer rest
Dozens of travel agencies offer us a great variety of summer vacation trips. You can easily get lost in numerous destinations and holiday options. Instead of looking for something exact we concentrate on useless information. But to organise a good vocation you should ask yourself only one simple question: what do you expect from your summer rest? As soon as you understand your desires, you’ll see a clear picture of your ideal trip.
For a vacation alone with nature
Umbria is an Italian region famous for its cultural heritage and fantastic landscapes. You can see here ancient abbeys and churches, medieval castles and fortresses, deep canyons and endless green hills. A great number of sacred ancient shrines built during the times of the Etruscans and the Romans have been preserved here. Cascada delle Marmore, one of the largest European falls, is considered to be the symbol of Umbria. Marmore’s Waterfall is 165 meters high. It got its name due to the calcium salts, which give a special colour to the rock. But the main sight of Umbria is Monti Sibillini National Park. Ten mountain peaks including Monte Vettore, which is the main one in Italy, are situated there.
For foodies
Copenhagen, the Dutch capital, has long been famous among tourists as one of European centres of culture. Copenhagen is home to the restaurant Noma, which was awarded as the best European restaurant twice in the past two years. You’ll be offered a great number of Scandinavian dishes here. The restaurant is special for its unique cooking conception. The products grown in eco-friendly Scandinavian regions are used in this restaurant. For sauces and spices cooking they take herbals brought from Southern Sweden. You can also taste lobsters from the Faroe Islands, cod from Norway, sheep cheese and blackberry from Iceland, berries from Greenland etc. A particular highlight of the restaurant is marinated salmon flavoured with citrus and special sauce. Even an experienced foodie will be surprised here! Besides, you can enjoy a cup of strong coffee and a piece of fresh Danish pastry in a local cafe. In your free time you can visit theatres or museums, walk along cosy streets, go boating along numerous channels. You can also visit some of the main city’s attractions – the palace complex Amalienborg, the Rundetårn (Round Tower) and of course Nyhavn district, a beloved place of famous artists, writers and journalists.
If you are fond of sports
Devon is a county in the south-western part of England. Here they keep traditions of the classical Devon wrestling. The bases of three professional football clubs are situated here as well – Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United. Any football fan can come and see them training. But the favourite sport game of the citizens here is rugby. It is played by boys in the yard as well as by professional players at huge stadiums. Besides, speedway is highly developed too. Those who want to try it can rent a bike here.
For those who like adventures
Far away from large resorts, in the eastern part of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote Island is located. It is one of the most mysterious and unusual islands in this archipelago. The majority of the island’s area is covered with clinker. It is a unique combination of wild volcanic landscapes, discreet modern architecture and green vineyards with stone planes. The island seems to be almost untouched by civilization.
If you prefer traditional rest
Sicily is a real paradise island, which has kept its pristine beauty. It has everything for a perfect rest – endless beaches, luxury hotels, expensive restaurants, lovely bays and magnificent mountains. Having immersed into blissful idleness don't forget to visit the Temple Valley in Agrigento and to enjoy Neapolis Archaeological Park in Siracusa. A spectacular way to finish your vacation is to climb Mount Etna, which is the highest active stratovolcano in Europe.
For those to be fond of romance
Biarritz is a quiet town in the south-west of France, it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The sea bottom has a unique shape here, so huge waves constantly appear here. This feature made the town a beloved destination for most surfers. Couples come to this part of France to spend their time here, to have a quiet rest and to surf the waves. You can spend your brightest and most unforgettable days here: stay in a rent cottage on a sea shore or simply in a tent on the beach. There’s an option provided by luxury restaurants to order a dinner to the sea shore. Candles, flowers, incense, and romantic music are included.
A rest to astonish you
Cephalonia is the largest Ionic island in Greece. Due to some tectonic processes, unbelievable nature phenomena appeared on it. Melissani is a natural wonder. This is the name of a cave lake. Scientists believe it appeared around 20 thousand years ago and hasn’t changed till present days. The sunlight which gets into the cave and goes down deep in the lake water creates an unusual sight. The lake in the water changes its tint form light blue to deep green and even black depending on the direction of the sunlight.
Heartwarming rest
Heartwarming – this is the right word to describe the character of vacation in Slovenia. It is a small cosy country situated in the middle of Europe. In spite of the small territory occupied by the country, it can make boast of the variety of its landscapes: form the snowy Alps to rushing rivers and waterfalls and the tender Adriatic Sea. Slovenia is rich in thermal springs, as a result the country is full of different medical and recreational resorts. Rogaška Slatina resort is considered to be one of the best treatment centres in Europe due to unique mineral water and excellent location.
For art lovers
San Sebastián is the most fashionable Spanish resort. It’s often called a “small Paris” for the architectural style brought from the French capital. The oldest European cinema festival and the international jazz festival Jazzaldia take place here. SanSe – this is how local people call their favourite town. SanSe got its world fame for its wide beaches, clean bay which has the shape of a shell, and Christ Statue which rises above the town. This is where Cristobal Balenciaga opened his first Fashion House.
Vacation in a megalopolis
San Francisco is not just a beautiful city, it is a city-landmark. Being the biggest Californian city, it consists of quite different districts. The city is situated in a wonderful place where the Pacific Ocean meets the shore and forms San Francisco Bay. One of its main attractions is Hills of San Francisco, there are more than 50 of them. They open a wonderful view of the city and its bay. Central districts are considered to be the biggest and most developed ones. The largest shopping malls, luxury boutiques, entertaining centres, night clubs, bars and restaurants are located here.
