I'm a travel consultant who's been all over the world. I'd recommend these 3 European spots for a dreamy summer trip.

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Hvar is one of my favorite summer travel destinations.

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I'm a certified sommelier. These 4 underrated European wine regions belong on your travel bucket list.

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The Thames and Chilterns region is an up-and-coming wine destination.

Pamela Vachon

I visited the 'Hawaii of the Atlantic,' an island chain only 5 hours from Boston. It felt like an unspoiled paradise.

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The Azores in Portugal
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic.

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I moved to Portugal by taking a two-week cruise there from the US. Traveling by boat had major benefits.

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Zachary Biss sailed from Tampa, Florida, to Lisbon to move.

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We spent 2 summers testing out living in different European countries. A year later, we're happily settled in our top pick.

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We searched Europe for a new home and eventually settled on our top pick and made the move.

Ashley Stahm

I rang in 2025 on a solo trip. Now, I'd happily celebrate every New Year's Eve abroad and surrounded by strangers.

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Chelsia Durkee

I flew overseas for a festival. I don't regret my trip, but I wouldn't travel like this again.

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Syeda Khaula Saad

I tried being a digital nomad in Portugal. It wasn't the dream I expected.

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The author in Lisbon in 2018.
The author thought that living and working in Portugal as a digital nomad would feel like living in a dreamy Instagram feed. It wasn't that easy.

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Dealing with chronic illness in the US was depressing. Since moving to Portugal, I feel healthier overall — and I'm saving money.

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Christina Kantzavelos left California and settled in Portugal.

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I visited Lisbon for the first time. Though I did a few things right, there's a lot I wish I'd known before I left.

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Author Jill SChildhouse posing on railing in Lisbon with aerial view of city behind her
My first trip to Lisbon went pretty well, but I wish I'd known then what I know now.

Jill Schildhouse

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