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You’re all about relaxing while soaking up shimmering lake views.
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Garda, Italy
Balatonfüred, Hungary
Interlaken, Switzerland
Sitting within a wide bay, Garda’s home to plenty of beaches for pebbly paddles, lush lake views and a long tree-lined promenade that stretches along the water’s edge for over a mile.
Lake Balaton’s the star of the show here – hit the sandy shores for a swim in the warm water, test your balance on a paddleboard or catch an open-deck boat for a daytime cruise.
Explore not one but two lakes on a holiday here. Take a dip in the vivid blue waters of Lake Brienz, then set off on a boat trip to see plunging waterfalls and mountain views.
You’re an outdoorsy type, chasing epic mountain views on your summit strolls.
Active explorer
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See Chamonix
You don't have to be a climber to catch great views here – take lifts up to the peaks in search of hidden lakes and waterfalls, and get up close to the iconic Mont Blanc.
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Chamonix, France
See Selva
Set out on foot to see the show-stopping Italian Dolomites from all angles, with cable cars making it easy to get up high among the striking jagged peaks.
Selva Val Gardena, Italy
See Zell am See
Take to the lake on a paddleboard or head up to the mountains for high-altitude walking or biking – you’ve got over 400km of trails to pick from here.
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Zell am See, Austria
Your priority? Digging into delish dishes and drinks you can’t get at home.
Food fan
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See Zermatt
If you’re a real foodie, Zermatt’s the place to be. From high-quality mountain restaurants to artisan food shops and cosmopolitan bars, you’ll never run out of things to try here.
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Zermatt, Switzerland
See Kitzbühel
This colourful town’s a paradise for lovers of fine food, with plenty of award-winning restaurants, family-run mountain huts and even a brewery.
Kitzbühel, Austria
See Bardolino
Wine is taken seriously in this Lake Garda town. The hillsides around it are covered with some of the region’s best vineyards – and the rosé made here is world-class.
Bardolino, Italy
Your days are packed with art and history, keeping you hooked at every turn.
Culture chaser
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See Ohrid
A UNESCO-protected pick with history round every corner. Explore the clifftop Church of St John at Kaneo or wander the cobbled streets of the Old Town, down hidden pathways and through stone archways.
Ohrid, North Macedonia
See Bled
This crystal blue lake’s overlooked by a clifftop castle that’s home to frescoed walls and art exhibitions. And you can catch a traditional wooden Pletna boat over to the island and its church.
Bled, Slovenia
See Stresa
Serving up lots of grandeur and history, this spot in Lake Maggiore’s known for its lavish villas that line the lakefront. Plus, you can explore ornate palaces and gorgeous gardens on the Borromean islands.
Stresa, Italy
