Europe

There are a few destination in the world competing for the top luxury destination status, Costa Navarino Greece is one of them. A destination of its own, the Costa Navarino Resort in the region of Messenia in southwest Peloponnese has gained world-class recognition as one of the most exclusive luxury resorts in the Mediterranean, and rightly so.

The picturesque mountain village of Metsovo is one of Epirus’ best kept secrets. Offering bountiful experiences to its visitors, this all year round destination is often called the Switzerland of Greece. From spectacular natural beauty, to authentic traditional character, ski-slopes and wine culture, Metsovo and its inhabitants will charm you with its tasteful charm.

Crete is a country onto its own, its diverse landscape, spectacular scenery, delicious cuisine and authentic hospitality, make it one of the most attractive destinations in Greece. Although Chania, Rethymnon and Heraklion are the most popular regions of Crete, the lesser known Lasithi in Eastern Crete — deserves a lot of praise.

Nestled in the heart of Vourgareli, surrounded by a lush pine trees forest and glorious mountain peaks, the Rouista Tzoumerka Resort in Arta is a spectacular retreat. A deep respect for the environment is evident from the modern yet organic design, where guests are invited to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Ioannina is found in the north-west part of Greece and about 70km away from the beach. It has to be one of the most amazing cities in Greece, being built on the shores of Pamvotida Lake.

For families who want a cool holiday together, Chamonix in southeast France is a fantastic ski destination – a ski resort where you can spend amazing times on the slopes or off them. Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France, but things to do in Chamonix certainly don’t only gravitate around skiing and it offers a bag full of other exciting activities throughout the year.

Lefkada is one of the most popular Ionian islands which attracts thousands of visitors yearly and has hotels to suit every traveler. For those seeking a more luxurious escape, the Crystal Waters Lefkada is an ultimate choice.

Bergamo is located in the Lombardy region just northeast of Milan. It is well known for holding a whole lot of Italian history as well as spellbinding architecture. A visit to its older upper district called Città Alta reveals its beautiful cobblestone streets and the Duomo di Bergamo or the city cathedral which it is home to.

Freiburg is one of those old Medieval German cities (it was established in the year 1120) that you can try to explore in one day. It’s far from being medieval in terms of sustainability though, as it’s one of the most sustainable cities on our planet and for this reason it was even called the Green City. Located on the edge of the Black Forest, it has all the things that you can expect from German city in winter – Christmas Markets, the charming Old Town, awe-inspiring gothic cathedrals, breweries, markets, narrows streets and many more. 

Being on the most popular tourist destinations list in Germany, it’s also a university city, a stronghold of literature (since the end of 2014, Heidelberg is UNESCO City of Literature) and a very romantic city. Its romantic charm is bestowed by the splendid riverside, charismatic old bridges and buildings and of course the castle ruins overlooking the city center. During the wintertime, Heidelberg’s charm becomes reinforced with the Christmas spirit and activities, which makes this city even more attractive for a curious traveler.