Are you tired of hearing about the same places in Europe? This is a large and diverse continent. There are plenty of great cities and holiday destinations, so there’s no need to visit the same places at everyone else.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a great holiday in Paris, for instance. On the contrary, it’s a great city and you’ll have great fun there. But you’ll also find that it’s busy with other tourists and you might like to try some new places, rather than keep returning to that city.

So where should you go instead? It really depends on what you’re looking for when it comes to having a great holiday, so let’s look at some options.

If you want to see some great scenery then you’ll be spoilt for choice in Europe. Norway certainly takes some beating, although visitors to Iceland might disagree. In both countries you’ll get to see that colder climates can still lead to great holidays.

Spain and Italy also have an enormous amount to offer. When many people think of Spain they tend to focus on the crowded coastal resorts. Although many people love to visit such resorts, if you want to visit the real Spain then it makes sense to head for the interior. Once there, you’ll find small villages that have hardly been touched by tourism.

Great scenery can be stunning, but you may also want to visit places where you can find a lively atmosphere in the evenings. The city of Galway, in Ireland, might make an excellent choice. Located close to some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery, you can spend time in the city and experience some of that country’s world famous hospitality.

As you can see, there’s no need to stick with the same old holiday resorts. Take a look at a map and try and pick out some new locations. Holidays are a great way to relax and to broaden your horizons.