Summer Escapes You’ll Love + 1 Hidden Gem No One Talks About! 🌞🌊 #travel #summer #youtubeshorts

👉🏻 Follow @johleneorton for more affordable luxury travel across Europe. ✈️ 👉🏻 Here are some of our top 🌞 summer spots worth adding to your bucket list – plus a bonus place most people miss (but really shouldn’t): 📍 Nice, France – Sunny, walkable, and great for exploring markets, beaches, and day trips along the French Riviera. 📍 Saint-Raphaël, France – Smaller and quieter than Nice, with beautiful beaches, coastal paths, and easy access to the red Estérel cliffs. 📍 Santa Margherita & Portofino, Italy – Santa Margherita is charming and more affordable. From there, you can take a boat or walk the coastal trail to nearby Portofino – both offer stunning views and classic Italian seaside vibes. 📍 Portinho da Arrábida, Portugal – A calm, clear-water beach in a protected natural park just about an hour from Lisbon. Great for swimming and a more local feel. 📍 Annecy, France – A beautiful lake town near the Alps. Think clear lake water, mountain views, and a lovely old town to explore – perfect for summer days by the water. 📍 Cascais, Portugal – Just a 30-minute train from Lisbon, with pretty beaches, a scenic promenade, and plenty of cafés and shops. Easy and relaxing for a quick coastal break. 👉🏻 Bonus: Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands – A relaxed beach town just 45 mins from Amsterdam. It has wide sandy beaches, chilled beach clubs, and a laid-back vibe. A great local alternative to more crowded beach spots like Zandvoort. 👉🏻 Which one would you check out first?