The Best Destinations for a Holiday – June 2018
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June is upon us and we're already finding ourselves pawing for a summer getaway. Although the annual two-week family sun holiday may be on the cards, we've think you'll be pleasantly interested to find what's going on in Europe this June: from festivals to day trips and city breaks, check out what we've got in store before checking in at the airport.
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What's on: London is a city that always has something going on, in June the place to be is the famous Chelsea Flower Show, a garden show that has been held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for more than 103 years!
Summer is the best time of year to experience London's parks and gardens, with multiple lakes dotted around the city to hire rowing boats and an ice-cream.
How to get there: London being the transport epicentre of the UK, has a ton of connections from all over the place, find yourself a cheap ticket to the big smoke here.
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What's on: Lisbon is a recurring holiday hotspot across top travel lists, and it's easy to see why! It's stunning colourful buildings, its seaside location and of course, it's the craziest night of the year the Eve of Santo Antonio, Feast Day of the Popular Saints.
On the 12th of June each year the streets of Lisbon come alive with all-night street parties to the sounds of Pimba music, beautifully dressed citizens parading through the neighbourhoods of the city and a fine array of traditional street food, three ingredients for the perfect party escape!
How to get there: There are a ton of direct flights to Lisbon from any of the international airports in the UK, start looking for the best price here.
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What's on: June is the perfect month to visit the acclaimed 'Venice-of-the-North', typically known for its specific characteristics, there's a lot more to Amsterdam than coffee culture and the red-light district.
Its heaps of activities including the Artis Royal Zoo, canal cruises and open-air cinemas by the water make Amsterdam the ideal city break destination for any travelling family.
How to get there: Amsterdam's International Schiphol airport receives direct flights from all over the UK, which means the costs can be a little cheaper. Find your cheap flight with Omio!
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Catherine Munnelly
Born and bred in Dublin, Catherine left the Emerald Isle in pursuit of exploration. Her hobbies include spending countless hours planning her next trip, travel blogging and Google deep diving.
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