Where to Go on Vacation

Water‑based Getaways: Sea, Thermal Baths, Saunas Or The Tropics

If your first image of “holiday” is a lounger and the surf, then a water holiday is for you. It’s not just about temperature — it’s about atmosphere: sun, open air, a slower pace and lightness.

• European beaches are best in June or September: fewer crowds, milder heat and top service. Greece, Spain, Cyprus, France, Croatia — each coast has its own rhythm.
• Thermal resorts suit those who prefer warmth from the earth rather than the sky. Late spring and autumn are ideal. Think Abano Terme in Italy, Hévíz in Hungary, or Slovenia’s spa towns.
• Winter is no excuse to stay under a blanket. The Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic offer stable climates, warm seas and reliable pricing — if you book before the last minute.

This style of trip is for people who want recovery, calm and sand between their toes.

City Breaks: Itineraries, Museums And Coffee At 4:10 P.M

 If you love exploring, studying façades and hunting for a great cup of coffee rather than sunbathing, head for a city.

Major European capitals are always a balance of pleasure and stamina. That’s why spring and autumn are ideal: fewer crowds, milder temperatures and a better chance to hear fountains and streets rather than tour groups.

Paris, Madrid, Prague, Rome, London, Barcelona, Budapest.

If you want something familiar but fresh, pick neighborhoods where locals live instead of the tourist center, and look past the sights to discover everyday life.

Active Holidays: Not For Sport, But For Horizons

Trekking, cycling routes and adventures — holidays where you end the day pleasantly tired. This isn’t about extreme sport or poolside snacks.

These trips suit people who need movement without rushing.

• Walking routes: the Alps, the Canary Islands, the Azores, Scotland, Georgia, Slovenia.
• Cycling holidays: the Netherlands, Austria, Italy (Piedmont, Lombardy).
• Boat formats: riverboats in France, island hops in Croatia or Greece.

Tip: comfortable shoes and reasonable day lengths matter. Otherwise — complete freedom.

Reset Retreats: Go Away To Come Back Different

Sometimes a holiday isn’t about sights or even rest. It’s about pause: slower emotions, mornings without alarms and a window view that asks nothing in return.

Quiet villages, islands and resorts focused on time rather than tours work best for this.

• Yoga retreats and wellness trips fit places like Bali, the Azores, Sicily, Morocco or Portugal.
• Mountain valleys — South Tyrol, the Rhône Valley, Swiss resorts.
• Secluded coasts — Halkidiki, Menton, Menorca, southern Crete.

Here it’s simple: fewer planned activities, more air. A day might be a walk, a cup of tea and a view. If you need to switch off and reconnect, this is the trip to take.

Inspiration Trips: When You Want To Be Surprised

If you don’t feel like another beach week or museum crawl, choose a trip that sparks curiosity: new flavors, scents and cultural codes to make your eyes light up again.

• Food travel: Tuscany, the Basque Country, Provence, Istanbul, Catalonia. Food here carries history, character and storytelling.
• Architectural and visual routes: Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville, Tbilisi, Bruges — cities that look and feel unlike one another. Color, mood and streets that make you feel part of a place.
• Unexpected discoveries: the Albanian Riviera with its simplicity and clear water; the Azores with volcanoes and endless green; Iceland’s south coast with black sand and hot springs.

These trips don’t need to be long — 4–5 intense days can be enough to shift something inside you.

Holidays With Kids — Without The Stress

This is one of the most requested — and most complex — types of trip. Kids need to be entertained, adults need peace, and logistics mustn’t turn into a quest.

Choose destinations with short flights, clear infrastructure, clean beaches and hands‑on attractions: zoos, aquariums, theme parks and family‑friendly restaurants.

• Spain (Costa Dorada, Mallorca), Portugal (the Algarve), Cyprus, Croatia, Turkey.
• In cities: Munich, Vienna, Copenhagen, Barcelona — places where comfort, parks and attractions naturally come together.
• Finland or Sweden for seasonal family magic: meet Santa, ride in sleighs through snowy forests and pet reindeer.

Rule for family trips: don’t cram everything into three days. Kids tire quickly. Sometimes the best vacation is sitting on a square with a waffle and watching life go by. That’s the real holiday.

Budget‑minded, Not “Cheap”

You don’t always need a fortune to have a great trip. Often timing and format matter more than money. Shift dates slightly, simplify the plan and skip the rush — you can go where you want, not just where you happened to land.

• In autumn, prices fall, flights get cheaper and crowds thin. Cities are calmer and coastal spots quieter. The key is not to cram too much in. Traveling modestly can still feel full and satisfying.
• Affordable European picks for autumn: Poznań, Sibiu, Vilnius, Braga, Plovdiv.
• Cheaper flight fares: midweek, from neighboring countries, with hand luggage and early booking.
  Alternatives to expensive beaches: southern Albania, Sardinia in autumn, mainland Greece.
• Mini‑breaks are powerful: 3–4 days in a new city can recharge you more than a familiar week away.

Remember: “budget” isn’t the same as “cut short.” You can travel simply and still feel complete.

How To Choose?

Don’t base your choice only on climate or cost. Start with what you want. Do you want to sleep in and ignore phones? Wander streets aimlessly? Relax in a hammam? Eat pasta amid vineyards? Knowing that is already half the trip.

The other half is picking an itinerary that matches not just the weather, but how you feel. Where everything feels “yours,” you’ll be comfortable regardless of the month.

If You Need Help, We’ll Guide You

At KJ Tours we don’t just recommend countries — we read states of mind. We’ll pick a trip not “for May” or “a three‑star with a pool,” but one where your mood can recover. We know how to arrange holidays without races, overload or weather mishaps.

The right vacation isn’t when “everyone goes.” It’s when you arrive and know: this is it.