Hi,
I'm (35/F) desperate for a vacation outside of North America. Waiting to see what happens with the EU, but I am fully vaccinated and living in the US.
My husband works a lot over the summer, so I may or may not be traveling alone (which I'm ok with, I've done it before). I have the second half of June, all of July, and early August. But, depending on availability, accessibility, and budget, I'm not quite sure how long to go.
I'm looking for a laid back island with gorgeous water and beaches for swimming. I'm not opposed to renting a scooter (preferably not a car) to get around. I'd like walkability, but bicycle or scooter is fine.
Right now, given the travel restrictions and interest, I've been thinking about Croatia. I found a little island not far from Split called Solta. It appears to be laid back, tourist friendly, but also pretty low-key. Right now, Croatia wants you to have a paid receipts for acceptance into the country. So while I think this island looks very nice, I'm not sure how much time to spend there. Is two weeks too much? I could start with a few days in Dubrovnik, and then ferry over to Solta. I can easily take side trips to Split. Also, if the EU is open, I don't want to limit myself to just one place. I have a friend living in London who is open to travel as well (she is also fully-vaccinated). Portugal is also open, and I've heard good things about Algarve (although not an island).
I'm not looking for much, just to be able to swim in the ocean, charming beach restaurants, and friendly locals. I'm not looking to party or go crazy. I've had an incredibly difficult year and I need to recharge. It'd be nice to find a yoga studio. I know the beaches in Croatia are rocky, but that doesn't bother me too much because the water looks amazing.
The other option I've looked into is Greece (also because it is open). I'd like to go to an island that isn't packed with tourists. One day I want to do Santorini and Mykonos, but with my husband, not alone. Any island suggestions for low key small towns, beautiful beaches, some tourism, but laid back? I was looking at Corfu, but have seen others that look equally nice. I just don't know how to choose.
So, if the EU opens fully, I could, in theory, do a Balearic island. It helps that I speak Spanish. I love Spain, and I hear Mallorca is amazing, but it's quite big and I'm not sure where to look. I've also looked at Menorca and, well, Ibiza (but I'm saving that for way post-Pandemic and again with my husband.). While I haven't done the Spanish Islands, I've done the Costa Brava, and I'd like to try a different country, just to expand my horizons.
I was hoping for some suggestions. I don't mind touristy, obviously as I am one, but I'd like some local charm. I'm also looking at Air BnBs, hoping to keep it less than $100/night (could be more depending on my length of stay). But I don't need more than a studio, so there seem to be a lot of options.
I'm open to suggestions anywhere in the world, but I've recently done Costa Rica (and I've now been twice). I love CR, but I want calm beautiful water and a bit more historic architecture. I'm also mindful of the pandemic and countries that are currently struggling. I know travel during the Pandemic can lead to ethical dilemmas, so I want to be conscious of where I travel. I'm thankful to be fully vaccinated, and able to invest money in places that depend on tourism.
Thank you for any help you can give!
Submitted May 15, 2021 at 08:34PM by TheGringaLoca https://ift.tt/3ohXBl8
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