5 Hot Destinations You Can Fly To From Dublin Airport

Those looking to escape Ireland in the summer and take cheap flights to a hot destination will have several locales to choose from.

Some will want to head to the United States, while several cities in mainland Europe also have a lot to offer. People who plan ahead will have several cheap hotels to choose from when selecting accommodations for the trip.

1) New York is the largest city in America and has a lot to offer visitors.

These include historical sites such as Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty as well as an incredible theatre district, judged by many to be the best in the world.

Experiencing the outdoors here may be done at the spectacular Central Park as well as at world-famous Coney Island and Brighton Beach.

2) Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is located right on the Mediterranean coast and is home to impressive beaches even though the city does not consider itself to be a beach resort.

Bicycling is a popular venture here, serving as an original way to experience the surroundings in and around Barcelona.

Sónar is a three-day music and multimedia festival held here every summer.

3) Faro is the capital of the Algarve region, the southernmost part of Portugal located on the Atlantic Ocean coast.

The area is a popular one for summertime visitors due to its more than 100 outstanding beaches.

The city of Faro itself offers sights such as Cidade Velha, the Old City, where visitors can experience a peaceful area with cobbled streets and a medieval style.

4) Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain, offers a number of clubs of varying styles from glamorous to those with no dress code aimed at people in their 20s.

Flamenco shows are popular here, as are concert and dance performances and sports contests.

Arts enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to any of the three art museums that make up the Golden Triangle of Art.

5) Paris is known as one of the most romantic cities in the world, easily defending its right to be on this list.

Many enjoy a walk along or a boat ride on the Seine.

The Eiffel Tower is the centerpiece of the city’s skyline and is one of the most-visited tourist sights in the world.

Other popular destinations in Paris include the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum.

Which of these places would you like to visit the most this summer?

Guest post by Sergio Santos

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