Southern Europe

Endless beaches with white sand are not only in the Caribbean. You can find them also in Europe on one of the Canary Islands - Fuerteventura. In translation, it means great adventure or strong wind, but you will definitely experience both. Our route was a bit more complicated from Budapest with a layover in Madrid, but we didn't let that discourage us. After all, where else in Europe do you have water temperature above 20°C in the middle of April?

The summer hasn't even started properly yet and we are already buying tickets to Cyprus. For 50 euros from Budapest, it's probably an unbeatable price. There is just one catch - you will arrive in Paphos and Ayia Napa is on the other end of the island. If you don't rent a car, I would only plan activities around Paphos, because it's quite a distance by bus.

To bathe in the ocean in the morning and conquer an almost four-thousand-meter peak in the afternoon? Why not, it's a perfect option on the island of Tenerife. At the end of April, we are heading to this largest of the Canary Islands. We had to look for flights a bit more complicatedly, as we flew on the second to last flight to Gran Canaria.

It is December 2011, and anyone who thinks that it is not possible to swim during this time is mistaken. The Canary Islands, or the "Islands of Eternal Spring," will quickly prove them wrong. Ryanair operates the Bratislava - Las Palmas route non-stop even in winter, and we managed to book tickets for €88. This time, we focused on exploring the entire island and the capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Rushed Bratislava, colder weather, nervous people sneezing at every step, unbearable boss, strict financial regime, and little vacation. These may be reasons why you dreamt today that you were somewhere on a deserted island in the position of a reclining shooter, drinking mixed drinks and surrounded by smiling native dancers.

At the end of 2010, Ryanair announced a new route from Bratislava to Las Palmas. A unique opportunity to fly to the Canary Islands directly from Bratislava was just waiting for the right deal. By the end of March, we managed to book round-trip tickets for 88€. Our second trip to the Canaries can begin.

It is the beginning of December and the temperature in Slovakia is below freezing point. How about cooling off in the ocean on the islands of eternal spring? We decided to visit one of the Canary Islands - Lanzarote. We combined two Ryanair flights - Brussels, Brussels - Lanzarote and hoped that nothing would happen during the transfer. The trip was successful and the lunar landscape of Lanzarote left a deep impression on us.

Not for nothing is it called the pearl of the Mediterranean. And when Ryanair starts flying there, it's a perfect combination for a low-cost trip in a beautiful setting. Yes, we're talking about the gorgeous Sardinia. After Sicily, it is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Our extended trip headed to the town of Alghero in the northwest of the island.

What would you say to boarding a plane on Friday evening, starting with a night swim, continuing with a full day of swimming in the sea, sunbathing under a straw umbrella, a mega party in the busiest disco at night, a morning tour of Palma and then back on a plane to Slovakia? Unrealistic? All it takes is one well-planned weekend :)

The new Ryanair destination came with a special offer right at the beginning, tickets for €6. Initially booked for 6 people, but our number ended up reduced to 4 and added another 5 people: one couple and a group of three led by a friend. It was the largest trip so far and a new experience with synchronizing such a big group.