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Imagine an endless white beach with azure blue water, mixed drinks from morning till night, sailing on a catamaran to a pirate island, or riding on buggies. Had enough of the provocation? This dream came true for us thanks to Swiss Air. We had four destinations to choose from - the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Maldives, and Mauritius. In the end, the Caribbean won and we can share our experiences with you.

Stockholm is a modern European capital city spread across 14 smaller islands. You can fly here for a few euros, but then get ready for quite an expensive stay. Our round-trip flight from Budapest cost us 10€. In September, the climate is around 15-20 degrees, so a t-shirt, jacket, and you can go explore the charm of northern Europe.

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.

Our return to Oahu passed by very quickly. This time, from the right side of the plane, we could see the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai, where lepers were once exiled. We are looking forward to exploring the North Shore, the world's largest natural maze at Pineapple Garden Maze, the east and southeast parts of the island with beautiful white beaches, and of course Waikiki.

The Big Island (Hawaii) is the most diverse island, and that was one of the main reasons why we chose it. The western side of the island offers the most beautiful beaches, the eastern side tropical forests and waterfalls. The island's highest mountain, Mauna Kea, has an elevation of 4205m above sea level. However, if measured from its underwater base, it is the tallest mountain in the world with a total height of 10,203m.

The Hawaiian Islands consist of 4 main islands - Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Big Island. The name Hawai'i in Hawaiian means "home of the gods". The tropical climate on the Hawaiian Islands has two seasons: the rainy season (October to April) and the dry season (May to September). The water temperature hovers around a pleasant 25°C.

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.