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10 Secret European Summer Hot Spots

Europe's Summer Spots
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Europe is popular in the summer for a reason—the days are longer, the sun is shining, and everyone’s in a vacation mood. Unfortunately, it’s also peak season, when tourists swarm the continent, prices skyrocket, and hotels are booked up far in advance. So leave the well-trodden tourist trail behind and discover these 10 secret European summer hot spots instead!

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