The Cheapest Regions for Summer 2026

Seven of the ten most trending global destinations for 2026 are in Eastern Europe: Prague, Sofia, Krakow, Budapest, Tirana, Sarajevo, and Bucharest. What they share: sub-€600 return fares from the Gulf, low daily costs (€40–€60/day including accommodation), rich history, and far fewer crowds than Pa

Europe: The Best Value Long-Haul

Seven of the ten most trending global destinations for 2026 are in Eastern Europe: Prague, Sofia, Krakow, Budapest, Tirana, Sarajevo, and Bucharest. What they share: sub-€600 return fares from the Gulf, low daily costs (€40–€60/day including accommodation), rich history, and far fewer crowds than Pa

Eastern Europe: 7 of the Top 10 Trending Destinations

Seven of the ten most trending global destinations for 2026 are in Eastern Europe: Prague, Sofia, Krakow, Budapest, Tirana, Sarajevo, and Bucharest. What they share: sub-€600 return fares from the Gulf, low daily costs (€40–€60/day including accommodation), rich history, and far fewer crowds than Pa

The Middle East: +35% in Summer Searches

Counter-intuitively, the Middle East itself is gaining as a summer destination. Cities like Oman's Muscat (cooler coastal summers), Jordan's Wadi Rum (desert evenings), and Lebanon's mountain retreats (Faraya, the Kadisha Valley) are trending among European travellers seeking culture over beach crow