Traveling to Europe in July? Need some ideas?

So it’s hard to sit and write today. My internet is down….again! And  so I’m trying to concentrate as I sit overlooking Hamilton Harbour (in Bermuda) watching the sailboats sway.

Finding Bermuda

Why? Well it’s about floating and waves…and no I kid. It’s Newport to Bermuda time and apparently the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is full because The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy club is filling-up.

How do these boats find Bermuda? Well they’re pretty well-equipped so navigating our reefs is no problem.

Are you trying not to find Bermuda? Maybe escape the 21-square-mile island for July? Are you heading to Europe? Or maybe you’re debating whether or not to go? Here are some ideas:

Let’s start with the only direct connection from Bermuda to the other side of the pond – London, England. Well if anyone’s been watching….well anything the news, Wimbledon, whatever, you know that an American and a French player are on a mammoth session (ten hours and counting). Hopefully they will finish their game by the first week of July when the tournament ends!

Heading to Italy? Fancy a horse race? So do the folks in Sienna. For July

Italia!

2nd even some families will be divided as the horses race around the city centre. It’s the Palio di Siena! I’ve never seen it in play, but I’ve seen Siena and I know how small the square is…..I’d definitely make it here if you can!

Of course France celebrates their Bastille Day on July 14! Independence…..Here’s some ideas on how to enjoy Paris – Bastille or not.

Fancy a little exercise before heading for Paris? Run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain from July 6 to the 14! .

Jazz more your style? Head to Montreux, Switzerland for their two week jazz festival. From July 2 to the 17th the hills will be alive with the sound…. of Ben Harper to Billy Idol!

Any other ideas? Got something you’d like to add? Maybe something to see in a destination further afield? I’m looking forward to your suggestions!