Lonely Planet's Top 10 European Vacation Destinations

Santorini Island, Greece (Russel Yan)

As the temperature rises in summer, so does the irresistible urge to escape the daily grind as far possible.

For those lucky enough to travel abroad, Europe is always an attractive option, but nobody wants to spend their hard-earned money on an overpriced vacation while fighting for elbow room with fellow tourists. (Unless you scored a really amazing hostel, of course.)

1. Greece

2. Ljubljana, Slovenia

3. Southwest England, UK

4. Italy

5. Viking Denmark

6. Seville, Spain

7. Outer Hebrides, Scotland

8. Plzen, Czech Republic

9. Stavanger, Norway

10. Toulouse, France

via Mashable