100% Financial Protection

Book With Confidence

Trading since 1865

100% Irish Owned

Where can we take you?

Our unrivalled travel expertise gives us the ability to craft great value, family escapes to the world's most desirable locations. Our destination specialists combine local knowledge with personalised service to make your holiday a work of art. Secure your 2026 and 2027 holidays online or with our experts today.

A couple of people are walking down a snowy road.
Luxurious Hotel Sun Loungers Near a Pool With a Perfect View of the Ocean with Palm Trees as the Background -
A group of people with backpacks are standing next to each other on a bridge.
A Big Luxurious Cruise in the Middle of the Ocean - Cruises Barter's Travelnet
rivercruise
A large church in Lourdes sits next to a river surrounded by trees

Barter's Tours 2026

5 Nights Bantry Family of Parishes and Friends Pilgrimage To Lourdes
5 Nights Bantry Family of Parishes and Friends Pilgrimage To Lourdes
France

Flights from Cork Included!

From €999pp

View Deal
Barter's Tours 7 Nights Cinque Terre & Tuscany
Barter's Tours 7 Nights Cinque Terre & Tuscany
Italy

This tour is accompanied by a Barter's Representative

From €1,685pp

View Deal
Best of Japan Escorted Group Tour
Best of Japan Escorted Group Tour
Japan

Flights from Cork

From €8,299 per person sharing

View Deal
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima - Spiritual Director Fr Sean Jones
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima - Spiritual Director Fr Sean Jones
Portugal

Flights included

From €1,089pp

View Deal
Barter's Tours 7 Nights Sorrento Escorted Tour
Barter's Tours 7 Nights Sorrento Escorted Tour
Italy

Flights From Shannon Included!

From €1,599 per person sharing

View Deal
10 Days Escorted Tour of Egypt
10 Days Escorted Tour of Egypt
Egypt

Barter's Escorted Tours - Flights Included!

From €3,135 per person sharing*

View Deal
5 Days Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Fatima Pilgrimage - Led by Fr Joe McGee, MSC
5 Days Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Fatima Pilgrimage - Led by Fr Joe McGee, MSC
Portugal

Flights Available from Dublin/Cork!

From €999 per person sharing

View Deal

Latest Deals

Subscribe to newsletter

Never miss an offer! Great deals, direct to your inbox.

Subscribe

All Deals

Best of The West
Best of The West
USA

12 DAY ADVENTURE THROUGH THE AMERICAN WEST

From €2,246pp

View Deal
Cape, Safari and Falls
Cape, Safari and Falls
South Africa

11 days, 3 countries

From €1,958pp

View Deal
16 Days Thailand, Laos and Cambodia Adventure
16 Days Thailand, Laos and Cambodia Adventure
Thailand

The one that covers Thailand, Cambodia and Laos in 2 weeks

From €2,173pp

View Deal
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
Denmark

Big Summer Sale

From €4,092pp

View Deal
Vietnam Experience - without Ha Giang Loop
Vietnam Experience - without Ha Giang Loop
Vietnam

12 days, 1 country

From €1,545pp

View Deal
15 Days South America Discovery
15 Days South America Discovery
Brazil

15-Day South America Tour to Brazil, Argentina & Peru

From €3,715pp

View Deal
9 Days Contrasts of Brazil & Argentina
9 Days Contrasts of Brazil & Argentina
Argentina

Explore the Best of Argentina & Brazil

From €5,425pp

View Deal
9 Days Balkans Coast Explorer
9 Days Balkans Coast Explorer
Albania

Big Travel Sale

From €1,868pp

View Deal
11 Days Best of Italy
11 Days Best of Italy
Italy

11 days, 11 cities, 2 countries

From €2,925Pp

View Deal
Spanish Wonder
Spanish Wonder
Spain

9 Day Spain Tour of Madrid, Seville, Granada & Barcelona

From €1,976pp

View Deal
Country Roads of Switzerland
Country Roads of Switzerland
Switzerland

14 days, 19 cities, 2 countries

From €5,346pp

View Deal
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
Wonders of the Canadian Rockies
Canada

10 Day Canadian Rockies tour from Calgary to Vancouver

From €2,183pp

View Deal
14 Days Highlights of Europe
14 Days Highlights of Europe
Netherlands

See the Sights and Highlights Across 8 Countries on this 14-Day Europe Guided Tour

From €4,275pp

View Deal
Best of Croatia and Slovenia
Best of Croatia and Slovenia
Croatia

Best Summer Sale

From €2,876pp

View Deal
Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Spain, Morocco and Portugal
Spain

Big Summer Sale

From €3,422pp

View Deal
11 Days Rhythms of the South
11 Days Rhythms of the South
USA

11 DAY USA TOUR TO TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI & LOUISIANA

From €2,246pp

View Deal
16 Days Australia: Beaches and Reefs
16 Days Australia: Beaches and Reefs
Australia

The one that lets you soak up the sun, white sands & glistening shores of the East Coast

From €2,570pp

View Deal
Tastes and Sounds of the South
Tastes and Sounds of the South
USA

10 DAY USA FOOD AND MUSIC TOUR OF NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS, NATCHEZ & NEW ORLEANS

From €3,956pp

View Deal
Highlights of Bohemia
Highlights of Bohemia
Germany

15 Days Europe Tour: Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria & Czech Republic

From €2,003pp

View Deal
National Park Wonders
National Park Wonders
USA

9-Day US National Park Tour from Jackson to Rapid City

From €4,495pp

View Deal
Open suitcase with hat, sunglasses, headphones, camera, phone, and clothing on a bed.

Where to Travel in Summer 2026 in Europe

by Leonor Resende • 5 March 2026
Summer 2026 is just around the corner, and travellers are already dreaming of sunny beaches, cultural getaways, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're planning a short city break, a family holiday, or a luxury escape, knowing which European destinations are trending this year can help you plan the perfect getaway. From the postcard-perfect cliffs of Santorini, Greece, to the medieval charm of Dubrovnik, Croatia, the rustic beauty of Calabria, Italy, the cultural energy of Bilbao, Spain, and the year‑round sunshine of Tenerife, Europe is full of extraordinary places waiting to be explored this summer. In this guide, we’ll take you through some of the hottest destinations of 2026, complete with insider tips, must‑see attractions, and ideas to help you plan the perfect summer getaway.