Going To Europe? Here's How Experts Skip The Crowds (And Find True Hidden Gems)

Road trips from popular european citiesWe hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.Going to Europe this summer? You might be missing the best views, food, and cultural highlights if you stick to your chosen city, holiday experts at Skyscanner say. After all, some of the best attractions lie roughly two hours or less from the hotspots’ boundaries, and they’re quieter, more rewarding, and often lower-cost than their more famous counterparts. The trouble is that often, only locals know about these hidden gems. Or at least, that was true before Skyscanner – who offer car and hotel hire as well as flights – compiled an interactive tool which tells visitors the best road trips to take from a variety of European favourites, from Barcelona to Milan and Istanbul. Here are some of the best:But these are only four options of so, so many.Wherever you’re planning to travel to this year, Skyscanner has a tool to help you find the best local gems (and they’ll help you book everything from the car to the hotel and flights, too). BRB, just off to plan my next trip...Related...We Found The Best Transitional Clothes On Offer, But Hurry: They've Sold Out BeforeThe Anti-Ageing Secret Celebs Actually Use (And It’s Not Botox)The Best Sunscreen For Kids With Sensitive Skin, As Rated By Parents

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