School is coming to an end and it’s time to think about traveling. CheapOair has suggested the most colorful and happiest destinations around the globe. From Technicolor houses in Italy to flower-filled canals in France, the destinations are guaranteed to put a smile on any visitor’s face.
1. Burano, Italy | Located in the same lagoon as Venice, Burano is the brightest town in Italy. Legend has it that the town’s colorful roots come from its fishermen, who painted their houses in bright colors so they’d be easy to see through the fog. So that’s how you get your family to agree to painting the house fuchsia. Touché Burano fishermen, touché.
2. Juzcar, Spain | The producers of The Smurfs movie talked the 250 people who live in this teeny, tiny town into to letting them paint every single building blue. Bonus points if you make friends with Papa Smurf while you’re there.
3. Colmar, France | The capital of Alsatian wine, visiting Colmar is like stepping into a Disney movie of sunshine and rainbows. It’s filled with flower-lined canals, tiny boats, a nightly light show and even a miniature train. How. Cute. Is. That.
4. Oia in Santorini, Greece | Perched on a Santorini cliff, this village is as charming as it gets. Complete with vineyards and donkeys, visiting Oia will pretty much make you feel like you stepped into a postcard.
5. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico | The only place on this list you can hit without a passport, visiting Old San Juan is like taking a step back in time. A small island that’s both a part of and totally separate from the Puerto Rican capital, Old San Juan features brightly painted buildings, cobblestone streets and lovely beaches. Yes, please!
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