Is there a better 1-2 punch than a morning of exploring ancient ruins or a quaint tropical village followed by an afternoon of sunbathing with the locals? No, there is not. The sound of waves crashing is the same in every language, after all. Find your ideal beachy trip below.


**Pros:** island cruises, famous rum buckets, midnight beach dance parties.

**Cons:** there is absolutely such a thing as too spicy when it comes to street noodles.

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**Pros:** ancient Athens, spectacular Santorini, marvelous Myknonos.

**Cons:** your mom would like you to wait an hour after your last gyro before you swim.

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10 days. 3 cities. Sun-kissed everything.

**Pros:** 3 words: Catamaran. Party. Cruise.

**Cons:** The world’s best nightlife requires world-class arch support for your dancing shoes.

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The Greek Islands

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* Flight costs are included in your monthly payment plan, so you can pay over time
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* Flights are booked with major airlines
* 24/7 support no matter what time zone you’re in
* One checked bag included on most flights
* Option to make changes to your trip up to 99 days before departure

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You’ll stay at accommodations hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each property is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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Pack the sunscreen; the islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Paros average 300 days of pure sunshine each year. We’ll do the planning; you can enjoy a world of sandy beaches, blue skies, buzzing nightlife and the birthplace of civilization as we know it.

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* Internal ferry from Athens to Santorini
* Ferry transfer between islands
* 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro pass in Athens
* Entrance to select attractions

* Cruise the azure seas of the Aegean
* Hike to the top of Athens’ ancient and famous Acropolis
* Catch some rays at world-famous island beaches
* Make a wish at Naxos’ Temple of Apollo
* Snap a photo of the whitewashed (and blue-domed) buildings
* Enjoy epic, world-class nightlife in Mykonos
* Flood your Instagram with unreal vistas and Santorini sunsets

Ultimate Greek Islands

You’ll stay at accommodations hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each property is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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Catapult yourself back to the dawn of Western Civilization. Visit Athens and Crete, the catalysts of mythology and history as we know it. Then, dive headfirst into five of Greece’s most beautiful island havens. Swim, sunbathe, boat and experience the best of Greece on this 17 day island paradise.

  
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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* Ferry transfer between islands
* 15 nights in hand-picked accommodations, including one night aboard a ferry
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro pass in Athens
* Entrance to select attractions

* Hike to the top of Athens’ ancient and famous Acropolis
* Go off the beaten path in Crete
* Cruise the azure seas of the Aegean
* Catch some rays at world-famous island beaches
* Enjoy epic, world-class nightlife in Ios and Mykonos
* Cruise around Santorini aboard a private yacht
* Snap a photo of the whitewashed buildings of the Cycladic Islands
* Flood your Instagram with unreal vistas and Santorini sunsets

Thailand Getaway

You’ve selected an UltimatePlus departure. Nice choice! You’ll be staying at upgraded hotels throughout your trip. Each property is located in a safe and convenient area to ensure a comfortable stay, in rooms that are only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Actual accommodations will be made available to you 30 days before your trip.

In less time than it would take you to re-watch all the seasons of *Friends*, you could hit the hotspots of the Thai Islands with some actual friends you’ll make along the way. Yeah, let that sink it. Then, let your toes sink into the white sands, your mouth sink into epic street food, and the island sun sink into your skin…but don’t forget the sunscreen. This trip is sightseeing, meets cultural immersion, meets spicy noodles, meets turquoise waters, meets friendly elephants, meets the best 11 days of your life. This is Thailand. 

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Internal flights
* 12 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Dinner with drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Entrance to Elephant Nature Park, Wat Suan Dok temple, and other select attractions
* Traditional Kantoke dinner in Chiang Mai

* Get your fill of Thai street food as you wander through famous night markets
* Dance the nights away on the beaches of Phuket
* Lounge in the sun on white sand beaches and snorkel in crystal-clear waters
* Cruise through the 42 islands of Phang Nga Bay
* Enter the Grand Palace and behold the intricate gold buildings, temples, and statues adorned in vibrant tile work
* Do some shopping via boat at Bangkok’s floating markets

Cruise Croatia: Split to Split

For those who've wanted the best of Greece, Italy, and Eastern Europe all mish-mashed into one glorious place but haven't found it, we have good news. A paradise like that *does* exist—and it's called Croatia.   
  
Spend eight days cruising along the Croatian coast aboard your private ship. By day, you’ll drift between isolated coves, picturesque villages, and stunning vistas. At night, opt to head ashore to the charming and historic towns that have long attracted the world’s jet-setters (and the Lannisters) to this part of the Adriatic Sea.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* 7 nights aboard a private, fully staffed ship
* 2 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course lunch
* Farewell Dinner with beer or wine
* Entrance to select attractions

* Spend a week cruising around the Croatian islands with new friends
* Float in the crystal-blue waters of the Adriatic Sea during daily swim breaks
* Hit beachside bars and world-renowned clubs in Hvar town
* Taste locally grown wine and freshly caught fish
* Witness history from Roman emperors to Renaissance artists
* Soak up the sun from the deck of your vessel as you sail from one island to another
* Experience a vast variety of beaches and quaint coves off the beaten path

Caribbean Adventure: Dominican Republic

You’ve selected an UltimatePlus departure. Nice choice! You’ll be staying at upgraded hotels throughout your trip. Each property is located in a safe and convenient area to ensure a comfortable stay, in rooms that are only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Actual accommodations will be made available to you 30 days before your trip.

Looking for our standard accommodations? Choose a departure date without the starburst icon, and you’ll stay at a combination of boutique hostels and hotels.

When you think of the Caribbean, you probably picture fruity drinks on the beach, lounging in the water, and tan lines for your tan lines. This trip to the Dominican Republic is all that AND a bag of chips…full of breathtaking views and a few doses of adrenaline. The DR is paradise from every angle—white-sand beaches and rugged cliffs along the coast, mountains and jungles inland, and bustling cities sprinkled throughout. Get ready to spend nine days exploring, eating, dancing, and hiking your way through it all.

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* 8 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Dinner with drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Entrances to select attractions

* Hike to—and swim in—a picturesque waterfall in Jarabacoa
* Find out what a place nicknamed “The City of Eternal Spring” feels like
* Feel transported back in time, walking through the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo
* Ride the rapids of the Yaque del Norte River
* Watch kite surfers, windsurfers, and regular surfers do what they do best—surf!
* Get your groove on during a classic Dominican dance lesson

Costa Rica Adventure

You’ll stay at accommodations hand-picked by our team of local experts, in rooms only for EF Ultimate Break travelers. Each property is located in a safe, convenient area. You’ll receive your exact accommodations 30 days before your trip departs.

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*Pura Vida*. The unofficial motto of Costa Rica translates to “the simple life.” But it’s less about going off the grid, and more about living a life jam-packed with rainforest hiking, whitewater rafting, ziplining above the clouds, and splashing around coral reefs under the waves. *Pura vida* is an always optimistic outlook fueled by delicious Mesoamerican-inspired cuisine, the freshest coffee, and the occasional guaro sour cocktail. If you’re looking for all that and a little quality face time with sloths, monkeys, and dolphins, this is the trip for you.

* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private motorcoach
* Transportation between cities
* 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Daily breakfast, Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner
* Entrances to Manuel Antonio State Park, Santa Elena Cloud Forest & other select attractions

* Explore the biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica
* Zipline high up in the rainforest canopy at speeds of almost 60 MPH
* Lounge on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio State Park
* Walk high above the clouds in Santa Elena Cloud Forest
* Enjoy the freshest coffee of your life at a plantation tour and sampling

Barcelona, Ibiza & Valencia

Everyone knows that Spain is a land where people eat dinner late at night and sleep during the day. But until you actually go and experience it for yourself you can’t know what it feels like to taste patatas bravas on chopitos on albóndigas on chorizo in Barcelona’s tapas bars, or to dance yourself clean to the intoxicating bass music in Ibiza’s legendary night clubs, or to crunch the sand under your feet at one of Valencia’s Mediterranean beaches. So lace up your eating shoes, put on your swankiest swim suit, and start rolling your “r’s.” You’re going to Spain.

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* Round-trip flights & airport transfers
* Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
* Private deluxe motorcoach
* 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
* Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
* Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
* Metro passes in each major city
* Entrance to Parque Güell and other select attractions

* Immerse yourself in Spanish culture, cuisine, and customs
* Fall in love with buildings (you didn't think that was possible, did you?)
* Dance the night away at beachside nightclubs in Barcelona
* Taste-test tapas and wash them down with a glass of cava (and more tapas)
* Color yourself awestruck by the kooky design of Barcelona’s Parque Güell
* Have your face melted by bass in Ibiza
* Soak up some sun—and maybe some sangria, too—on Valencia’s world-class beaches

### Hit the beach on these sun-drenched trips

From the beaches of Greece and Thailand to those of Spain and Costa Rica, we create the ultimate beach trip. Fights, hotels, and local guides included. See trips now!

From the beaches of Greece and Thailand to those of Spain and Costa Rica, we create the ultimate break. Fights, hotels, and local guides included. See trips now!

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Hit the beach on these sun-drenched trips