Being from Florida and now living in Zug, the clouds and the cold have had me down for a while. I deal with it fine, but since I know the warm, laying out weather isn't until late June or even July, where do I go???

There is always the Mediterranean, but that is a pretty big category! Does anyone know the perfect place for a three day vacation that usually is cheap to fly to? A place that is beautiful and actually warm by April? I really would hope that by April there is some warm weather to be had somewhere further south. And obviously some places are fancy or popular and flights/accomodation would be expensive! But seriously, any insight, fellow travelers? Where, when and how? What is your go-to affordable weekend trip when you just NEED the sun, water, and heat but it's still spring here in Switzerland?

Thanks so much everyone!!

I am also interested to see what people recommend. I too come from the southern part of the U.S. and am ready for more sun and warmer temps. I have handled all the cold and clouds better than I thought I would but I do get very excited when the sun peaks out and the blue skies shine through! Sorry I don't have anything in response to your actual question other than the ability to commiserate with you! Ready for these again !

You really can have it all !

Looking for something similar. Tunesia and Egypt qualify but they are not really countries I want to visit regarding their current political situation.

How about the Canary Islands? I've been a couple of times to Tenerife in March and it was quite warm on the beaches.

Azores and Ceuta

How about Malta - only two hour's flight from Zurich, sunny virtually all the time, relaxed, friendly, historically interesting, fab food ...

Disclaimer: I promised that I am not a paid up member of the Malta Tourist Board

I recommend the Canary Islands too. We visited Gran Canaria at the end of February and it was warm enough for the beach. I found it very pleasant and not too warm.

Thanks so much everyone! I'll definitely look into flight prices to Malta, Canary Islands, and the other places mentioned! I need a pick me up weekend!!

Not sure if you have already booked travel but here are some places I have been that I would defiantly recommend.

1) Cinque Terre *Italy (Gets warm by May ) 5 hour drive from Zurich
- very cute costal villages attached by hiking trails along a cliff
Stay in - Monterosso al Mare For the beach (3 days is long enough to see it all / relax for a bit & enjoy some amazing yummy italian food)

2) Almafi Coast (Italy) - more expensive but stunning and warm by end of April

3) Greek Islands- Maybe not a short getaway but def. somewhere you need to see. My favs - Santorini, Milos and Mykonos (Great for vacay May- end Sept.)

4) Castiglione della Pescaia (Italy) - A very nice beach- cheap cabin camping- or stay at a hotel next to the camping for a very clean/ relaxing beach close to a village & nice to go away for some nights to relax. (7 hour drive from Zurich)

Places to go in the winter to escape the cold would probably be Africa - Morroco Egypt or as mentioned before Malta... Potentially southern parts of Spain- but I've never been myself so don't have recommendations.

Ibiza if you are looking to party... Could also be an option.

Hope this helps!

I am off to Thailand for 2 weeks in April.
Gonna be REALLY HOT.

Canary Islands is OK.Spent 2 weeks there one December.
Has a moderate climate year round.Would not go back though.
Just black sand on the beaches and lots of places to eat.
A bit boring but OK for 3 days I guess.

If you looking for a party place then I could definitely recommend Ibiza.
I been there a total of 6 weeks already.
Should be quite warm already in April but the summer season really starts in May.

oohhhhhhh Thailand sounds really nice and warm...maybe a little rainy in April but who cares....that reminds me, need to sort out a dive trip soon!

Agree with kazzadivenutzi - a very nice place to go.

You might get lucky to Dakar from Basel Euroairport for about EUR200

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