We all have a list of places we want to see in our lifetime, so why not be a little bit more proactive about it this year and see as many of possible?

Since Ireland is right on the edge of Europe, with so many of the world's greatest destinations on our very doorstep, we should be taking full advantage of all the continent has to offer.

With that in mind we compiled a visual feast for you, including some of the most picturesque and underrated destinations in Europe, to give you a bit of holiday inspiration.

1. Dinant, Belgium

2. Lucerne, Switzerland

3. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

4. Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

5. Atrani, Italy

6. Ronda, Spain

7. Lofoten Islands, Norway

8. Porto, Portugal

9. Piran, Slovenia

10. Cornwall, England

11. Hinterbrühl, Austria

12. Colmar, France

13. Marsaxlokk, Malta

14. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

15. Santorini Island, Greece

16. Eger, Hungary

17. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

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