Pinterest’s Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2017 (and the Best Airbnbs in Each Spot)

This often overlooked travel destination is a must for any self respecting adventure traveller (who doesn’t mind retiring to a luxury villa at the end of a long day). From the beautiful national parks offering plenty of invigorating hikes, to the breathtaking coastline, the Canary Islands is a hidden gem you’ll find yourself returning to for years to come. And here’s where to stay…

This cliffside manse is like your own mini resort, with a lovely little pool and beautiful lawns overlooking the Atlantic and Mount Teide. The two-bedroom villa books for $493 per night, but we warn you, staying in a house like this makes it really difficult to do anything other than lounge the day away.

When the late afternoon sun becomes too hot to handle, you can retire to your swishy modern living room for a sangria-infused siesta.

Bathed in sunlight, the home’s deck becomes the perfect spot for cocktails followed by dinner under the stars. What more could you ask for from a vacation?

After a busy day exploring Kyoto’s famous bamboo grove and waiting patiently to capture a perfect photo of Fushimi Inari-Taisha, there’s no better spot than this sweet, little guest house to rest your feet for the night.

The welcoming home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and rents for $433 per night (which is reasonable considering how expensive it is to travel within Japan).

Enjoy a traditional Japanese soaker tub, which is designed to be filled right to the edge, allowing the water to spill over as you submerge all the way up to your ears!

The guest house has the loveliest bamboo courtyard in the middle of the home. It’s the perfect spot to start your day with a calming cup of tea, before you adventure out into the bustling city of Kyoto.

New York City is one of those travel destinations that tourists never tire of. The galleries can be visited time and again, there’s always new restaurants and food trends to try, and even the oldest New Yorker will find themselves strolling down streets in the city they never knew existed.

For a visit to the Big Apple, what could be better than a spacious loft, dappled with exposed brick, quirky furniture, a touch of graffiti, and panoramic city views? In typical New York City fashion, this rental doesn’t come cheap. It’ll run you $2,116 per night!

Now that you’ve gotten over the sticker shock, take in the beauty of the loft’s modern kitchen. We love how it’s essentially a hallway (between the living room and bedroom) but the design is so spectacular and minimalist, it blends seamlessly into the loft, and adds so much warmth and character.

So, remember that $2,116 per night price tag? That’s for a single bedroom…but what a bedroom! The mid-century modern furniture and lighting pairs perfectly with the modern textiles, exposed brick and epic fiddle leaf fig tree. Visit for a weekend, and you’ll want to stay for a lifetime!

Thanks to Icelandair’s incredible deals, making it easy to plan a stopover on your way to almost anywhere in Europe, Reykjavik has become one of the most popular destinations in the world! Whether tasting Iceland’s incredible cuisine, exploring museums or enjoying the Northern Lights, a visit to Reykjavik is one you’ll never forget.

Complete your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Reykjavik with a stay in a one-of-a-kind rental. This colourful home once belonged to Jón Leifs, a famous composer in Iceland, and though it’s been restored over the years, the current owners have made every attempt to maintain the historical integrity of the home’s architecture and design.

So what will the five-bedroom, two-bedroom home in the notoriously pricey country set you back? $1,255 per night. (A home with history doesn’t come cheap!)

Oh hello, glamorous boudoir! Why, yes! I’d love to visit you and sleep on your antique bed frame, under a gold sequin bedspread.

There are few places on earth as breathtaking as Greece. Known as the “supermodel” of the Greek islands, Santorini is iconic for its whitewashed buildings, sky-blue roofs, and gorgeous clusters of Bougainvillea, this must-see for luxury lovers certainly lives up to its camera-ready reputation.

If you’re travelling to Santorini during hotter months (July and August are scorchers), you’ll want to book a rental with a swimming pool and lots of room to lounge outdoors. This modern hideaway has all that and more! The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home is spacious and airy, with a unique design that’ll have you feeling like the God of all tourists!

A visit to this (mini) Grecian palace rings in at $583 per night.

Like the property on the Canary Islands, this home in Santorini is the type of rental where it’s easy for days to slip away, and suddenly you’ve spent an entire week lounging by your private pool (not that there’s anything wrong with that).

When you think of the Scottish Highlands you’re likely envision Fort Augustus, a small village on the bank of the Loch Ness. This idyllic town is nestled within the highlands, offering sweeping vistas and typical moody weather.

For the quintessential Highlands experience, what could be more memorable than a stay in an old Abbey? For $145 per night, you can rent a room in Glen Mor, an abbey built in 1880 and used by Benedictine monks for over 100 years.

Guests have access to “Highland club” facilities, including a gym, lounge, games room, outdoor tennis court, croquet and beautiful outdoor spots for walks and picnics.

Traveller’s tip: pack comfortable shoes…

Beautiful, beautiful Barcelona! One visit and you’ll be hooked on the colourful culture, world-renowned cuisine and laidback lifestyle in this vivacious city. Book a rental in the Gothic Quarter and you can spend your visit walking to just about every sight in the city, it’s the hub of activity and borders La Rambla, Barcelona’s famous promenade.

Live like a local (a very, very wealthy and sophisticated local) and book this stunning palazzo in the Gothic Quarter. It books for $260 per night, sleeps four, and has the most charming courtyard that begs for the enjoyment of a bottle (or two) of wine under the stars.

You’ll never see a bedroom like this again! The sexy Spanish abode is a design-lovers dream. As the Airbnb listing suggests, it’s perfect for honeymooners…we can see why!

Two city bikes are included in the rental, and the beach is only a five-minute ride away, making this the only thing you need to book for the ultimate experience in Barcelona!

Bora Bora is a celebration of sparkling colours dappled in sunlight. From the turquoise waters to the indigo skies, Bora Bora’s beauty will capture your heart and invite you to relax, relax in a way you never knew was possible.

A darling little bungalow right on the water is all you’ll need for a sleepy getaway to Bora Bora! This rental runs $558 per night and sleeps two (calling all honeymooners!).

We love the chic, modern design of the rental. When the windows are all open, the gorgeous scenery fills the home with lush, vibrant greenery!

Guests of the Airbnb will have access to snorkeling gear, bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks. What more could you need in beautiful Bora Bora? (Besides a cocktail, maybe.)

One visit to the French Alps ski town of Courchevel and you’ll see why it’s a favourite of Europe’s elite. Majestic mountains promise the thrill of some of the best skiing in the world, while cozy chalets in chic French villages provide a luxe spot to end the day with après-ski.

Most of the original chalets in Courchevel have been scooped up by large companies, making this family owned rental a special spot, with loads of personality, and all of the trappings of home. But the comforts of home don’t come cheap in Courchevel, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom chalet rings in at $4,631 per night! (And that doesn’t include your ski pass and rentals!)

The rental is a quintessential chalet, with gorgeous hardwood floors and intricate woodwork trimming the ceiling, with layers of paid and cozy textures.

We bet you’ve never seen a chalet with its very own spa before! This incredible home has been outfitted with a chromotherapy jacuzzi and a hammam!

If you’re looking for sandy beaches, clear waters and beautiful coral reefs for scuba diving, looking no further than Sharm El Sheikh, a breathtaking resort town situated between the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula.

Villa Montazah is a Spanish style home with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a patio deck and swimming pool that could rival any International resort! It rents for a steal at $308 per night (but you better book fast, Sharm El Sheikh is a major up-and-coming hotspot for luxury travellers, these amazing rates won’t last long).

It doesn’t get more romantic than a candlelit dinner from your own private villa overlooking the Red Sea!

With a pool so gorgeous, you’ll hardly spend anytime indoors, but here’s a peek at the stunning, modern space.