Are you ready to put winter behind you? The best way to do this is to start planning your summer holiday! If you would like to party this summer then you will be glad to hear there is no shortage of great holiday destinations throughout the world where partying is most definitely on the agenda. From Tenerife to Zante and from Ayia Napa to Ibiza, there is plenty on offer. The choice is yours.
Ibiza
Long regarded as the "entertainment island of the world" by many, including the Guinness Book of World Records, Ibiza is undoubtedly synonymous with hedonistic summers. Situated off the coast of Spain and part of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is known for its world-renowned clubs that have some of the best A-list DJ's in the world. Perhaps more than any place on this list, if you simply want to dance, then this is the place to go.
Reykjavik
While you may be surprised to see this destination on the list, Reykjavik comes to life in the summer, when the famous Midnight Sun crests the horizon. The area is perhaps best known for midnight golf and 'white nights'. On June 23rd, the Viking-inspired festival known as "midnight madness" is perhaps the highlight, when the place is lit up by massive bonfires and great live music. If you get a bit hot and bothered in the warmer countries, the summer temperature in Iceland will be a welcome relief.
Côte d'Azur
If you are looking for something a little more up-market, however, then the place to head for is the Cote d'Azur. The famous quartet of Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes and St-Tropez offer the very best in beaches, casinos, restaurants and nightclubs. You may be content spending your time at Monte Carlo's infamous casino, but if you are planning on dancing the night away, the place to go is Cannes' palm-treed Croisette boardwalk. However, for the ultimate in overall nightlife, St Tropez is the pick of the four.
Ayia Napa
The resort of Ayia Napa is a great favourite, as tens of thousands of people from all over the world flock here year after year with one purpose - partying. Equally popular among Scandinavians and the Dutch as well as the British, Ayia Napa is full of great beach parties, vibrant bars and hot nightclubs. For the highlights, go to the afternoon parties at Nissi Beach, where you can combine one of the most beautiful beaches with some super-sexy dance competitions. The fun starts at around four or five in the afternoon and prizes often include one-day cruises to Egypt.
Tenerife
Despite having gained a sad reputation as being a touch 'loutish', Tenerife's nightlife is still among the most varied and rich around. If foam parties, wild nights and booze cruises are your style, then this is the place to head for. However, the region also features plenty of traditional fiestas, fine cuisine and alternative entertainments. For the best of the party areas, head for the Playa de las Americas, where there is a massive array of pubs and all-night clubs.
Zante
Finally, the southern region of Zante offers one of the best holiday destinations for the younger generation with the resort of Laganas. Here you will find one of the longest beaches in the whole of the Mediterranean. Replete with a plethora of varied bars and clubs, Laganas is always popular among party people worldwide. With regard to the music, the resort has a focus on R&B, hip hop and dance music and the DJs boast that they have the most pre-releases anywhere on the planet.