If you’re thinking of booking yourself an Easter break, why not consider somewhere in Europe? The continent is the ideal place in which to spend this time of year, often being home to vibrant celebrations, as well as delicious chocolates! To discover some of the best destinations for this kind of holiday, read on.

Once you have arranged your foreign exchange, you can start deciding the particulars of your trip. If you choose to go to Belgium, you could find that this is the ideal place for a chocolate-based Easter getaway!

Indeed, where could be better to spend this time of year than Belgium, which is known the world over for its fabulous sweet treats? You can spend your euro exchange currency indulging in delicious confectionary – but you’ll find there is plenty else to do here as well.

Keen foodies will be spoilt for choice and simply must try the country’s famous dish of mussels and chips. Meanwhile, beer fans will delight in the tasty local brews. Once you’ve finished sampling Belgium’s diverse delicious produce, why not explore the picturesque canals in Bruges?

Meanwhile, there are lots of museums to see too, including the Magritte Museum – which could be a particular favourite of art enthusiasts – and the Belgium Comic Strip Centre.

There is also plenty of fantastic shopping to be had in the country, so if you’re keen to splash out and indulge on your holiday, you will certainly be in the right place.

Paris is another fabulous destination for a bit of retail therapy, as well as an Easter break par excellence. Whether you’re looking to hit the shops and treat yourself to some designer classics or you’re more interested in Easter entertainment, Paris cannot fail to deliver.

While Belgium is famous for its chocolate-based prowess, Paris is home to chocolatiers of equal skill. Easter here is celebrated with gusto and you’re sure to discover incredible confectionary around every corner. And of course, the city’s restaurants and cafes are well known for their fine food and wines, so make sure you don’t miss out on these too.

Meanwhile, Spain is another fantastic destination for some Easter cheer, with streets filled with colourful processions. Plenty of cities put on lively shows to celebrate the event, but you may find Toledo is a particularly good place to stay. Being in close proximity to Madrid, you will be able to take daytrips to the city in between your Easter revelry.

For fabulous Easter breaks, you’ll find there are plenty of excellent destinations in Europe. Before you travel, don’t forget to sort out your foreign exchange and euro exchange with Travelex.