I'm a travel consultant who's been all over the world. I'd recommend these 3 European spots for a dreamy summer trip.

Hvar is one of my favorite summer travel destinations.Anton Petrus/Getty ImagesAfter traveling across Europe, I have a few favorite destinations for summer travel.Gozo, an island near Malta, had delicious food, cool hikes, and a stunning beach.

My other top recommendations are Hvar, Croatia, and Comporta, Portugal.At 21, I planned a girls' trip to Iceland and fell in love with the art of crafting the perfect itinerary. I've been traveling internationally ever since.

Now, years later, I've been all over Europe, from Spain to Germany to Slovakia. I work in the industry as a travel consultant, and I love nothing more than discovering new places that I'm excited not only to share with clients, but also to return to again and again.If you also have the travel bug this summer, there are three European spots that I'd recommend for an incredible time.

I can't stop thinking about Comporta, a laid-back beach town in PortugalComporta has unforgettable beaches.Sara SturekSeventy-five miles south of Lisbon — or about an hour-and-a-half drive away — is Comporta, a dreamy village with white-sand beaches, pine forests, and clear blue water.During my time there, I soaked in the sun at Praia da Comporta and Praia do Pego, where the ocean was the main attraction and superb beach clubs were never too far away.

I loved Comporta Café Beach Club, which was nestled in the dunes of Praia da Comporta and offered plenty of delicious, traditional Portuguese seafood.One of the highlights of my visit was horseback riding right on the beach. I visited a local equestrian school that offered scenic trail rides — and, while riding, I learned that Madonna was a frequent visitor.

If you're looking for a true gem that offers serenity, great food, and a bit of adventure, I'd plan a trip to Comporta.Gozo, an island located in the Maltese archipelago, is relaxing and uniqueMixta Cave was a highlight of my Gozo trip.Sara SturekMalta had been on my list for a long time, but I had no idea that its sister island,