Summer is holiday time for many in Europe. After a long seven months of work, August is a time to switch off and disconnect – with many flocking to picture-perfect destinations to soak up some sun. Even so, a vacation away – for many Europeans – is still a privilege rather than a given. According to Eurostat estimates, around 29% of people aged 16 and over in the EU were unable to afford a one-week trip in 2023. In 2022, meanwhile, 62% of the EU population aged 15 and over travelled away from home at least once on a non-work trip. This only includes holidays of more than one overnight stay. In…