Still suffering under gray skies? Add these 8 rainbow towns to your travel bucket list

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Slide 1 of 9: Spring is upon us, but it can't seem to come soon enough. It's not yet warm enough to abandon our jackets, and the rain just doesn't seem to quit. But if you're looking for a little travel inspiration, let these eight rainbow towns brighten your holiday plans! From Indonesia to South Africa, these towns are sure to shine no matter the weather.

 

Kampung Pelangi, Indonesia

The name of this colorful village literally translates to Rainbow Village and the moniker is well-deserved. This village in eastern Indonesia was considered a slum until the local government gave it a $30,000 dollar facelift, with the explicit goal of making it a tourist destination. All 232 houses in the village were painted every color of the rainbow, and the plan has actually worked! Kampung Pelangi has transformed into an Instagram hit and it’s becoming more and more popular among tourists from all around the world.
Slide 3 of 9: You can find Italy's most colorful island just a stone's throw away from mega-popular Venice. The fisherman's island of Burano is famous for its multi-hued houses, making it a dream for Instagrammers and photographers. This dazzling rainbow town is also famous for its authentic lace designs, earning it the nickname 'the island of lace.' Stroll around the island's cobbled streets lined with florid houses and feel the laid-back atmosphere of the locals!

 

Burano, Italy

You can find Italy’s most colorful island just a stone’s throw away from mega-popular Venice. The fisherman’s island of Burano is famous for its multi-hued houses, making it a dream for Instagrammers and photographers. This dazzling rainbow town is also famous for its authentic lace designs, earning it the nickname ‘the island of lace.’ Stroll around the island’s cobbled streets lined with florid houses and feel the laid-back atmosphere of the locals!
Slide 4 of 9: Guatapé is a true feast for the eyes. Found in northwest Colombia, it's very close to Medellin and a common destination for day-trippers. With its traditional houses and their fresco-like decorations, the whole town feels like a vibrant dreamscape. Cheerfully painted houses will brighten up anyone's mood and just imagine wandering through these psychedelic streets! It's an absolute dream come true.

Guatapé, Colombia

Guatapé is a true feast for the eyes. Found in northwest Colombia, it’s very close to Medellin and a common destination for day-trippers. With its traditional houses and their fresco-like decorations, the whole town feels like a vibrant dreamscape. Cheerfully painted houses will brighten up anyone’s mood and just imagine wandering through these psychedelic streets! It’s an absolute dream come true.
Slide 5 of 9: This colorful gem on the French Riviera is still flying under the radar for the time being, with tourists mostly flocking to glitzy Monaco and flamboyant Nice. Situated right next to the Italian border, Menton is a small and peaceful city bursting with traditional charm. Its pastel homes, ocean views and green hills have won it the nickname 'Pearl of France.' With 331 days of sunshine per year, Menton is a year-round destination for people of all ages!

 

Menton, France

This colorful gem on the French Riviera is still flying under the radar for the time being, with tourists mostly flocking to glitzy Monaco and flamboyant Nice. Situated right next to the Italian border, Menton is a small and peaceful city bursting with traditional charm. Its pastel homes, ocean views and green hills have won it the nickname ‘Pearl of France.’ With 331 days of sunshine per year, Menton is a year-round destination for people of all ages!
Slide 6 of 9: With a mixture of Spanish architecture, Caribbean tropical hues and cobbled streets, the historic downtown area of San Juan should definitely be on your travel bucket list. Colorful and eclectic, the area boasts a rich and storied history dating back to the 16th century. Old San Juan is one of the most visited places in Puerto Rico and it's no surprise. It's streets are filled with vibrant bars and restaurants, lined with palm trees, and chock full of rainbow-hued houses.

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

With a mixture of Spanish architecture, Caribbean tropical hues and cobbled streets, the historic downtown area of San Juan should definitely be on your travel bucket list. Colorful and eclectic, the area boasts a rich and storied history dating back to the 16th century. Old San Juan is one of the most visited places in Puerto Rico and it’s no surprise. It’s streets are filled with vibrant bars and restaurants, lined with palm trees, and chock full of rainbow-hued houses.
Slide 7 of 9: The Caribbean island of Curaçao is not yet a well-known tourist destination, but it won't be quiet for much longer! Curaçao's capital city, Willemstad, boasts a tropical climate, historic districts, blissful beaches and amazing scuba diving spots. But besides the usual Caribbean features, the town is most recognizable for its classical Dutch houses painted in prismatic pastels. The vividly painted colonial architecture lining the waterfront never fails to disappoint its visitors, and it's even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Willemstad, Curaçao

The Caribbean island of Curaçao is not yet a well-known tourist destination, but it won’t be quiet for much longer! Curaçao’s capital city, Willemstad, boasts a tropical climate, historic districts, blissful beaches and amazing scuba diving spots. But besides the usual Caribbean features, the town is most recognizable for its classical Dutch houses painted in prismatic pastels. The vividly painted colonial architecture lining the waterfront never fails to disappoint its visitors, and it’s even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
Slide 8 of 9: The world's northernmost town is known for its frozen fjords and glaciers, and for its colorful wooden houses. The tiny city is the last stop before the North Pole, and its climate might not appeal to everyone. The sun doesn't rise at all between November and February, and from April to August the town experiences continuous daylight. With conditions like these it's no wonder Longyearbyen has only 200 residents, but visitors just adore the city. Arctic landscapes, extreme weather conditions, and vivid houses are a winning combination for tourists!

 

Longyearbyen, Norway

The world’s northernmost town is known for its frozen fjords and glaciers, and for its colorful wooden houses. The tiny city is the last stop before the North Pole, and its climate might not appeal to everyone. The sun doesn’t rise at all between November and February, and from April to August the town experiences continuous daylight. With conditions like these it’s no wonder Longyearbyen has only 200 residents, but visitors just adore the city. Arctic landscapes, extreme weather conditions, and vivid houses are a winning combination for tourists!
Slide 9 of 9: Possibly the most famous neighborhood in Cape Town, Bo-Kaap is an oasis hidden beyond the hustle and bustle of this large city. The area is most famous among tourists for its dazzling, chromatic buildings. With characteristic Cape Dutch architecture painted in multiple colors, nice restaurants serving local food and cute cafes, the area is a must-see if you're visiting Cape Town. Bo-Kaap is also renowned for its rich culture and history. If you're keen on learning more about Cape Malay culture and the neighborhood's history, visit the nearby Bo-Kaap Museum.
 

Bo-Kaap, Capetown, South Africa

Possibly the most famous neighborhood in Cape Town, Bo-Kaap is an oasis hidden beyond the hustle and bustle of this large city. The area is most famous among tourists for its dazzling, chromatic buildings. With characteristic Cape Dutch architecture painted in multiple colors, nice restaurants serving local food and cute cafes, the area is a must-see if you’re visiting Cape Town. Bo-Kaap is also renowned for its rich culture and history. If you’re keen on learning more about Cape Malay culture and the neighborhood’s history, visit the nearby Bo-Kaap Museum.
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