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35th wedding anniversary trip .... some place in Europe that's not HOT

I realize this is a bit of a subjective topic, but I'm looking for suggestions from people who love to travel.

My husband and I are in the thinking stages of planning an anniversary trip. We'd like to spend two weeks somewhere in Europe, but we have issues (who doesn't). I'm a teacher, so the only month we can travel is July. My husband doesn't do well in extreme heat.

We both enjoy sightseeing, love cities & small towns, don't have health restrictions, enjoy simple cuisine and unwinding with a cocktail or three. I have always planned out our trips using Rick Stevens' guidebooks as references. We've been to Paris, Munich, Salzburg, Cinque Terra, Rome, Florence, and all over Ireland. The weather in Ireland was PERFECT!!! We don't mind repeating a place we're already been, but Italy was just too hot in July. As this is a bit of a special trip celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary, we'd like to go someplace special. .... yes, I know "special" is subjective.

Suggestions welcome!

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Scandinavia - Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Baltics - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

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Faroe Islands. Unique and amazing place. Schedule longer than you think you’ll need and plan on some down time when the weather is bad. Since this is an anniversary trip, splurge on a nice hotel to enjoy during that down time.

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The UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark.

Other random thoughts and comments. I have never been to Norway but would love to go there. I liked Stockholm more than Copenhagen and think Stockholm is grossly underrated. And for a July trip, I would consider the British Open.