Park Güell is second only to the Sagrada Familia in popularity in Barcelona, Spain. Both are the incredible work of the late Antoni Gaudí, the famed Catalan Modernist architect. However, locals in the La Salut neighborhood of the city have had enough of hordes of tourists using their bus 116 route on the way to Park Güell. They have complained for years about sharing...
People in most cities in the world have experienced the minor crime of pickpocketing, but when it comes to Europe, some countries have the worst statistics in Europe. While surrounded by hundreds of people in the busy travel season, tourists often have their wallets or cameras lifted. As a general rule, travelers should always ensure their valuables are out of...
During the working week, most of us are happy when we reach ‘hump day’ and are halfway to the weekend, but Southwest Airlines is making Wednesdays even more fun. Starting May, 1, those seeking a getaway or last-minute trip can visit the airline’s website on ‘Wanna Go Wednesdays.’ This way, they can grab the airline’s lower fares for that weekend getaway or vacation...
A plan was first discussed in 1979 to connect Madrid, Spain to Casablanca in Morocco but didn’t come to fruition. However, now, Spain’s transport minister is keen to revive the plan to connect the two cities for the first time. While the plan to build a tunnel linking Spain and Morocco didn’t happen 45 years ago, discussions are now ongoing. If the plan does go...
Croatia is a beautiful country with many iconic historic cities to explore. One of the best ways to do this is on a Cruise Croatia small-ship voyage in 2025. Read on to find out more about the itineraries on offer for next year, along with a brief introduction to each city to visit along the way. Cruise Croatia offers 105 voyages for 2025 Recently, Cruise Croatia...
TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Reveal World’s Best Hotels For those travelers seeking the best accommodations for their 2024 vacations, TripAdvisor has revealed the best hotels in the world. When planning the perfect vacation, many travelers use TripAdvisor to pick the best hotels in the world. The largest travel comparison platform is a worthy choice...
This summer season kicked off on April 19, when the Norwegian Epic moored in Civitavecchia in Rome, Italy. It then set sail from its summer homeport on a 10-day journey around the Greek Isles and Italy. Norwegian Cruise Line launches 2024 summer season Speaking about the cruise line’s summer season, David J. Herrera, President of the company said in a statement: As...
Riverside Luxury Cruises is looking forward to 2025 by revealing its exciting new lineup of European river cruises. Meanwhile, the cruise line will offer more than 170 departures, representing 52 itineraries set to launch on its three ships, Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart. Moreover, the river cruises will range from three to 23 nights. All...
For those who haven’t heard of Destin, this picturesque coastal gem nestles on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Meanwhile, the city is part of the state’s northern Panhandle that borders the Gulf of Mexico. Moreover, the location is renowned for its beautiful, emerald green waters and idyllic powdery white sand beaches comprised of Appalachian quartz. Taylor Swift has a...
On Friday, April 19, Cunard officially welcomed the Queen Anne to its fleet of luxury ships. The handover ceremony saw a long list of Italian dignitaries and leaders from the cruise company. The Queen Anne was built by Fincantieri, can host 3,000 guests and is the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. Now, the ship is on its way to Southampton ready to...