In the age of climate change and reducing travelers’ carbon footprint, Austrian rail operator OeBB has introduced its latest generation of sleeper trains. As responsible travelers are ditching flights for better alternatives, the new night trains come at the perfect time. Meanwhile, the new night trains will connect Vienna with Italy, Germany and the Netherlands and...
Government officials in The Netherlands have announced an increase in tourist tax for travelers staying over in Amsterdam in 2024. When the new tourist tax comes in next year, this will make the city’s fee higher than anywhere else in Europe. Amsterdam announces increase in 2024 tourist tax Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in a huge way with people...
In recent years, Spain has taken great strides in ensuring that cultural tourism is available and accessible to everyone. The European country features adapted routes and facilities, specialized services and accessible guides in its major cities. Read on to find out which major Spanish cities and attractions are now available for those with disabilities. Madrid...
People say that everything is big in Texas, but it turns out the state has major competition from Dubai in the UAE. First, they built a major modern city in the desert; then they built the tallest buildings and now they are planning the world’s largest airport. What it dubbed Dubai’s “second airport” could handle as many as 250 million passengers annually by 2050...
In previous years, the iconic and beautiful Sevilla has always come out number one city with more than 80,000 residents in the Top Twelve listing. This year, Sevilla was beaten to second place by Granada. With the incredible Alhambra and more historic buildings, the city thoroughly deserves the award. The most beautiful city in Spain was picked by an online poll run...
If you are heading to Europe on vacation and planning to fly on British Airways, easyJet, or Ryanair within the EU, please take note. Passengers are being warned of a potentially banned item that cannot be taken on the planes. All three airlines have recently introduced new rules and luggage restrictions relating to the technology that could disrupt your travel plans...
Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back with a vengeance with international flights facing high demand, tourism records broken and new destinations found. However, international travel doesn’t come cheap and for this reason, many Americans are traveling locally, enjoying their late summer vacation in the US. According to a new report, there are eight, top...
A certain 1959 Marilyn Monroe movie was titled Some Like It Hot; however, many are finding southern Europe way too toasty this year. According to a travel company, the current heat wave blasting southern Europe is making travelers change their minds. Instead of heading to favorites like the Costa del Sol in Spain or the Greek islands, they are seeking cooler climes...
A pretty town set on an idyllic Caribbean island has been dubbed the world’s most expensive travel destination. With its crystal-clear blue waters, pretty red roofs, and harbor hosting expensive yachts, this destination is not for those traveling on a budget. Read on to find out more about Gustavia, located on the island of Saint Barthélemy, otherwise known as St...
The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) stretches through a series of towns in Málaga province to Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz, Spain. The coast attracts many tourists each year for its endless, clean beaches, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Many beaches on the Costa del Sol and throughout Spain are honored to be Blue Flag beaches, for their cleanliness, sustainability...