You just have to look in the streets to see people walking with eyes and thumbs glued to their phones, so could they travel without them? One travel group is asking that question, by challenging travelers to vacation phone-free. It seems people are taking them up on it! Could you vacation without your tech? Could you travel without your phone? Since the advent or...
Hotel Marqués de Riscal makes a strong architectural statement as it stands over the traditional Basque town of Elciego. Meanwhile, Frank O. Gehry designed this weird and wonderful building, and was dubbed by Vanity Fair as “the most important architect of our age.” Looking at the architect’s work online quickly reveals why. Gehry is a Canadian-American Pritzker...
Cruising fans who also love the Formula 1 Grand Prix have a special treat in store in 2024. It turns out they can experience a luxurious cruise with Atlas Ocean Voyages, heading along the coast of France and Italy, which is great in itself. However, cruises on this new itinerary will end up sitting in a front-row seat at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. Read...
The inhabitants of New Zealand likely know how lucky they are to live in such a wonderful place which makes for a remarkable vacation. The locals, known as Kiwis, have dubbed it “Godzone,” a shortened form of “God’s Own Country” and it is easy to see why. With so much to see and do in this fascinating and diverse nation, the following is a brief guide to some of the...
Any traveler to Morocco, looking for something different, should explore the city of Casablanca. This mix of modern and historical architecture makes it an exciting and exotic destination. Meanwhile, Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and is located in the west of the country on the Atlantic Ocean. Find out about some of the best attractions to visit on vacation in...
Is winter a good time for a European city break? We think so, as some destinations are even more beautiful in the winter months. Meanwhile, with the holidays and New Year behind us, everywhere is quieter, with fewer tourists and has returned to its everyday culture. This gives visitors a new look at those popular destinations while enjoying all the winter dishes on...
Venice is an undeniably beautiful and fascinating destination in Italy and for that reason, the city gets too many visitors. Since the end of the pandemic, travel has returned to new levels as people once again explore their world. However, too many people are not a good thing in any city’s books. Trying to protect the beauty of the city and its historic buildings...
Foodies that have visited Spain already know how diverse and delicious the Spanish cuisine is from region to region. However, it is Oviedo in Asturias that made it the prestigious Spanish Capital of Gastronomy for 2024. Meanwhile, the city was crowned ahead of Alicante, Valencia, Antequera, Andalucía and Castellón in Valencia. Read on to find out more about this...
After American Express Travel revealed its 2024 Trending Destinations List, it looks like 2024 is going to be even better than 2023. This year was hugely busy for travel and there’s no reason to think this will change in the New Year. However, instead of visiting the same old locations in 2024, try out some of these trending, but off-the-beaten-path locations for...
Interest in Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the spring of 2023 saw many visitors. Looking ahead to the spring of 2024, and interest is likely to be even stronger. However, the airline is making a plan with earlier seasonal starts and increased seat capacity. This will allow North Americans to take advantage and visit...