Located close to Flagstaff, Arizona, Sedona is a desert town, known for its steep canyon walls, red-rock buttes and pine forests. Meanwhile, it is also known for its mild climate, making it a great place for a family vacation. As for parents, the town has a vibrant arts community, and is full of art galleries, New Age shops and spas. For energetic families, Sedona...
The Algarve coast offers 120 km (75 mi) of stunning coastline, along with perfect sunny weather. Idyllic sandy beaches backed by craggy and scenic rock formations and several seaside resort towns along the way make it perfect for a family vacation. One particular resort town for the family is the lovely Albufeira. Read on to find out what Albufeira has to offer the...
Puerto Rico is a US territory, meaning it is easy for Americans to visit, even without a passport. On top of that, new flights are about to make it even easier and cheaper to visit this Caribbean paradise. A new flight service is coming from Avelo Airlines, leaving from New Haven, Connecticut. Read on to find out more about this new service and how little it will...
Cape Town is rightly dubbed the “Mother City” of South Africa, as it was here the settlers first landed. These days the city is a modern Mecca, but still has its roots in the past, with colorful places to explore its history. Meanwhile, Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard offer endless, beautiful sandy beaches for fun in the sun. Moreover, the city is backed by the...
Nestled off the coast of West Africa, Tenerife is one of the Canary Islands of Spain and a popular destination. With its beautiful scenery and idyllic black- or gold-sand beaches, the island is dominated by El Teide, the third-largest volcano in the world. Meanwhile, Tenerife is dubbed the Island of Spring for its pleasant temperatures all year round. Whether you...
Also known as “Queen City” or “Cinci,” the city of Cincinnati straddles the Ohio River. Among its attractions, the Over-the-Rhine district boasts 19th-century architecture, including the popular Findlay Market selling food and crafts. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Museum Center is the place to go for history, science and children’s museums, housed...
Head up into wild Alaska this year to visit America’s biggest state right at the top of North America. The state borders Yukon and British Columbia in Canada to the east and shares a maritime border in the Bering Strait to the west with the Russian Federation’s Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. Here, the most stunningly beautiful wilderness surrounds you, full of wildlife...
Up in the north of the United Kingdom, Scotland is an amazingly scenic country just waiting to be explored. Whether climbing mountains, exploring national parks, or canoeing the lochs and rivers, this country ticks all the boxes for an adventurous summer vacation. Read on to find out some of the best places to have an adventure this summer in Scotland. The Inner...
Southern Europe is currently going through a record-breaking heatwave as countries are hit by the second “heat storm” in a week. Meanwhile, the high temperatures are affecting popular vacation spots like Croatia, Greece, Italy and Spain and are expected to continue for another week. The temperatures are so high that some areas of Greece and southern Italy are...
Sitting just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot,” Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. It offers beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and plenty of culture. Among its splendors are the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in Palermo, and historic sites such as the Valley of the Temples, with its monumental Doric-style Greek temples. Of course, Sicily is...