Many of us have to stick to a budget when traveling the world, while others have the wherewithal to stay in style in luxurious accommodations. For those of us who cannot afford it, it is good to dream or hit the jackpot with the right lottery numbers. Here, we explore a stay in Gstaad Palace in Switzerland, an entire private island, a luxurious castle or over-water...
Cycling in France is a true adventure with many gorgeous locations to explore for expert or beginner cyclists. In fact, anyone choosing to do so will find they are truly spoiled for choice. While France is not yet as cycle-friendly as the Netherlands and often no dedicated cycling lanes are available, it turns out the French love cycling themselves. Whether they...
Every country promotes itself to travelers, including boasting its many tourist attractions. However, some can tend to be underwhelming and disappointing to travelers. However, a new report by luggage storage expert Stasher reveals some of the world’s best attractions, as well as some of the worst. How were the best attractions in the world ranked? In Stasher’s...
It’s already beginning to feel a lot like the holidays, even though they are more than a month away. However, it is almost time to visit the fairytale Christmas markets of Europe to experience the decorations, the lights, the scents and a generally wonderful vibe. Europe puts on the best festive display, offering arts and crafts, delicious cookies and more. The...
Condé Naste Traveler recently polled its readers to find out what they believe to be the top ski destinations in Europe. While some are not surprising, all are beautiful places to head down the slopes and then enjoy après ski with other skiers. Admittedly, a skiing vacation in Europe doesn’t come cheap, making it even more important to choose the perfect location...
Royal Caribbean International has announced its exciting lineup of European cruises for 2025. This includes six of the cruise lines ships, sailing from five popular destinations. Among the itineraries is Allure of the Seas in Barcelona, along with Brilliance, Explorer, Independence, Odyssey and Voyager of the Seas. Feeling excited yet? Read on to find out more about...
One of the most relaxing ways to experience Europe is by renting a canal boat and heading out to explore the canals of the Netherlands, England and France. Many options exist for couples and families to climb onboard for an adventure, where you are the captain and crew. This means that you can choose where to go and where to stop along the way. Cruise the quiet...
As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, Europe begins to put on an amazing display of fall colors. The oranges, reds, yellows and browns are a great reward after a long, ultra-hot summer, so where are the best countries to visit in Europe for stunning fall foliage? Read on to find out where you can see the best autumnal shades this coming fall to share on...
Paris is known as a romantic location and is dubbed the City of Light. The city features well-known monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc De Triomphe, and the Louvre. However, besides hosting fascinating museums and art galleries, Paris also features three locations that book lovers and writers will appreciate. Here, we take a brief look at two unique book...
Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Marvels) is located in the Mercantour National Park in southern France. The name is justified when you find that around 40,000 rock carvings have been found in two different sites. What makes them even more special is that the petroglyphs are from various different eras of history. Meanwhile, history buffs can find them on the slopes...