If you love medieval castles, storybook towns that look frozen in time, and vast museums you can get lost in for hours, chances are Europe is already on your radar for 2026. It all sounds good on paper, but once you arrive, you might realize the fairytale life isn’t quite what it seems. From the …

If you typically plan your trips around immersive cultural experiences, and you’re a History aficionado, chances are you’re already making plans to cross the pond—again—this winter, no matter how gray and awfully-cold Europe may be at the minute. Hold your horses. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to embark on a Transatlantic journey to …

Already feel the winter blues settling in with the gray skies, temperatures in the low 20s, and lack of sunlight? The Midwest and its grand lakes and lush nature may well be stunning in summer, but if you live anywhere near the Chicago Metropolitan Area, you know January hits like a brick. Thankfully there’s always …

Cancel the Paris plans. The “New Europe” has arrived. If you’re dreaming of cobblestone streets, fairytale castles, and delicious, farm-to-table food without all the additives you get in America, Europe is probably at the top of your wishlist for 2026. But before you click “book” on that ticket to France or Italy, hear us out: …

Move over, Mediterranean. The “Hawaii of Europe” is officially taking over. If you are looking for the continent’s best winter sun, you might be looking in the wrong place. Not Barcelona and its sun-drenched, palm-lined oceanfront promenade. Not Nice and the scenic Promenade des Anglais, straddling the turquoise Mediterranean. Most definitely not the overpriced, yesterday’s-news …

Western Europe and its sky-high prices, jam-packed monuments, and subpar security levels no longer fool anybody, and though we called it ourselves several years ago, now KAYAK has given us the confirmation we needed. The popular travel search engine has just unveiled its latest Trop Trending Destinations list for the upcoming year, and shockingly enough, …

Ornate Baroque churches, fado players at every turn, crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-and-warm-on-the-inside pastéis de nata and sun-drenched beaches extending for miles on end: it’s no wonder Portugal is on the bucket list of millions of travelers. However, beyond the hilly streets of Lisbon, and the lively riverfront in Porto, two of the country’s most visited cities, there’s …

Forget Cancun and its glitzy (but jam-packed) Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta and its infamous party scene, and Los Cabos’ golden-sand beaches and luxurious resorts: The best beach destination in Mexico this year, as elected by voters of the Food and Travel Reader Awards, is none other than Puerto Escondido. As the name suggests, a true …

From Madrid’s elegant fin de siecle boulevards, to Barcelona’s Gaudí-signed cityscape, all the way down to Costa Del Sol’s sun-drenched beaches, Spain has a gazillion wonders that will keep you coming back year after year, after year. It’s no wonder it’s the second-most visited country in the world, after neighboring France, but popular as it …

Following London–Germany, Poland–Croatia, and even an unexpected Switzerland–Denmark link announced only weeks ago, Europe’s Railway Revival has unveiled yet another exciting route that will make cross-border city-hopping even easier: Whether you’re looking for greener alternatives to travel, or you simply love hopping on trains any chance you get across the pond, you will soon be …

Forget Cancun’s jam-packed Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta’s riotous nightlife, and even Cabo’s rapidly polished-up beachfront. There is a fourth coastal spot trending in Mexico at the moment, and if you happen to be hunting for fewer crowds and prices that won’t break the bank, this might just be your ticket. The often-overlooked capital of the …

Much like crystal-clear seas are the main draw for beach bums heading to Mexico, colonial cities are the sweet spot for culture enthusiasts. We’re sure you’ve heard of Mexico City and its vibrant neighborhoods, Merida with the soaring, stone-built cathedral, Oaxaca and its cobblestone streets, and of course, San Miguel de Allende, famous for colorful …