Whether it’s hiking the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu, retracing the steps of legendary gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, or taking a scenic cruise through Vietnam’s UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, we’re always looking to get our minds blown on vacation. Cultural experiences continue to lead travel trends worldwide, especially among U.S. travelers, who don’t …

Popular film The Bucket List was released back in 2007 starring movie legends Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. If you haven’t seen it, the gist of the storyline goes like this – An aging man becomes terminally ill and wants to go out with a bang, ultimately creating a ‘bucket list’ of goals to achieve …

Not every destination with flowing canals should be compared to Venice, a truly iconic city. It’s understandable that’s what comes to mind, but there’s no way every city brimming with scenic canals can live up to the hype. Take San Antonio, for example. This cultural Texas city’s most notable attraction beyond the historic Alamo is …

Barcelona is the most popular tourist destination in Spain, with millions of tourists flocking to its sun-kissed shores for glimpses of Sagrada Família and other Gaudí masterpieces, casual visits to tapa bars, and some relaxation, but there’s one major downside: They’re no longer as welcome as they used to be four or five years ago. …

Story time: When I was 18, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus foolishly hired me on the spot to be a bartender at their very popular bar, Mermaid Bar, inside of the NorthPark Center in Dallas. With no bartending experience and as someone who couldn’t legally drink, I had never even used a wine opener before. Let’s …

Planning your next tropical vacation? One of the most important aspects of planning any getaway is picking the right resort or hotel.   You can choose great flights and an amazing destination. But if your resort isn’t up to scratch, every day of your trip will be negatively affected. (Take this from someone who just …

It’s never too early to plan your next trip. Alaska Airlines is standing behind that statement by filling out their calendar way earlier than expected. By doing so, it also helps you know what exciting new places you can jet off to on one of America’s most reliable carriers. Summer may be in full force …

With temperatures rising across the pond and a new season of raging wildfires and unpleasantly hot temperatures looming, we wouldn’t blame you for considering giving Greece, Italy, Spain and the like a miss and heading somewhere a little cooler. Austria may be best known as a winter destination, thanks to its family-friendly ski resorts and …

Spain, Greece, Italy, and yes, Croatia, have become the go-to’s in Europe for vacationers expecting the best of the best for sun and sand. Summer is here, which means you have surely already scoured the internet for your European beach getaway. Hordes of travelers will invade Croatia’s stunning coastlines, but no more than the eye-popping …

For better or worse, Paris is having quite a year. First, the French icon was dethroned by Istanbul as the most visited city in the world, and now they have fallen out of the top 3 entirely. Followed by the looming Olympics as the City of Light lays down their welcome mats to the world …

If you want to explore as much of Europe as possible without breaking a sweat, then you should consider taking a river cruise. River cruising has exploded in popularity in Europe in recent years and according to Future Market Insights the global river cruise market is worth $2.36 billion right now.   Not a fan …

Out of all the European tourism hotspots, Italy is probably the busiest. It concentrates a large number of the continent’s ancient monuments, including the Roman Colosseum and the floating city of Venice. It has lovely weather, and the cuisine is unrivaled. Needless to say, it’s been overwhelmed by tourists lately, so if you’re hoping to …