The French Riviera is one of the most expensive summer destinations not only in France, but all of Europe, and this is coming from someone who lives in Paris. From the glitz and glamour of Cannes to the party scene in Saint-Tropez, you’d better come prepared to splurge if it’s a Bardot-inspired Côte d’Azur vacay …

It may be the time of year we flip through our passport pages seeing which stamps we’ve missed, but there’s one island nation Americans can leave their prized travel doc at home. Puerto Rico has long been a favored Caribbean destination to mix equal parts vibrant culture and stunning shores without breaking the bank. As …