Picturesque pebbly beaches straddling azure bays (with what’s probably an ancient castle or Roman ruin in the background), soft lemon gelato, and blood-orange-tinged sunsets: There’s nothing quite like a European summer, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve been saving up for months for that idyllic Transatlantic getaway in July-August. But then again, there’s the fact …

If you’re dreaming of sun-drenched beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant city life, but also fancy being a bit ahead of the curve, you’re in luck. A brand-new report from ForwardKeys has just landed, and it’s spilling the beans on which European hotspots are seeing the biggest surge in popularity for the upcoming summer season. Forget …

Long gone are the days you could pack your bags, grab your passport, and jet off to Europe carefree, knowing you were headed to a low-risk, largely crime-free continent: The Old Continent is no longer what it once was 20 or even 10 years ago, and whether it’s issues stemming from irregular border crossings or …

Home to Blanche ‘choras’ that cling vertiginously to cliff-sides, and picture-ready blue dome churches, it’s no wonder Santorini is one of the most popular European summer getaways. If only Greece’s most picturesque island weren’t so incredibly crowded, and overnights in those iconic cave hotels with swim-up suites wouldn’t cost thousands of euros a night… But hey, …

Home to world-renowned city breaks like Madrid and Barcelona, a vibrant culture dating back millennia, and coastal resorts like Ibiza and Mallorca, Spain continues to reign supreme as one of the most popular destinations across the pond. Beyond the usual summer hotspots, however, there’s a lesser-known island breaking all sorts of tourism records lately, and …

Spain continues to take over headlines with public demonstrations protesting tourism, but that hasn’t quelled travelers’ desire to visit one of Europe’s most fascinating (and affordable) countries. While certain cities getcha with their ‘gotcha tactics’ in touristy areas, much of Spain is reasonably priced if you’re willing to explore beyond the norm of Barcelona and …

If you’ve decided to head to Europe this summer but don’t have a big budget, places like Paris, London, and Milan are likely already off your list. Between the surging crowds, inflated prices, and the “been there, done that” feel, they’re not exactly the most exciting of destinations to be in at the moment. On …

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, chances are Barcelona, Mallorca, and Malaga are at the top of your bucket list—and listen, we get it. These are all great for an introductory visit to Spain, especially if you’re hoping to combine a cultural immersion with some beach time, but have you seen the news lately? …

Planning a summer getaway to Europe, but you’re a bit taken aback by the inflated prices? Be it simply the overwhelming demand or an attempt to keep the crowds at a minimum, numerous destinations across the continent have closed their doors to budget travelers, from the tried-and-true hotspots of Barcelona and Santorini to a once-offbeat …

Finding your own slice of paradise without crowds or sky-high prices can be a challenge come summer, but according to the blokes at The Irish Sun, they’ve swapped Guinness pints for cheap pours and Dublin’s sky-high prices for affordable shores in the Canary Islands. It’s true The Canaries have found themselves on the wrong side …

Planning an idyllic voyage across Italy this summer, ticking off all of the significant landmarks?# From the floating canal city of Venice, to Rome’s millennia-old monuments—and every smaller, picture-perfect medieval town in between—there’s plenty to keep you busy. You’re probably thinking you don’t need us to dangle yet another tempting detour in front of your …

Thinking of heading to a summery, idyllic Italy this summer, but the discouraging TikToks showing unbelievable crowds in places like Rome and Venice, not to mention the jaw-dropping prices, have been putting you off? We might have just the perfect solution, or in any case, Delta Air Lines does: All through summer, they will be …