When planning a trip to the United Kingdom, it’s a given that all tourists will pick London as a starting point. That’s understandable: the English capital is a world-renowned metropolitan hub and arguably Britain at its most diverse. However, it is far from being the country’s top city break. In fact, the best-rated city to …

Twinkling lights, soaring decorated trees, hot mulled wine – these are a few of the things we envision when we think of traditional Christmas markets. Although we see Christmas markets all over the world, Europe is where they all began and arguably where they are done best. With countless markets throughout the continent, we’ve rounded …

Europe is hot right now, and the proof is in the numbers. After two years of being isolated from the rest of the world as it struggled to manage the health crisis, the continent is now fully open for travel, and the latest barometer for long-distance travel into Europe has just been published, revealing the …

As winter approaches, many travelers are gearing up to book their next ski vacation but are finding themselves priced out at many of the popular U.S. and European destinations. Inflation, energy prices, and economic uncertainty are driving up costs and making an already expensive activity unaffordable to many. With the soaring strength of the U.S. …

Now that restrictions have dropped and travel demand to Europe is at an all-time high, Delta is boosting service in the region. Just this week, it announced it will start offering one-ticket rail connections to as much as 20 new destinations across the continent, making it easier for Americans to explore lesser-known destinations they currently …

At an age when the vast majority of destinations in Italy are struggling with overtourism and actively fighting to reduce arrival numbers, there is an incredible off path destination in the country’s northeast, on the top of the boot, that does not receive nearly as many guests and are now eager to nab a slice …

Covid may be gone, and many countries have reopened for normal tourism following two years of restrictions, but the outlook for international travel, especially when it comes to affordability, is still dire. In fact, tourists visiting Spain, one of the world’s leading destinations, should expect airfares to rise even further due to new green policies …

More than two years into the pandemic, Europe is finally open for tourism with no restrictions – or most of it. Now that countries like The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, which once imposed the strictest entry requirements possible, have abolished them all, only one European country stands alone in requiring tests of unvaccinated Americans. For …

With the generalized chaos affecting airports in Europe, the popularity of trains in the continent has soared to new heights. After countries like Germany and Spain slashed fares to promoted train ridership this summer, a new trend started emerging: that of overnight journeys, and now there’s even a new high tech sleeper train launching. Unlike …

Few destinations in Europe have immigration rules as facilitated, or an eagerness to welcome foreigners, as the sunny Albania. Unlike its closest neighbors, most notably Greece, Croatia and Italy, this small, largely unheard-of country allows Americans to stay for up to a year without applying for a visa in advance. You read that right. All …

Traveling abroad for summer 2022 will be much more challenging than initially expected, as countries struggle to keep up with a rising travel demand and staff shortages. Still, some destinations are better prepared than others, and are even simplifying entry for foreigners. This is the case with France, where Americans now enjoy fast track entry. …

Even though it may have subsided now that the peak months are over, 2022’s disruptive travel season is set to exert influence on customer behavior, and even the industry, for months to come. In fact, recent controversies like that of Air Canada are now leading airlines to consider a ‘no payment until you fly’ model …