The Mediterranean is the number one destination for Americans crossing the pond this season: after all, it’s home to all of the most popular European beach hotspots, from Spain’s resort-lined Costa del Sol, down to Italy’s trendy Amalfi Coast. Beyond the usual crowds and eye-watering prices, however, there’s the usual issue of unbearably hot weather: …
If you’re flying across the pond this summer, and you’re already taken aback by videos of crowds and price comparisons flooding your TikTok feed, bear with us a minute: As much as travel bloggers would have you believe, the Old Continent isn’t reduced to Paris, London, Barcelona, and the like. There is an entire world …
From Paris’ sparkling Eiffel Tower and romantic Montmartre, down to Marseille’s vibrant port and pastel-colored Panier district, France has countless historic wonders. I would know. Almost 5 years in of living in France, I’m an adopted French at this point, and I can’t imagine spending the rest of my days anywhere else. That being said, …
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 …
If you dream of picture-perfect towns paved with cobblestones, medieval castles on hills, and fresh food without all the toxins we get in America, Europe is likely to be at the top of your wishlist this summer. As fairytale-like as all this may be, the nearly indiscernible mass of bodies crammed into Barcelona‘s Gothic Quarter, …
As we reported earlier this year, the Riviera Express, which connects the city of Rome to the French Mediterranean metropolis of Marseille, is finally launching this summer, with seasonal service set to start on July 4, running through August 30. Beyond Rome and Marseille, however, the train is calling at a number of dreamy coastal destinations that …
For what feels like forever, one nation has comfortably worn the crown as the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion of tourism: France. From the twinkling lights of Paris to the sun-drenched vineyards of Bordeaux, it’s the go-to global favourite. But hold onto your berets, folks, because a formidable challenger is striding into the ring, and 2025 …
We all know St. Tropez for the pastel-colored alleyways that always seem to lead to either a picture-perfect bell tower or charming piazzas flanked by cafe terraces, the scenic beachfront, and, of course, the round-the-clock partying. Exciting as all of that might seem, we’re not sure about you. We’re not exactly fans of St-Tropez’s crazy crowds, …
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 …
Flowers are in full bloom, days are getting longer, and the incessant rain that plagued much of Europe for the past few months has finally ceased, which can only mean one thing: summer is fast approaching, and it’s high time we hit the Mediterranean again. Needless to say, the bustling ancient metropolis of Rome and …
When it comes to stress-free getaways and a week of endless pampering, there’s just no beating a Caribbean island, but let’s face it, the novelty of tried-and-true vacation hotspots like the Dominican Republic and Jamaica has worn off a little. We know tropical beaches and palm-lined promenades are a running theme, and except for the …
For the third year in a row, Delta Air Lines has unveiled its annual list of most-searched destinations by Americans flying abroad this summer, and if you think Cancun’s placed at number one, you’re in for a surprise. 2025 is an exciting year for Delta, with increasing frequency on some of its most popular Transatlantic …