Pasta, wine, and phenomenal beaches – doesn’t that sound like a great day? Well, there’s even more you can pack in on an epic trip to Italy, whether squeezing in a last-minute summer escape or getting a head start for fall. Rome is often the gateway into Italy, and why wouldn’t it be? It’s truly …

Who wouldn’t want to go to Greece? Well, if you ask this past summer’s tourists, perhaps a lot, as they all but melted in the sweltering heat! But that’s not the point here, as we have turned our calendars to fall. The point is that France has a secret Mediterranean getaway rivaling Greece’s glorious islands …

Tampa is a fun city on its own, but many vacationers opt to go just south of the cityscape to enjoy sun and sand in 2 of America’s most renowned beach towns. Of course, that would be Siesta Key and Clearwater, both constantly in a head-to-head duel year after year fighting for ‘#1′ honors. While …

Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it’s been actively signaling to tourists they are no longer welcome for some years now: From significant increases in the tourist tax to widespread anti-visitor protests to the extent that some of …

When tourists plan a visit to Italy, Rome is likely to be at the top of their bucket list, especially if they haven’t been to the country before, and we can certainly understand why. The Eternal City is famous for its boundless wonders, from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, but it can get excessively crowded, …

All it takes is one trip to be sold on the French Riviera as one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, but next time you’re in Paris itching for sun and sand, check out a hidden gem most travelers overlook. With the lesser-known ‘Parisian Riviera’ in close proximity, you don’t have to take a bullet train …

Overlooked by Europe’s household names such as Paris, Barcelona, and Athens, too many travelers overlook Scandinavia, a sprawling region teeming with hidden gems. Unlike Scandinavia’s frigid reputation, you might be surprised to see wildflower blooms, sun-kissed beaches, and splendid weather warm enough to tap into Sweden’s Fika lifestyle on a cozy cafe patio come spring. …

If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their centuries-old charm and offer …

As Portland has become a trendy hotspot in recent years, the rest of Maine is essentially the last frontier of the East Coast. Maine tourists don’t typically venture beyond Portland, with the exception of Acadia, one of America’s prettiest National Parks. But there’s so much more to explore away from the charismatic brick roads winding …

We all know Cancun and its resorts straddling a turquoise waterfront, Mexico City for its stately architecture, and Los Cabos for the laid-back atmosphere, but there’s still a lot about Mexico that remains a total mystery to the average tourist. This is one of the largest countries in North America, with a cultural diversity like …

You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re surely aware, Greece …

Looking for a scenic hideaway to avoid Florida’s year-round crowds? The experts at Southern Living just unveiled the South’s most underrated coastal getaway for 2025. Everyone’s go-to vacation spot seems to be Florida nowadays, and why shouldn’t it be? With numerous Caribbean-esque beaches and 12 months of sun-kissed shores, plus that one place that considers …