Forget Paris and its jam-packed Haussmann-designed streets, Bali and the overpriced wellness retreats for valley girls, and Cancun with the luxurious all-inclusives that feel like anything but Mexico: According to Tripadvisor, the world’s trendiest destination for 2026 is a barely-known, small Portuguese island that’s recently been awarded the title ‘Hawaii of Europe’. Better even, Americans …

Move over, Mediterranean. The “Hawaii of Europe” is officially taking over. If you are looking for the continent’s best winter sun, you might be looking in the wrong place. Not Barcelona and its sun-drenched, palm-lined oceanfront promenade. Not Nice and the scenic Promenade des Anglais, straddling the turquoise Mediterranean. Most definitely not the overpriced, yesterday’s-news …

If you’re a frequent traveler who spends half their time looking for flight deals online, chances are you’ve used Skyscanner at some point. Along with Google Flights, it is perhaps the most popular platform for tracking the cheapest route in the market, especially because airlines aren’t particularly known for displaying the most attractive fare on …

No man is an island, but every once in a while, we all crave a little bit of reclusiveness, especially if you’re flying all the way from America to Europe for a sun-soaked vacation, and all you need is some peace and quiet. As beautiful as places like Santorini and Palma de Mallorca may be, …

So you’ve seen the epic photos and heard the hype: Madeira, the ‘Hawaii of Europe,’ with its jaw-dropping green mountains that crash into the deep blue Atlantic. It’s a year-round stunner, but tackling it during the peak summer chaos of July and August? That’s a whole different beast. The island is buzzing, the energy is …

If you’re craving a little cultural expedition, you know, some of that Old World charm you can’t easily tap into on our side of the pond, Europe is likely to be at the top of your list this summer, but before you go ahead and book the first flight out to France, wait until you …

Planning on heading to Europe soon for an early-season sunny getaway? We’ve got good news for you: across much of the southern half of the continent, temperatures will be summer-high starting from April, except… You guessed it, smaller crowds! If bumping into selfie-takers every step of the way and paying $12 for a bog-standard Limoncello …

Europe is not everyone’s first pick for a sunny vacation in winter, and we can understand why: it’s primarily sought-after for the snowy landscapes, fairytale cobbled villages, and vibrant Christmas markets, but this is a continent with more geographical diversity than it gets credit for. Would you believe us if we told you there’s a …

Europe may not be the first destination that pops to mind when you think of a sunny getaway this time of year––it’s somewhere you typically go for Christmas markets and snow-dusted Old Towns instead––but this is a continent more diverse than it gets credit for. It may be rainy and cold in places like Paris …

Are you a digital nomad country-hopping in Europe and already shivering at the thought of winter fast approaching? As incredible a home base as the Old Continent is, for all the culture, amazing food, and high quality of life you get, the period between December and March can be a bit of a downer, particularly …

If you’re planning on crossing the pond this season, the Mediterranean is likely to be at the top of your list. We get it, it is home to the most beautiful, unspoiled coastal scenery, waters of the brightest-blue, and picture-perfect towns that look ripped out the pages of a fairytale novel, but there’s just one …

Home to an unprecedented number of historical sites, from ancient Roman arenas to towering Gothic churches to beautiful medieval towns still surrounded by 15th-century walls, Europe is likely to be on your radar this summer, particularly if you’re keen on a cultural getaway. Now, if you’re already sold on the idea of crossing the pond …