With the hotter summer months in Europe nearing their end, travelers are now turning their eyes to fall travel planning, and if booking trends are anything to go by, we can infer the Mediterranean will continue on track to be the continent’s busiest spot in the coming season. Set to begin in late September, the …
With the peak travel season in its demise, fall will soon be upon us, which may spell bad news for sunseekers heading to Europe. While it’s true it gets surprisingly hot in summer, the old continent cools drastically over autumn, as well as suffering from a sharp increase in precipitation levels, in general. Come September, …
Italy may be the world’s top tourist destination, home to a plethora of UNESCO-protected landmarks and legendary ancient cities, but it has simply had it with mass tourism. In Europe, it is one of the countries most heavily affected by the surging crowds flocking into hotspots like Rome’s Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and …
If you are yet to go on an international vacation this year, and you’re unsure where to travel now that summer is nearing its end and the chilly winds of autumn are starting to blow, we might have just the spot for you that will offer both an idyllic beach getaway, and an unforgettable cultural …
Italy is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Home to some of the continent’s most famous landmarks, including the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Venice’s picturesque canals, it draws in tens of millions of visitors every year. Unsurprisingly, it has been battling overtourism for decades now, and while a majority of …
With the end of the school holidays and the cooling of the weather, those who have been saving every penny to splurge on an off-season vacation will begin narrowing down their options for destinations for the upcoming season. If this applies to you, you should know possibilities are truly endless, and you could never exhaust …
Americans are back to Europe en masse for the continent’s first restriction-free summer in years. While the entire bloc is poised for a surge in tourism, a majority of tourists are headed to one spot in particular, where the weather is pleasant all summer, and the waters warm enough for swimming: The Mediterranean. A legendary …
Mediterranean Europe is the go-to summer destination for millions of Americans. Famous for its crystal-clear waters, picturesque coastal villages, and incredibly ancient nations, the region is bracing for a record increase in tourism this season. As strange as it sounds, one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful swimming spots, which has recently earned the nickname of …
Tourists are flying back to Europe in droves now that the continent’s doors have flung open and normality is fully reinstated for the first time in years, and while new visitor peaks are being reported all over the continent, the beautiful Balkan nation of Croatia is outperforming the rest in popularity. Already a trendy destination …
Europe’s borders are fully open, and all pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted, causing travel demand to skyrocket in response, but while a majority of tourists will be fighting for a spot in the sun in Ibiza or Santorini, very few have set their hearts on this beautiful summer hotspot — especially Americans. Cyprus is one …
Have you also been dreaming of a balmy Southern European summer, with that youthful atmosphere, amazing culture, and of course, postcard-ready swimming spots with medieval castles for view just begging to be explored? Ibiza may sound like the most obvious pick, with its azure waters and year-round events, but if you’re looking for a Mediterranean …
Now that border restrictions have been lifted and demand for travel is skyrocketing, Italy is taking additional steps to ensure it is not overrun by tourists once again and livelihoods disrupted: you could now be fined 300 dollars for stopping for selfies in one of the country’s most popular destinations. This follows the introduction of …