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 …

Picturesque pebbly beaches straddling azure bays (with what’s probably an ancient castle or Roman ruin in the background), soft lemon gelato, and blood-orange-tinged sunsets: There’s nothing quite like a European summer, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve been saving up for months for that idyllic Transatlantic getaway in July-August. But then again, there’s the fact …

Home to Blanche ‘choras’ that cling vertiginously to cliff-sides, and picture-ready blue dome churches, it’s no wonder Santorini is one of the most popular European summer getaways. If only Greece’s most picturesque island weren’t so incredibly crowded, and overnights in those iconic cave hotels with swim-up suites wouldn’t cost thousands of euros a night… But hey, …

If you’re heading to Spain this summer, chances are Barcelona, Mallorca, and Malaga are at the top of your bucket list—and listen, we get it. These are all great for an introductory visit to Spain, especially if you’re hoping to combine a cultural immersion with some beach time, but have you seen the news lately? …

Planning an idyllic voyage across Italy this summer, ticking off all of the significant landmarks?# From the floating canal city of Venice, to Rome’s millennia-old monuments—and every smaller, picture-perfect medieval town in between—there’s plenty to keep you busy. You’re probably thinking you don’t need us to dangle yet another tempting detour in front of your …

Thinking of heading to a summery, idyllic Italy this summer, but the discouraging TikToks showing unbelievable crowds in places like Rome and Venice, not to mention the jaw-dropping prices, have been putting you off? We might have just the perfect solution, or in any case, Delta Air Lines does: All through summer, they will be …

Nothing screams an idyllic European summer quite like an island getaway in Italy: between the vineyard-dotted countryside and the rugged coast hugged by azure seas, it’s probably the closest thing to paradise you’ll find on Earth. If only it weren’t overwhelmingly crowded, and it didn’t put such a strain on your wallet… Well, today’s your …

If you’re dreaming of an idyllic Greek summer, jamming along to every ABBA classic on your Spotify playlist as you stroll along stone-paved pathways with views of azure seas to one side, you’re probably thinking Santorini, or maybe up-and-coming Milos, are your best bets. As gorgeous as the whitewashed Aegean gems may be, we won’t …

The queen of European leisure islands, Ibiza is at the top of the bucket list for every partygoer and summer babe: beach clubs galore, picturesque calas bordered by turquoise seas, and that unbeatable youthful vibe—you just can’t go wrong with it. Alas, like pretty much every other popular European sunny hotspot, it can get excessively crowded: Try exploring Ibiza …

When you think of Spain, places like Barcelona and its world-renowned Gaudí-spawned edifices, like Sagrada Família or Casa Batlló, Madrid and its grand boulevards and lush El Retiro Park, or even Mallorca’s picturesque calas and medieval villages, probably come to mind. That’s not for nothing: these 3 popular spots are Spain’s easiest destinations to reach if you’re flying from the United …

When most people think of a summer in Europe, it’s probably images of Italy’s pastel-and-turquoise Amalfi Coast they conjure up, or maybe Greece’s whitewashed islands of Mykonos and Santorini, rarely the lesser-known island-nation of Cyprus. Tucked away in the Eastern Mediterranean, just south of Turkey, it has always been one of the least-visited destinations by …

Home to iconic landmarks like the Roman Colosseum, the floating city of Venice, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy is probably at the top of your list if you’re flying across the pond in the next few months. Just beware: that idyllic version of Positano your favorite Instagrammer sold you may not exactly apply, …