It’s never too early to plan your next trip. Alaska Airlines is standing behind that statement by filling out their calendar way earlier than expected. By doing so, it also helps you know what exciting new places you can jet off to on one of America’s most reliable carriers. Summer may be in full force …

With temperatures rising across the pond and a new season of raging wildfires and unpleasantly hot temperatures looming, we wouldn’t blame you for considering giving Greece, Italy, Spain and the like a miss and heading somewhere a little cooler. Austria may be best known as a winter destination, thanks to its family-friendly ski resorts and …

Spain, Greece, Italy, and yes, Croatia, have become the go-to’s in Europe for vacationers expecting the best of the best for sun and sand. Summer is here, which means you have surely already scoured the internet for your European beach getaway. Hordes of travelers will invade Croatia’s stunning coastlines, but no more than the eye-popping …

For better or worse, Paris is having quite a year. First, the French icon was dethroned by Istanbul as the most visited city in the world, and now they have fallen out of the top 3 entirely. Followed by the looming Olympics as the City of Light lays down their welcome mats to the world …

If you want to explore as much of Europe as possible without breaking a sweat, then you should consider taking a river cruise. River cruising has exploded in popularity in Europe in recent years and according to Future Market Insights the global river cruise market is worth $2.36 billion right now.   Not a fan …

Out of all the European tourism hotspots, Italy is probably the busiest. It concentrates a large number of the continent’s ancient monuments, including the Roman Colosseum and the floating city of Venice. It has lovely weather, and the cuisine is unrivaled. Needless to say, it’s been overwhelmed by tourists lately, so if you’re hoping to …

Anyone who’s been to Bangkok knows it’s a wild, never-ending urban adventure. And those who have stepped foot outside of Bangkok know a whole new world opens up revealing so much more of Thailand’s rich culture and stunning sites from marvelous temples to breathtaking beaches. Earlier this month, a new train route launched, setting a …

If you’re traveling around the world as a digital nomad, you’re likely to have identified a number of factors that make certain cities stand out more than others: safety and easy visa regulations aside, the culture and affordable living are probably two of the biggest draws. You wouldn’t want to extend your stay somewhere that’s …

Both Spain and Portugal have seen massive hordes of tourists, so how do you pick between the two? The better question might be, how do you avoid the crowds? With iconic cities like Barcelona experiencing a bout of overtourism, more hidden gems are being unveiled to provide more space and culture. Hugging the border of …

With its combination of ancient culture and scenic coastal scenes, Europe seems to be everyone’s go-to destination this summer, with the likes of Spain, France and Croatia all seeing record increases in tourism, with one slight caveat for tourists themselves: Between the inflated room rates and rising anti-tourist sentiment across tourism hotspots, we wouldn’t blame …

Everyone has an opinion on where to go. Take it from me, the black sheep of the family who sees going to the next town over as “traveling.” Nope, that’s definitely not my style! Some of us travel freely without limits, but most of us have some constraints. You know, like a hectic work schedule …

Looking for a vacation full of culture, guaranteed sunshine, and plenty of things to see and do?   There’s no need to follow the herd to Europe this summer because you can find all of that and more right here in the U.S.   The Texan city of San Antonio is a fascinating hotspot with …