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Fall might not seem like prime beach-going time, but there’s more to the sea than just sunbathing. Seaside towns around the world are at their best during the season, when summer’s crowds have subsided, the weather is usually mild, and activities (marathons! whales! surfing!) are abundant. Check out our list below and plan your fall…
You’re at a restaurant and want wine, but you’re not sure what to order. A Tuscan Chianti or Piedmontese Barolo is always a solid choice. Or, you’re ready to splurge on new boots, a winter coat, or a handbag. Italian-manufactured clothing and footwear are coveted around the world for their quality and style. The point…
Europe-bound beach vacationers tend to flock to Mediterranean hubs, like France’s Côte d’Azur, Italy’s Amalfi Coast, or the Greek island of Santorini. Europe’s coasts along the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, North Sea, and the Atlantic cover millions of miles, so there’s clearly plenty of room for your beach chair outside these increasingly overrun and pricey…
A dream Italy vacation probably includes seeing the Uffizi in Florence, eating pizza in Naples, and driving through Tuscany‘s cypress-lined countryside. Yes, the cultural and natural treasures of mainland Italy could easily fill up a three-week travel itinerary, but there are some compelling reasons for venturing offshore to one (or several) of Italy’s many islands,…
Beach at the Blue & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort/Oyster While you don’t necessarily need the sun to enjoy a beautiful beach, warm weather is a big part of the appeal of relaxing by the water. Europe has a range of climates, but summer in much of the continent is over before you know it, which…
Wenn die Bäume ihren ersten Grünschimmer bekommen und die Tage wieder heller und länger werden, erwachen in uns die Frühlingsgefühle: Mit den ersten Sonnenstrahlen fühlen wir uns wieder aktiver, unternehmungslustiger und auch reisefreudiger. Dann ist der perfekte Zeitpunkt gekommen, um die winterliche Trägheit abzustreifen, die Winterstiefel in den Schrank zu stellen und die Wanderschuhe auszupacken!…
Europe certainly does not lack spectacular coastlines, but with so much of it jam-packed in high season, finding an elusive corner of empty beach can make you feel like you’ve won the vacation lottery. One way to increase your chances of discovering a tranquil stretch of sand (or pebbles) is to aim for a beach…
There are countless reasons why so many travelers flock to the Mediterranean every year. The crystal blue waters are dotted with charming historic towns begging to be explored, the food options are otherworldly, and the list goes on. But with so many hot spots to choose from — all seemingly better than the next —…
Whether you’re a pro who rides the tubes year round, or a novice whose gnarliest feat so far is watching “Blue Crush” three times in a row, chances are you already know the major European surf spots — or maybe not. Destinations like Biarritz in southwest France and Newquay in the southwest of England are…
Who doesn’t love something shiny and new?! We’re constantly on the lookout for hot new hotel properties, and we’ve noticed a recent trend: boutiques are in. While the definition of a “boutique hotel” varies slightly person to person, even within the hospitality industry, boutiques are part of a special hotel category that attempts to create…
