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These days, inspiration is more powerful and necessary than ever. And we can’t think of anything more inspiring than dreaming about the kinds of trips that change you — the trips that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Some of our suggestions will take you a little further outside of your comfort zone than…
Doling out your vacation days can be tough. Whether you live in the United States, where companies don’t legally have to give workers any paid-vacation days, or in the European Union, which by law has to give employees at least four work weeks of paid vacation, chances are you’re often thinking about how you’ll use…
Even if nude cruising doesn’t sound like your thing, you have to admit — sitting on your stateroom balcony in the buff, on the open sea, sounds pretty freeing. And isn’t that the point of vacation? Total freedom from the mundanities of everyday life, like paying bills, tackling chores, and — ahem — getting dressed.…
Athens, a city that blends centuries of history with a contemporary buzz, has plenty of attractions to keep travelers occupied — the Parthenon, Acropolis, botanical garden, and Dimotiki Agora (the city’s busiest market), to name a few. Beyond the city walls, however, there are several day-trip destinations that also offer lots of fun — not…
As fall approaches and the sun starts setting earlier each day, we’re already thinking about what destinations are best for getting our necessary dose of Vitamin D. European countries aren’t often considered the sunniest spots, but there are certain cities that are better suited for avoiding the dreaded seasonal affective disorder. We consulted the stats…
This year, the best-selling book series ever written, Harry Potter, celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades since muggles of all ages became bewitched by the wizarding world. So, we decided to celebrate with a destination guide to having the best vacation ever, based on your Hogwarts house. (Need to find out which you belong…
Summer is a great time for a vacation, especially for families, since the kids are out of school. However, it can be difficult to find a great trip that doesn’t break the bank. But don’t worry, an affordable vacation doesn’t have to be boring by any means. From destinations serviced by cheap flights to ones…
When it comes to planning a vacation in the U.S., people so often come up with the same old choices (think: New York, Las Vegas, and Orlando). Understandably, the varied combination of architecture, culture, nightlife, theme parks, and big city buzz all contribute to their popularity. But why not buck the trend and head somewhere…
When we come across pictures of others’ travel adventures, it can be hard to gauge their appeal. For every gorgeous shot of a world wonder or worldly treasure is an image that reveals a massive tourist crowd, sweating in line or posing for photos. So how do we come to terms with the fact that…
Timing a trip to Greece may seem like an easy choice. You can opt for the azure waters and fun-loving crowds of the high season or the big bargains and unreliable weather of the low season. Then, there are the shoulder months, which have some of the advantages of both. So, which should you choose?…
