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6 European Cities With the Best Beaches

Can’t choose between a city break and a beach vacation? Thanks to some stellar European cities with stunning stretches of sand, you need not pick a side. The following six cities are perfect for travelers who are looking to bask in the sun as well as explore urban streets full of cultural delights and delicious…

Top Destinations in Spain Where the Spanish Go

Around two-thirds of Spanish people opt to stay in their own country when deciding where to take their vacation. Given Spain’s gorgeous coastline, majestic mountain ranges, and sun-soaked archipelagos in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, who can blame them? It’s also no surprise that the locals tend to avoid the tourist traps that cater…

The Best Beaches in Spain

Last year, Spain was the third most-visited country in the world (after France and the U.S.), drawing in a whopping 75.3 million tourists. And it’s a safe bet to say that many of those travelers were visiting for the sun, sea, and, sand. After all, there are plenty of fabulous beaches spread across both the…

The Best Time to Visit Spain: A Season-by-Season Guide

To be honest, visiting Spain any time of year is a good idea. The country is blessed with a mostly mild climate, meaning that even during wintertime visits, you might not need a jacket during the day. Of course, there are plenty of factors to consider, and particular parts of the country are more hospitable…

The Best Beaches in the World

The world is not in short supply of beautiful beaches. The factors that make a great beach, though, are highly subjective. For our very own list, we took into consideration aspects like safety, accessibility, and unique surroundings. Each sandy stretch has stunning scenery, but beyond that, the locations are richly varied. Without further ado, read…

Where to Go in Spain: A Cheat Sheet to the Top Destinations

Spain has been seducing the world’s creative types since long before we called them creative types, and has given the world everything from flamenco and tapas to “Don Quixote” and Pedro Almodovar. It’s a hub for all things traditional and bohemian, elegant and scruffy — and that mild Mediterranean climate means that almost any time…

6 European Dishes That Will Change Your Life

Travel awakens all of the senses — but let’s be honest, taste (and therefore, food) is clearly the most fun way to get a fill, er, feel for a new destination. Europe’s culinary delicacies differ dramatically from one city to another, let alone country to country, which is just one reason for the continent’s greatness.…

8 Amazing Surfing Destinations in Europe (Yes, Seriously)

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…