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While many tourists are steering clear of once-popular destinations due to safety concerns, Spain — and namely, its Balearic Islands — is one place that has reaped the benefits with a surge in bookings. But with four main islands — each with its own distinct character, features, and foibles — it’s tough to know which…
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…
Mallorca, schon seit Jahrzehnten bei deutschen Reisenden sehr beliebt, platzt inzwischen aus allen Nähten – 2015 waren es schon 10 Millionen Touristen, fast die Hälfte davon Deutsche. In diesem Jahr sind es laut Schätzungen noch mehr, da viele Reisende in Europa bleiben wollen. Aber zum Glück gibt es ja nicht nur Mallorca. So schön die…
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 —…
Die heiß ersehnte Urlaubszeit naht und nun stellt sich wieder die Frage: Wohin soll es diesmal gehen? Auf der Suche nach besonders neuen und exotischen Reisezielen verliert man sich schnell im Labyrinth der Angebote und Meinungen. Doch muss man wirklich einen Ort erkunden, von dem man noch nicht einmal den Namen richtig aussprechen kann? Ist…
Much like in fashion, in the travel industry there is always a trendier destination around the corner waiting to usurp the title as the world’s top getaway. While some destinations remain favorites for many years, others have only fleeting popularity. Here we bring you 7 locales that were once wildly popular; some may still make…
Are you brave enough for #4? Photo courtesy of Marcel Ekkel. There are facts that most residents of the Northern Hemisphere must simply accept — first and foremost among them is the existence of winter. Once the glow of the holidays fades, January and February bring polar vortexes, skin-whipping wind chills, frost-bitten extremities, cars that…
If you’ve ever been on the phone with a hotel reservationist (you know, like back in 1999) or have dealt with the sales pitch people at mega-resorts, you’re probably in the group of people who turn down a hotel room upgrade no questions asked — and understandably so. More often than not, these “upgrades” involve…
Indoor pools get a bad rap. Most of the time we envision them as dark and smelling of chlorine — a combination that almost guarantees claustrophobia. But with this seemingly never-ending winter weather, we were inspired to look indoors for a dip. Much to our surprise, we found 15 luxurious indoor hotel pools that have…
