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It was a scene from one of my travel nightmares. Somehow, I found myself sitting on a group tour bus in Spain with over 60 fellow passengers and an obnoxious guide who kept referring to us as her “family” and making appalling jokes. At our first sightseeing stop, we were herded through the narrow, charming…
Whether planning a family trip during spring break, a romantic getaway for two, or a solo trek, Europe in April is a great destination. Why? For starters, flights to Europe are cheaper than they will be in the height of the summer. That also means Europe’s most famous destinations will be much less crowded. The…
Long lines waiting to get into a historical sight, crowded sidewalks that are hard to traverse, and sky-high hotel rates are just a few problems caused by tourists in Europe’s summer months. While Venice and Paris are notably effected by the rise in summer visitors, many European destinations offer a plethora of things to do…
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…
We’ve all taken a personality test at this point — whether it’s a quick Buzzfeed quiz that tells us our secret cereal identity or a more in-depth character analysis. People want to know more about who they are. And when it comes to travel, your personality can be a crucial component in planning your next…
Unless you were born into royalty, plan on marrying a prince or princess, or simply have an obscene supply of cash, you probably think your chances of living in a castle are pretty slim. You’re probably right, but that doesn’t mean your dream can’t be realized on a smaller scale. Spain has more than 3,000…
When it comes to choosing a hotel, several key questions may cross your mind: Is this property centrally located? Does it fit my budget? How do its amenities stack up with my vacation needs (think: free Wi-Fi for business trips or a kids pool for family getaways)? While a courtyard may not be a make-or-break…
The increasing popularity of travel, amongst all age groups, is leading to the world’s most famous sights being overrun with tourists. Fighting off other camera-laden visitors to get a blurry image of the Eiffel Tower is an uncomfortable spot that many of us have found ourselves in. But crowds aren’t always such a big problem;…
In our original post, we brought you from Nantucket to Kauai and everywhere in between, offering perfectly captured glimpses of our country’s most beautiful vistas. But we’d be biased if we only shared our stunning photos of the United States. So we packed our bags and headed to Europe in search of its best vantage…
Many hotels were not born as hotels. Some first served as prisons, or hat factories, or even lemon distilleries. And some had, shall we say, loftier first lives — as the residences (often, the second, third, or fourth homes) of royalty. That’s right. We’ve stayed at hotels — from the Amalfi Coast to the Irish…
