Lisbon needs little to no effort in self-promoting – year-round sun-drenched sprawling squares by the river, a history spanning more than 2000 years, steep hills that reward trekkers with views over terracotta rooftops and clusters of colorful buildings, historic neighborhoods that turn into nightlife hot spots after dark. Portugal’s capital city fame as a top …
The year-round party vibe of New Orleans takes on an extra sparkle during the holiday season. Christmas lights and decorations adorn homes and businesses, and the streets are filled with holiday music – with that distinctly Big Easy flair, of course. From decked-out hotel lobbies and cathedral concerts to bonfires on the levee and Réveillon …
With more than 100 unique neighborhoods, 30 national parks, museums in every quadrant and award-winning dining, it would take weeks to fully explore Washington, DC, not just 24 hours. But if you’re making a flying visit to the American capital, trust us, a lot can be accomplished in a day. Here’s a perfect itinerary that …
Situated on the Gulf of Naples, on the western coast of southern Italy, Naples’ history, culture, and cuisine are forever tied to the Mediterranean Sea. Sailors from the Greek island of Rhodes were the first to establish a small commercial port here in the first millennium BCE, founding the city of Parthenope, renamed Neápolis in …
Considering the wide geography of the Lone Star State, there’s really no such thing as a bad time to visit Texas. While you may want to skip the soaring temperatures of the Santa Elena Canyon in summer months, winter in Amarillo is not the best time to visit the Great Plains. Here are our tips …
Texas Hill Country offers travelers a break with wineries, rivers, hiking trails and live music. Covering 31,000 sq miles (80,290 sq km) of gently rolling hills in Central Texas, the region abounds with destinations to explore. As you head west from Austin, you’ll arrive at charming towns such as Marble Falls, Blanco, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, Dripping …
Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ready-made for unforgettable adventures. Vanuatu is an archipelagic country of 83 islands in the South Pacific. The sixth largest, Tanna is just 40km (25 miles) long and 19km (12 miles) wide – but visitors will find …
Icelandic water is some of the purest and cleanest in the world. And Icelanders have turned enjoying this natural resource into an art and a science. The Blue Lagoon is just the beginning. From sprawling lagoon complexes with multi-step bathing rituals to tiny secluded natural pools, you’ll find a variety of geothermal facilities across the …
If you’re visiting Barbados for the first time, expect to slow down. This is not the place for hustle and bustle. In Barbados, life is lived at a laid-back and leisurely pace. It’s a place where you might spend so long lounging on the beach, sipping on rum punches, that you might end up missing your …
Beaches are usually packaged as sun, sea and sand, but visits to the coast don’t need to be limited to warm-weather days. Throw caution to the wind – quite literally – by embracing the dramatic dunes, impressive surf and rugged shores of these spectacular beaches that shine – even when the clouds come out. Here’s …