Halloween may be next month, but one of Europe’s most storied cities of haunting tales, eerie folklore, and a spooky Gothic cityscape is arguably best visited in September. That’s what the experts at The Points Guy are saying, being named a top 12 European city for fall— and it’s easy to see why. I mean, […]
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For many decades now, Barcelona has been the leading destination in Spain for Americans. Surpassing Mallorca and Ibiza, and even the country’s own capital, Madrid, it draws in tens of millions of tourists every year with its Gaudí monuments and coastal location. Gorgeous as Barcelona may be, however, there is a strange storm on the […]
Finally! It’s the best time of year to visit San Diego. Labor Day put a cap on tourist season. Out-of-state license plates are nowhere in sight, the weather is still warm, and now the beaches are only filled with locals unwinding after a busy summer. As a seasoned San Diegan myself, one thing has become […]
When you think of a trip to The Bahamas, what comes to mind? For most, it’s the sprawling, sun-drenched resorts of Nassau and Paradise Island, the buzz of the casinos, and that iconic turquoise water. And while that’s certainly one version of a Bahamian vacation, it’s just the beginning of the story. The Bahamas is […]
September is here, so you know what that means now that Labor Day has swiftly passed us by. It’s time to swap out your summery white attire for checkered flannels and comfy jeans to enjoy the cool breeze with a soulful PSL in hand. This time of year, as some beaches become less desirable as […]
There’s a reason the Dominican Republic breaks tourism records year after year — it’s one of the most beautiful paradises in close reach to Americans ready to live it up on Spring Break, burn through PTO come summertime, and escape the dwindling temps during fall and winter. That said, the U.S. Embassy has just issued […]
When you think of islands in Spain, it’s probably places like sun-drenched Mallorca or party hub Ibiza that come to mind. They rank among the country’s top vacation hotspots, and they’re indeed epic sunny getaways, but it’s no secret you need to up your budget when heading there. Between the whopping average hotel rate of […]
No man is an island, but every once in a while, we all crave a little bit of reclusiveness, especially if you’re flying all the way from America to Europe for a sun-soaked vacation, and all you need is some peace and quiet. As beautiful as places like Santorini and Palma de Mallorca may be, […]
When you hear the stats on the new AVA Resort Cancun, a certain kind of skepticism is natural. With over 1,600 rooms, it is, by any definition, a truly massive property. For seasoned travelers, “massive” can often be a code word for long lines, impersonal service, and that dreaded “burn and churn” mentality where you […]
Already thinking of your next sun-drenched Caribbean getaway this winter? Before you go ahead and spend hundreds of dollars on those ‘irresistible’ round-trip flights that are, in fact, not as cheap as they could be, you’ll want to hear this one out: From November 15, Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s new budget carrier, will start ultra-affordable direct […]