Narrow streets lined by ocher-colored buildings, charming piazze centered around medieval fountains, and some of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments still surviving to this day—there are many reasons to go to Rome. At the same time, there are many why you shouldn’t: Between the intense crowding––sorry, folks, waking up at 5 to get to Fontana di Trevi before the tourist…
Explore Charming South of France with VIVA Cruises on VIVA Voyager
VIVA Voyager sails along the Rhone and Saône boarding at Lyon. Billed as Charming South of France, the cruise dawdled from Lyons to Arles along two of France’s most majestic rivers. Onboard the VIVA VOYAGE we were sailing along the Rhone and Saône (a tributary of the Rhône) rivers, taking in all that the region…
Forget Paris! Visit North America’s Lesser Known Slice Of France – And No, It’s Not Montreal
France took the world stage in recent months as the latest Olympics host. Delivering mixed results, many enjoyed the experience while others, including locals, couldn’t wait to get out of dodge. Those looking to escape the crowds without sacrificing France’s elegant culture probably didn’t know of a secret slice of France in North America. Montreal is…
Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Lesser Known Mediterranean Hotspot This Fall
Stunning architecture, fascinating cities, and beautiful Mediterranean beaches. It’s no wonder Morocco is having a moment! Where else in the world can you be lounging on a Mediterranean beach one day and exploring the Sahara desert the next? According to the authorities in the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance, the country recorded a whopping 10 million…
Trade Phuket’s Crowds For Serenity: This Cheap Tropical Paradise Should Be Your Next Thai Escape
Travel anxiety is real, and it all starts with picking the “right” destination, as if you could go wrong in Thailand! There are over 1,400 islands in Thailand, so how could you possibly choose where to go? Well, some travelers are fed up with the crowds of Phuket, undoubtedly Thailand’s most popular island. Then, of course, you have…
Bustling Cities And Jaw-Dropping Nature: This Iconic Latin American Country Just Set Another Tourism Record
Where do you travel now that summer’s officially coming to an end? Do you try to stretch the season and go somewhere beachy? Do you go into full city tripper mode and opt for a big metropolis instead? Or do you change gears altogether and fly somewhere wild and adventurous? Well, luckily for all my…
How to enjoy a calm ski break in Verbier, at a cost that keeps you cool
Discover La Tzoumaz and explore some of Switzerland’s most superlative slopes at a different pace. La Tzoumaz ski resort is in a small, quiet village and the contrast to Verbier’s electric, non-stop party town is stark. Unlike Verbier, the hotels in La Tzoumas are understated, with unhurried restaurants and quiet bars. And it’s much cheaper…
These Are The 3 Most Popular U.S. Destinations & They’re Best Visited In The Fall!
You don’t have to travel around the world to have an exceptional break this fall. In fact, some U.S. destinations are so popular that they are attracting record numbers of both domestic and international visitors. The U.S. is experiencing an unprecedented increase in domestic tourism this year, and 3 iconic destinations in particular are benefiting from this. Orlando,…
September Is The Cheapest Month For Americans To Fly To These 5 Incredible Destinations
Just because summer’s coming to an end doesn’t mean your travel plans have to, too. The insufferable crowds have started to dissipate, temperatures are coming back down to Earth, and best of all, airfare to some of the world’s most incredible destinations has plummeted, giving adventurous travelers on a budget the opportunity of a lifetime.…
Tourists Warned To Take Caution On Cabo Beaches With Swimming Banned In Several Areas
Other than the incredible food, hospitable locals, world-class resort stays and unbeatable balmy weather, one of the many reasons why Americans flock into Los Cabos in Mexico is the sun-kissed coast lapped by azure waters. That’s why some travelers are often surprised to find that several beaches are off-limits due to the impossibly-tall waves and unpredictability of the…