Category: Destinations

Try to erase your memory. What you think you know about Greece goes beyond picture-perfect islands and vivid blue waters. The rich history is just as appealing as the laid-back lifestyle and scenic shores. Travelers often skip Greece’s major cities in favor of sun and sand, but those who do are overlooking the heartbeat of this fascinating…

Tampa is a fun city on its own, but many vacationers opt to go just south of the cityscape to enjoy sun and sand in 2 of America’s most renowned beach towns. Of course, that would be Siesta Key and Clearwater, both constantly in a head-to-head duel year after year fighting for ‘#1′ honors. While coastlines…

Dreaming of a sunny getaway to Mexico but the party scene and bustling crowds of Cancun do not sound particularly inspiring? The Mexican Caribbean is a vast territory comprising lush jungles, an extensive coastline and ancient ruins with origins lost to time, and you can definitely have a great time without following the masses into an already-packed Zona Hotelera. One of the most…

Not every Asian island should be compared to Bali, but Indonesia’s paradise has definitely captured our hearts for decades. One place that has flown under the radar and is far easier to reach from the States is the Philippines, home to over 7,500 islands (nope, not a typo!). This fascinating (and extraordinarily cheap) country boasts breathtaking beaches…

We know what you’re thinking: how could there possibly be anywhere in freezing, rainy Britain that’s over 80 degrees Fahrenheit right now, and more unfathomably even, there are turquoise waters to swim in? You’re correct, that’s highly unlikely. Though the Cornish coast is a seriously-underrated beach destination, and the seas surrounding some islands off Scotland are indeed crystal-clear, the U.K.…

13 million people is a massive number any way you slice it, and that’s how many tourists visit one surprising beach town each year. The East Coast is teeming with treasures, from urban icons to charming small towns to pretty beaches, often overshadowed by the allure of Florida’s coastlines. Fall makes for a perfect time to explore beyond…

Home to world-renowned architectural feats by Gaudí, with La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, to name a couple, not to mention the honey-colored Mediterranean beaches, Barcelona is perhaps the leading tourist destination in Spain, drawing in millions of tourists every year. Unironically, it’s precisely its irresistible appeal and popularity that’s proven to be its downfall: between…

This past season saw a massive influx of travelers flocking to Europe, with many of the continent’s gorgeous hotspots breaking all-time tourism records. But while most of these were places you’d expect – think sunny hubs like Italy, Spain, and Portugal – there was one landlocked and often overlooked country that welcomed close to 7…

Did you know that Armenia has a thriving wine tourism industry? Turkey is renowned for its food, and Georgia’s famous for its wine. But nestled between these two neighbours is a country well-placed to bring together the best of dining and drinking experiences. That fortunate destination is, of course, Armenia. Kamila Erkaboyeva discovered its wine tourism delights for The Travel Magazine. What you…

There’s never a bad time for a dreamy beach getaway, so when you get the chance to visit a record-breaking Mediterranean hub in the “off-season,” you take it. I’m talking, of course, about Antalya, a place that seamlessly combines high-end experiences and reasonable prices, so much so that over 14 million tourists have flocked to its sunny shores in…