Christmas Markets & Cozy Old Towns: 5 Affordable European Winter Destinations

As much as we love it for sunny getaways ourselves, there’s no denying Europe is at its most magical in the wintertime: There’s nothing quite like a snow-dusted medieval town dotted with smoky chimneys, streets lit up in fairy lights, and of course, the world-famous Christmas markets. From admiring the stunning decorations to sampling local delicacies, there’s…

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Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Warm Portugal Island This Winter

If you’re flying to Europe in the next couple of months and you’re yet to give up hope on an off-season warm getaway, this small, unbelievably beautiful Portuguese island in the middle of the Atlantic offers unspoiled nature, affordable eats, stunning architecture, and 68-degree temps in winter: The largest island in the Azores, a Portugal-administered archipelago set…

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