Europe

If you have previously spent time on Spain’s famous Costas, make a plan in 2025 to experience another side of the European nation. The Urdaibai Estuary in northern Spain’s Basque Country is a place of true beauty and an important Biosphere…

With climate change and travelers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint, train travel has come back in a big way. Whether it’s high-speed trains, scenic trains, or comfortable sleeper trains, many people have changed the way they travel.…

On your next vacation, visit the famous James Bond revolving restaurant nestling high in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland. Getting there is an adventure, as the world’s steepest cable car has been unveiled, and takes diners up to the famous…

Everyone knows the many attractions of Rome, Venice, Florence and other iconic cities in Italy, but Frommer’s has just named a less-known city in the scenic South Tyrol at the top of its “Best Places To Go” list. Nesting in the Dolomite…

The River Seine in France passes through many iconic towns and cities, many offering traditional Christmas markets and related events. Now, as we head near Christmas 2024, Tauck has announced good news for a brand new river cruise in 2025,…

It’s that time of year when families flock to Santa Claus’ hometown of Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland. Visiting here is a truly realistic experience for the kids each year. However, like so many popular places in the world, Rovaniemi is…

Italy’s new sleeper train the Sicilia Express is coming to take homesick Sicilians home for Christmas. However, this once-off rail experience is also available for travelers visiting the country. The train follows the scenic route from…

Lanzarote, in the Canary Islands of Spain, is a place of stark volcanic scenes, incredible beauty and the home of the late Spanish artist, César Manrique. While Manrique died in a car accident in September 1992, his unique and fascinating…

As we head to the holidays, one of the best places to celebrate Christmas is in Andorra La Vella, up in the Pyrenees. Experience a white Christmas by skiing the slopes, or hiking the trails in Andorra, nestling between France and Spain.…

For those planning a vacation in Spain, be aware that authorities are cracking down on organized crime and will require new personal data to visit. Hotels and other tourism operators are required to collect and report more than 40 pieces of…