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Deciding to go to Italy is easy, but picking which city and attractions to add to your itinerary can be challenging. Fortunately, after exploring the country from top to bottom, we’ve found the destinations that are truly worth a spot on your bucket list. Whether you’re looking to see Renaissance sculptures, get your fill of…
Italy isn’t typically thought of as a bargain travel destination — hotels can be pricey for much of the year, and meals will often put a bigger dent in your wallet than notoriously budget-friendly destinations like Spain and Portugal. However, knowing some tricks can help your dollar stretch further. These include opting for shoulder-season travel,…
There’s something for everyone in Italy — from art- and ruin-packed capitals for history buffs to seaside escapes and wineries for the relaxation-minded. Top tourist destinations include buzzing Rome and fashion-forward Milan, as well as the cliffside Amalfi Coast. Not only is there a spot perfect for each type of traveler, but there are also…
There are plenty of reasons to travel — museums, spectacular food, historic sights — all perfectly fine diversions. But for shopaholics, none of those can beat the high we get from returning to our hotel room victorious after a decadent day of shopping. And for us, no vacation is complete without splurging on something on…
The Supérieure Room at The Peninsula Paris/Oyster Traveling can be all about living out your wildest fantasies. For some, that means journeying far and wide to climb a mountain, while others satisfy their wanderlust by relaxing on an exotic private island. The hotel experience, too, is often about turning your reveries into a temporary reality,…
Ein gebrochenes Herz, ein Junggesellinnenabschied, eine Wiedervereinigung, eine jährliche Tradition, die Sehnsucht nach mehr Selbstfindung oder einfach “nur” Lust auf Gemeinsamkeit. Einen Grund für ein Mädels-Wochenende unter Freundinnen gibt es eigentlich immer! Obwohl es mit echten Freundinnen eigentlich überall am schönsten sein kann, ist es besonders toll einen Ausflug an einen Ort zu unternehmen, der…
Europe is a popular summer travel destination for many reasons: the weather is perfect, attractions are open, and well, it’s beautiful. But this summer, things are looking even more appealing. With the euro down 18 percent against the dollar, travelers are saving over $100 (or 88 euros) on a 500 euro room, making it a…
You may be familiar with the Chinese system of Feng Shui , an ancient method of creating harmony and maximizing the flow of life force in rooms and buildings through the correct placement of furniture and other objects. While Feng Shui has been around in China and parts of Southeast Asia for thousands of years,…
There was a time when the phrase “eco-friendly hotel” conjured up images of a lodge in the rainforest, complete void of electricity. Those days are way behind us. Now, green hotels are among the most chic — and even tech-friendly — around, thanks to innovations in design and technology, and the increasingly popular demand for…
We don’t know about you, but when we travel to the best shopping cities in the world (or really any city, for that matter), we are pumped to be able to snoop around for something special to bring home from the trip. Sometimes it’s a simple souvenir, other times it’s a staple wardrobe item. Sometimes…