Destinations
Europe's Busiest Airports
According to Bloomberg News, London’s Heathrow Airport was again ranked the busiest airport in Europe, welcoming 73.4 million travelers, up 1.4% from 2013. Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport, Germany’s Frankfurt Airport, and Turkey’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport round out the top four. Istanbul has nudged Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol out of fourth place as travel to and…
Read MoreLandmarks With Striking Views
Conde Nast Traveler has compiled a wonderful list of ten landmarks that boast incredible views. If you have the opportunity to travel to any of these cities, you won’t regret making a trip to these landmarks to take in the panoramic views. St. Stephen’s Cathedral – Vienna, Austria Tour Saint-Jacques – Paris, France The Monument…
Read MoreMust-See European Museums
Are you taking a trip to Europe anytime soon? Across the continent are hundreds of incredible museums, which may seem a bit daunting when trying to plan what to do. The Guardian’s Robert Hull has narrowed down a list of ten must-see museums if you can fit them into your itinerary. See the full list…
Read MoreCycling Destinations Around the World
Cycling is an incredible sport that is appreciated and celebrated around the world. If you are traveling and beginning to take up cycling, there are many different places to enjoy a ride and explore. Whether you’re looking to see the countryside, ride along the water, or enjoy the scenery near a city, there are many…
Read MorePlanning a Vacation to California
Are you thinking of planning your next trip to California? With so many exciting things to do in the state, it’s a good idea to start thinking ahead about potential destinations! Northern California boasts beautiful coastlines, wineries, the great city of San Francisco, and many outdoor adventures. Southern California similarly offers great beaches and outdoor…
Read MoreTravel Trends to Look Out For
A new year brings a new onslaught of travel trends to look forward to and consider implementing for your next vacation or business trip. Five up-and-coming vacation spots to look forward to are Brazil, Asia via a cruise, Puerto Rico, Dubai, and Cuba, pending policy changes with the U.S. While hotel rates and vacation rental…
Read MoreWhere Will Americans Travel in 2015?
According to a report for the U.S. Travel Association by Oxford Economics, Americans are taking less time for vacation than ever before- the lowest in 40 years. With a new year beginning, will things change at all? Will Americans more willingly embrace their vacation time to get away and relax? Euromonitor expects Mexico to be…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Trends for the Coming Year
Zicasso, an online travel referral service that matches travelers with travel agents, has released a luxury travel trend information report. The report entails trends for the 2015 fiscal year that will likely see the most growth. Zicasso expects “Italy, Australia, New Zealand and Greece are some top international destinations for luxury travel. Meanwhile, Peru, Argentina,…
Read MoreExtreme Travel: Hiking in Nepal
Depending on what you are looking for in a travel experience, vacations can range from relaxing and laid-back to thrilling and extreme. Extreme hikers Jeremy Aerts and his girlfriend May Wong have experienced the most severe temperatures and radical events, including freezing temperatures and avalanches as they hiked the Thorong La Pass in Nepal. Some…
Read MoreTop Travel Destinations of 2015
Have you begun planning your first vacation of 2015? It’s not too early to start considering options for different travel destinations to visit. Seven cities around the world are considered by many to be the up-and-coming hot spots of 2015. Vilnius, Lithuania, Kanazawa, Japan, Edinburgh, Scotland, Boise, Idaho, Cartagena, Colombia, Montevideo, Uruguay, and Atacama Desert,…
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