Every Spain bucket list should include both Barcelona and Madrid. One is the home of the spiked turrets of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, fringed by vibrant summer beaches, and cut through by the Art Deco playhouses of Las Ramblas. The other is the nation’s fun-loving, hedonistic capital, where nightlife pulses through the streets and the ghosts … Read more
Grab a marker and get ready to strike two lines from your bucket list: Paris and Barcelona await on this cross-Iberian odyssey. Among the greatest cities on the planet, they beckon with a Flamenco twirl of tapas, wine and top-notch sites, ranging from the iron girders of the Eiffel Tower to the haunting spires of … Read more
Unscrew the rum and don the straw hat…Key West is beckoning. Right at the tip of the Florida Keys, this sun-kissed isle is more Bahamas than USA. This is a place where the streets rumble with the bouncing rhythms of steel drums and handsome colonial-styled mansions hide between the palms. There’s energy and action down … Read more
With medieval roots and a huge student population, Montpellier manages something pretty unique: An almost perfect balance between the past and the present. One moment you can be strolling the impressive center, past the mighty La Place Royale du Peyrou and the onetime mansions of rich Renaissance merchants. The next, you’ll be singing karaoke and … Read more
Houston is the energy capital of the United States. Built on oil and made famous as NASA’s mission command, this town is one high-octane experience. With a spin of the cowboy spurs and a waft of Southern BBQ, it enthralls with the cosmic Space Center Houston, the shark-snapping Downtown Aquarium, tiger-stalked Houston Zoo – the … Read more
Ibiza is the go-getter of the Balearics. Never content to be a simple holiday destination, it’s given the world mega clubs like Amnesia and Ushuaïa – audacious party venues that host the planet’s top DJs across multiple dance floors and swimming pools and lux bars in the summer months. From the towns of Playa d’en … Read more
The Ubatuba coast is a higgledy-piggledy run of some of Brazil’s most fantabulous beaches. From Praia do Puruba in the north to Praia Da Lagoinha in the south, the whole area is a masterclass in what tropical sands should look like – a touch of white, a dash of gold, plenty of palm trees, and … Read more
Quebec is one huge cut-out of Canada. It’s the largest province and the second most-populous of the lot, sometimes feeling like a whole continent unto itself. The adventure potential is hard to overstate. This land rolls from the Alpine-esque valleys of the Haute-Gaspésie all the way to the ice-blasted tundra that crashes into Ungava Bay … Read more
Toulouse is the metropolitan hub of southwestern France. Although it’s wedged between the rustic hills of the Haute Garonne, the lavender fields of Occitanie, and the wiggling Garonne River, it’s a fun-filled, cutting-edge place. Yep, students fuel late-night parties in the wine bars and clubs, while arguably France’s best rugby team get the crowds roaring … Read more
In a flurry of Moorish spires and carved Gothic turrets, Sevilla marks out its place between the dusty sierras of southern Spain. Sun-kissed and steeped in history, it jumbles into an old town that comes crowned by a look-at-me Alcázar and the Mudejar tops of the La Giralda belltower. Travelers will often spend days simply … Read more
Perth might be isolated out on the windy shores of Western Australia, but it doesn’t seem to mind all that much. A city at once chilled and bold, buzzy and creative, it’s a whopping 2,000 miles from Sydney, out where the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean roll past the quokka-stalked beaches of Rottnest Island. … Read more
Rolling up the Mexican Caribbean coast in a show of glowing white beaches, breeze-swayed palm trees, and turquoise shore waters, Cancun is firmly established as one of the top vacation spots for US snowbirds. It offers a wealth of deluxe hotels, which spill down to manicured beaches, flaunt stunning infinity pools, and sleek spas. It … Read more
Beer halls, historic architecture, gardens, museums, palaces, cafes and nightclubs – in a nutshell this just about sums up all the great things you can see and do in Munich. The capital of Bavaria, Munich is a beautiful city surrounded by forests and flanked by the Bavarian Alps. Come for the world’s best Oktoberfest or just to admire its historic center. Here are our top 10 things to do in Munich.
One of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, Cancun attracts visitors year-round with its fabulous weather but is most busy from December through April. Known as a popular Spring Break destination with vibrant nightlife, Cancun also has a quieter side that makes it great for families or couples and is the perfect gateway to the amazing Mayan ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza. Combine days on the beach with visits to archeological wonders, explore museums and shopping centers, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Get the details of all these attractions and more in our top 10 things to do in Cancun.