Imagine an island that represents the best of Italy — spectacular views, beautiful beaches, fantastic food, zero pretension whatsoever. Welcome to Ischia, Italy. This island in Campania, southern Italy, delivers on every level. As an Italy travel expert, Ischia (EES-kee-ah) has been a place I’ve wanted to visit forever — and I finally got my …
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When it comes to the best Mediterranean Islands to visit, you have so many fantastic choices! From massive behemoths like Sicily and Corsica to tiny pristine getaways like Vis and Menorca, I truly believe that there is a perfect Mediterranean island for every kind of traveler. I’ve been traveling extensively in Europe for two decades, …
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If you’re looking for a beach vacation you’ll never forget, the towns of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, are some of the most perfect coastal villages you’ll find in the United States. And Cape regulars know this. Once you’ve visited, this place tends to call you back over and over. But which Cape Cod towns are good …
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Tropea Italy is one of the most spectacular seaside towns in the Mediterranean — yet it’s almost undiscovered by tourists outside Europe. Italian tourists, however, have been in the loop for quite some time. I recently visited Tropea for the first time, on a long weekend trip exploring the region of Calabria. People say that …
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Bucerias, Mexico is a lovely beach town a stone’s throw from the city of Puerto Vallarta. Once a small fishing village, Bucerias has become increasingly popular as a tourism destination. Over the past decade or so, Bucerias has grown enormously, with new hotels, condos, chic eateries and fun boutiques catering to those craving a bit …
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Looking for a town on Cape Cod that has it all? Come with me to Provincetown, baby! This fun town on the northern tip of Cape Cod has it all. You’ll find more things to do in Provincetown than you thought possible! You probably know P-town as a legendary LGBTQ getaway. If you’re gay and …
Have you heard of the Aeolian Islands in Sicily? I’ve been dreaming about traveling to the Aeolian Islands (Isole Eolie) since my semester in Florence in 2004. I huddled over my Let’s Go: Italy guidebook, reading about a Sicilian archipelago with lava-spewing volcanoes and black sand beaches. Finally, I got my chance 17 years later. …
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Seaside Florida is one of the most remarkable places I’ve visited in the Sunshine State, and one that I won’t be forgetting anytime soon. From the retro mid-century pastel homes to the soft sand and verdant waves of the Emerald Coast, this oceanside favorite is the cat’s pajamas (or should I say the dog’s swimsuit?). …
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Are you looking to visit Korčula Croatia — the most fabulous island of Dalmatia? Well, you’ve come to the right place — this Korčula travel guide is designed to give you all the information you need to plan the trip of a lifetime. I’ve explored Croatia extensively over the past decade, and I think Korčula …
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I absolutely love traveling to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua! I planned on coming for three days; I ended up staying for eight. I haven’t felt such a strong pull to a place in a long time. At times it almost felt like a time warp — traveling back to a time when I was a …
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