Europe
Destinations / Europe
Aug 12, 20205 Places Your Family Must Go in Portugal
Family-friendly Portugal retains the charm and atmosphere of old Europe — at some old-fashioned prices — while at the same time offering stylish contemporary hotels and travel infrastructure.
Destinations / Europe
Aug 6, 2020Explore Sofia, Bulgaria, with the Family
Flanked by the ski resort-studded Balkan Mountains and situated directly downwind from the fragrant pine forests of the Vitosha mountain, Sofia’s gorgeous landscape and strategic location between Asia and Europe put it at a crossroads where business and pleasure intermingle effortlessly. In recent years Bulgaria’s capital city has ranked as one of the top 10 best places in the world for startup businesses, and the onslaught of new tax exemptions for businesses looking to invest in the country make it an attractive option for many corporations to begin operations within the city.
Destinations / Europe
Aug 4, 2020A Family Adventure at Westin Palace Madrid
My youngest daughter and I arrived from Barcelona on the high-speed AVE train (in less than three hours) and entered Westin Palace Madrid in time for the Sunday Opera Brunch — which takes place under the stained-glass cupola of La Rotonda, where daily breakfast and cocktails are served. I’d heard about this event on several occasions when I toured the hotel in 2015, and when my granddaughter and I stayed there in 2017.
Destinations / Europe
Jul 21, 2020Explore the Best of Scotland with a Journey Along John Muir Way
THE START OF A JOURNEY. Apprehension mingles with excitement. What lies ahead? Standing on Scotland’s west coast, we know the bare bones of what we’re facing: 134 miles of hiking, a coast-to-coast traverse of the country. But what will we see along the way? Who will we meet? How wet will we get?
Destinations / Europe
Jul 17, 2020For Your Future Travel Consideration: Madrid is for Art Lovers
Few cities in the world offer as much for couples who share a love of art as Madrid. Travelers can choose from romantic hotels a few steps from three of Europe’s finest art museums. Without leaving that same “Avenue of the Arts” they can stroll through a beautiful botanic garden and visit an innovative contemporary art center.
Listicles
Jun 15, 20208 Enticing Activities in Barcelona
Barcelona is a polished, Catalan city hugging the Mediterranean in northeast Spain, about 100 miles south of the Spanish-French border. It lures visitors year-round for its temperate climate, terrific seafood, amazing culture, architecture and art.