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Best off-peak winter destinations

Before resigning yourself to nearly a half-year’s wait for the return of that honey-warm feeling of sun on skin, a late-season holiday might be just what the doctor ordered.

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Visit Greece's spectacular islands

The wondrous waters and whitewashed towns of Greece total up to 6,000 islands. These golden beaches that you’ve seen in movies and pictures lure in travelers who want to explore the islands from all over the globe.

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Coastal Croatia

Half of this country is defined by what the Adriatic Sea gives it. Croatia has vast beaches and harbors to linger on, ancient cities to explore and a Mediterranean culinary spread to crack into. A fantastic sense of the history you never knew is a fixture of everyday life here.

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Castles of the Messenia Peninsula in Greece 

The Messenia Peninsula in the southern Peloponnese area of Greece is a winner for history and castle lovers.

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Travel through Greece authentically

I wanted to experience Greek culture as authentically as possible while still seeing the major tourist destinations. 

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Celebrate Halloween across Europe

While Halloween in its modern iteration is considered mostly an American holiday, it can be celebrated here in Europe as well.  

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Yacht Week in Croatia

Yacht Week is all about relaxing, unwinding and partying however you want.

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10 safe places for the LGTBQIA+ community to travel in Europe

We’ve named 10 countries in Europe that are safe for the LGBTQ community to travel in and enjoy.

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Navigating North Macedonia

A rich heritage of Greek, Byzantine and Ottoman influences make visiting the mountainous country of North Macedonia a magnificent treat.

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A taste of Porto

On the northwest coast of Portugal, along the banks of the Douro River, sits historic Porto. Dating back to the 4th century, Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and boasts a UNESCO World Heritage Site city center.

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Zakynthos is Greece’s hidden gem

The locals will tell you that Zakynthos has the bluest water in the world, and after experiencing the neon, Gatorade-like phenomenon near Sfogio Beach, I can testify that they are all telling the truth.

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Spooky, abandoned sites you can visit across Europe

There are plenty of ruins around Europe, but this list takes you beyond old castles and into the world of abandoned and intriguing urbex locations to explore.

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Dazzling Mykonos

Considered by many as the most popular Greek island in the Aegean Sea, this Cycladic gem attracts the glamorous who seek sun, surf and sand by day, and a stylishly booming party by night.

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5 Family-friendly summer vacations in Europe

With your family now living in Europe, you can avoid station wagons, Wally World and cousin Eddie. Here are five family-friendly vacation spots in Europe.

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