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This trip takes in the best of vibrant Madrid and its world-class art museums and showcases some of Castile’s historic gems before whisking you to the Moorish south, where Córdoba’s majestic mosque, Seville’s fragrant orange blossoms, and Granada’s “heaven on earth” await. Days 1–3: Madrid Start the day with a visit to either the Prado, … Continued
If you’re heading to One Happy Island, you probably intend to spend a lot of time on the beach, but there are some excellent reasons to roll out of that surf-side hammock and explore more of Aruba. Remember that all of Aruba’s beaches are public, so you can take a dip wherever you like as … Continued
This route offers a taste of this tiny country’s various cultures and landscapes. From cosmopolitan Zürich and Geneva to the quaint charms of Luzern and Zermatt to sleepy Lauterbrunnen, this tour gives you a good sense of what’s to be seen here. Fly in: Zürich Fly out: Geneva Switzerland Sampler: A First-Timer’s Tour Days 1 … Continued
It’s difficult to find a bad view in Switzerland, and even more so on this northern route that highlights the pristine beauty of the country. Starting from man-made attractions such as urban architecture and city parks, the six-day journey weaves through the foothills of the Alps peppered with lakes, waterfalls, and landscapes that will leave … Continued
Northern Norway has experienced a major tourism boom in recent years as people flock to the area in winter to experience the northern lights and in summer to go for a hike during the midnight sun, as it takes quite a bit of time and money to venture this far, you’ll want to spend as … Continued
Western Norway’s fjords are what most visitors come to see, and in five days it’s more than possible to visit some of the world’s most beautiful waterways. Fly in: Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO). Fly out: Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO). Day 1: Bergen Fly into Bergen Airport and pick up the rental car you reserved in … Continued
Each of these itineraries fills one day. Together they touch on some of PV’s quintessential experiences, from shopping to getting outdoors to just relaxing at the best beaches and spas. The Zone Head south of downtown to the Zona Romántica for a day of excellent shopping and dining. Stop at Isla del Río Cuale for … Continued
Though Seattle’s not always the easiest city to navigate, it’s small enough that you can see a great deal of it in a week. If you’ve only got a long weekend here, you can easily mix and match any of the days in this itinerary. Before you explore, you’ll need three things: comfortable walking shoes, … Continued
Costa Rica looks disarmingly small on the map. This country the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined should be easy to take in, right? Arrive here and you’ll see that a mountainous spine transects the country and dirt roads make driving downright abysmal. Ambitious plans to see the entire country never materialize. Rather than … Continued
It’s entirely possible to take in a mix of urban, suburban, and remote Costa Rica without having to rent a car with this let-someone-else-do-the-driving itinerary. Tortuguero, on the Caribbean coast, is accessible only by boat. Day 1: Arrival Following your evening arrival in San José, head to one of the many in-town lodgings. Hotel Grano … Continued
