Europe

MMGY’s annual study on American travelers was just released.  The study includes the top European cities Americans are seriously considering visiting over the next two years.

The study, which has been conducted for more than 20 years, surveyed nearly 3,000 active travelers living in the U.S. with an annual household income of at least $50,000 (with 815 respondents having an annual household income of $125,000 or more). They also took at least one leisure trip of 75 miles or more during the previous 12 months that included overnight accommodations. Respondents were evenly distributed between males and females and between all generations.

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The breathtaking beauties of Karlovy Vary (known also by its’ German name Carlsbad) are not simply worth your attention, it inspires admiration and respect! By becoming one of the admirers, you add yourself to a list that includes Beethoven, Peter the Great, Schiller, Chopin and many other famous artists.

Karlovy Vary is the home of various warm springs, established in early 1368. Ever since, it has been the preferred destination for holidays, as well as the host of many international conferences and festivals. Covered with amazing gardens and creative flower arrangements, Karlovy Vary is Europe’s “Venice of healthy waters”.

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It goes without saying that there’s plenty to do while visiting Florence, Italy. But one thing that everyone should do (and it’s free!) is see all the main sites during the middle of the night. The way the city lights up the main attractions at night makes for great photos, not to mention there’s no crowds! Don’t worry as it’s quite safe to do this at night as Florence overall is a very safe city with security guards found at most attractions.

Here’s a mini-preview of what you’ll see in a mini photo essay format.  All photos taken with an iPhone 5C between 3am – 4am.

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Attention all motorcycle enthusiasts!

Looking for travel ideas for the upcoming summer? Why not check out Ducati’s 90th (1926-2016) anniversary celebrations in Bologna, Italy.

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Walking through the centre of Barcelona, you are surrounded by the city. Concrete, cobblestones, glass, metal, cars, people, dogs, hustle and bustle. It’s very easy to get sucked into the busy pace of the city – the parties, the concerts, the shopping, the cleaning, the working, the gyming, the life. You begin to long for an escape, a moment of peace, a pause to catch your breath and calm your mind. What you forget is that you are actually in a beautiful part of Spain surrounded by natural wonders, wildlife and opportunities for outdoor adventures.

If you take the plunge, then go to Plaza Espanya and buy a ticket and jump on a train for an hour. As Barcelona fades into the distance behind you, salvation rises ahead of you in the form of the impressive and imposing Montserrat – ‘the jagged mountain’. The mountain named for its serrated edges and mounds that are haphazardly astounding.

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