Barcelona Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Barcelona is an enchanting seaside city with boundless culture, fabled architecture, and a world-class drinking and dining scene. Barcelona combines everything that is most charming about Mediterranean cities – a relaxed pace, months of endless sunshine, unbeatable food – with the cultural and design clout of almost any city...Read More
Florence Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Few cities are so compact or packed with extraordinary art and architectural masterpieces at every turn. The urban fabric of this small city, on the banks of the Arno River in northeastern Tuscany, has hardly changed since the Renaissance, and its narrow cobbled streets are a cinematic feast of...Read More
Rome Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Few cities can rival Rome’s astonishing artistic heritage. Throughout history, the city has starred in the great upheavals of Western art, drawing top artists and inspiring them to push the boundaries of creative achievement. The result is a city awash with priceless treasures. Ancient statues adorn world-class museums; Byzantine...Read More
Seville Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Some cities blast you away; others slowly win you over. Seville disarms and seduces you. Its historic center, lorded over by a colossal Gothic cathedral, is an intoxicating mix of resplendent Mudéjar palaces, baroque churches, and winding medieval lanes. Flamenco clubs keep the intimacy and intensity of this centuries-old...Read More
Amazing Restaurants to Eat in Marrakesh Introduction Eating in Marrakech is an act of constant exploration. On every corner of the medina, street vendors stuffing semen flatbreads with onions and spices, cafes perched high above the street serving mint tea to stunning sunsets, and rambling historic residences transformed into the city’s finest restaurants. Even as...Read More
Bilbao Less Than 48 Hours Introduction In less than 20 years, Bilbao has transformed from a nondescript industrial town into one of Spain’s most incredible destinations. Often described as “gritty” and “authentic,” this northern port is more than just a big-nosed character actor to Madrid or Barcelona’s glamorous Õlm star. Until the late 1990s, Bilbao...Read More
Best Stylish Boutique Hotels in Istanbul Introduction The Turkish city formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople has a funky modern personality, evidenced by hip bars, restaurants, and cool neighborhoods such as Karaköy and Galata. 19th-century Ottoman mansions and old guest houses have recently re-emerged as boutique hotels for history-hungry visitors. Trendy or old-school, they flaunt...Read More
Madrid Less Than 48 Hours Introduction Its northern neighbor, Barcelona, often overshadows Madrid. There seems little reason for this, though—with delicious food, affordable living, and deluxe shopping, the capital of Spain deserves its spotlight of fame! Discover what many locals already know and love about their city—plentiful rooftop bars, nonstop nightclubs, fantastic museum exhibitions, and...Read More
Marrakech Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Marrakech Less Than 48 Hours: Marrakesh is a city that sums up all of Morocco‘s exotic North African charm. The city’s name provided the root for the country’s name, spelling out this town’s importance through the ages. Within the hustle of the medina, you’ll find the city’s main...Read More
Best Hotels in Rome Introduction One of Rome’s buzziest street artists once told me the city is “like a lasagna.” The endearing comparison evokes the layers of history beneath the Eternal City’s cobblestones and the contrast between its béchamel-smooth la dolce vita elan and rough ragù-like character. In other words, it’s full of flavor. Savour...Read More
Casablanca Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction For many visitors, Casablanca is simply the international gateway into Morocco. Although it can’t offer the atmosphere and medieval history of more famous tourist destinations like Marrakesh and Fez, the country’s largest city is worth more than a layover. Here’s how we recommend spending 48 hours in the...Read More
Venice With Kids Introduction It is not hard to entertain kids in Venice, a pedestrian-friendly city with winding canals, multi-hued architecture, curved walking bridges, and church domes. Everything feels enchanted and a bit topsy-turvy, where the streets are water, cars are traded for boats, and high tide washes over the squares. This eccentric city will...Read More
Most Famous Movies Filmed in Greece Introductions Preparing for your trip to Greece can include seeing a movie or two filmed in Greece or the Greek islands. The white sand beaches, blue skies, and ancient villages will inspire you. Some of the films took bits and pieces of Greek islands and villages and combined them...Read More
Athens Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Spend 48 hours in Athens, and you can experience some truly fascinating history, ancient architecture and archaeology, spectacular views, and magical, scented pine woods. Or you can dine out in style, shop for the latest contemporary design, see cutting-edge art exhibits, and dance the night away at a...Read More
