Italy is the kind of destination that travelers return to over and over. They come for awe-inspiring art and architecture…

Isolated in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles (161 km) due east of St. Lucia, Barbados stands apart from its neighbors…

Cruise ships gleam in Oranjestad Harbour, and thousands of eager tourists spill out into downtown Oranjestad. The mile-long stretch of…

The Netherlands really is a land of windmills, tulips, and canals, while being a progressive 21st-century nation. The capital, Amsterdam,…

Made up of 700 islands—some busy and bustling, some isolated and inhabited by no one but hermit crabs and seagulls—the…

Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that Portugal has abundant seafood and beautiful beaches. Yet the…

The six emirates that are the United Arab Emirates could not be more different from one another; each has a…

If you like majestic open spaces, fine architecture, and courteous locals, Finland is for you. Mother Nature dictates life in…

The U.S. Virgin Islands—St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix—may fly the American flag, but "America's Paradise" is in reality…

From half-timbered medieval towns to cosmopolitan cities, Germany offers a thoroughly engaging mix of tradition and modernity. You can explore…

The lush island of Grenada has 45 beaches and countless secluded coves. Crisscrossed by nature trails and laced with spice…