Forget the map! Tallinn Old Town in Estonia is perfect for soaking up its 1,000 years of history by strolling aimlessly and letting your curiosity guide your feet.
Europe
Our heads spin dizzily on the Flam Railway, rated one of “the world’s most incredible train journeys,” as we take in postcard-worthy views of storybook houses, tumbling waterfalls and craggy mountains.
Gdansk, Poland, is not just about shipyards and the birthplace of modern Europe’s anti-communist movement. Gdansk Old Town is a colorful medieval center – and very pretty!
The Nazis stole the priceless Amber Room at Catherine Palace. The room was recreated though and it’s a marvel to see! Indeed, all the “whipped cream” rooms of the Palace are amazing.
Don’t think Santorini’s cave hotels are hobbity holes. Take Ikies Traditional Houses. Carved into the cliffs, these boutique digs with views are stunning!
Hi! We’re the Santorini donkeys. Some say we’re smelly and may nip you. And some say you shouldn’t ride us. Most visitors like our “donkey taxi” rides though.
Queen Victoria loved it. So did Brahms. Germany’s spa town, Baden-Baden, was the summer capital of Europe. And it’s still beautiful (think luxury, music and elegant spas).
Tiny Trogir has no canals. Never mind. It’s still nicknamed “Little Venice.” If you visit Croatia, try to see the medieval fairy tale town of Trogir.
After exploring many of Greece’s archaeological sites, chilling out at St. Nicolas Bay Resort, one of the best hotels in Crete, was the travel prescription we needed.
We swoon over hotels with swimming pools high above the sea and fab views. So, one time when deciding where to stay in Santorini, we chose the Grace Santorini.