This month of May treat yourself to a trip that’s literally… divine! Where? To the Mount of the Gods, of course. Mount Olympus, in Greece! Most people think Mount Olympus overlooks Athens, but it is at about five-hour drive from the Greek capital, instead. Surrounded by rocky peaks and wild forests, this mountain offers a […]
Was it a forest? A customs border? Or really a lemon grove stretching to the far north of the Mediterranean area? It’s a bit of a mystery, but this too is part of Limone sul Garda‘s charm. Yes, we are on Lake Garda—between Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino in northern Italy—and yet lemons grow here. At […]
Have you ever thought of Milan as a spring break destination? Perhaps not, because when you imagine this city you see fog, cold, gray buildings and skyscrapers. But when the sun comes out and all the parks are in bloom, in spring, it totally changes its “face”. It is beautiful, literally. Visiting this Italian […]
How do you celebrate spring at the foot of the mighty Etna volcano? With a parade showcasing thousands of splendid flowers used as street decorations, balcony decorations, garden displays, and… carnival floats! We invite you to visit the three-day Festival of Flowers in Acireale, district of Catania. It takes place every year around May 1st […]
Book ahead for an interesting and relaxing vacation in the most authentic part of the Netherlands: Utrecht. During the Spring Performing Arts Festival (link here), which will be held in this city from May 14th to 23rd, you can not only admire the beauty of Utrecht but also take part in events that celebrate the […]
This year, 2026, marks the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the artist and architect responsible—among many other things—for the final design of Barcelona’s cathedral, the “Sagrada Familia”. If you haven’t yet thought of a destination for your spring break, set your sights on this magical Spanish city, a mass tourism legend especially for […]
No, not Vienna… nor Berlin… nor Prague. Forget about beautiful Bratislava , the capital of Slovakia, too. Plan your ideal spring vacation at the little-known town of Trenčín, surprisingly elected this year’s European Capital of Culture. This is still Slovakia, 130 km from the capital which you can reach in about an hour-and-half drive, but […]
Sanremo, in Liguria, is a city renowned in Italy as the home of the nation’s most important song festival. In addition to Italy’s most talented singers, the stage boasts floral decorations of rare beauty, as floriculture is an ancient art here, handed down for many years. And in honor of this local art, Sanremo also […]
April is there, the month when spring finally takes hold of our lives and we begin planning trips. The first opportunity to do so is in the very first week, when Easter falls this year. What better time to choose to visit places that offer both unique views and cultural and religious itineraries? We invite […]
