Spain Offers a Taste of Everything You Love Can’t agree on a romantic escape? Consider Spain, which serves up a remarkably varied menu of attractions. For wineries, head to La Rioja. If you crave a castle, visit Grenada’s Alhambra or Castillo de Loarre in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The Balearic and Canary Islands boast beautiful beaches, the Cazorla National … Read More
Ancient Mythology and Modern-Day Delights You’ll love the sun-drenched islands, whitewashed towns, and a mythic past that just won’t quit. Enjoy the whitewashed dwellings of Mykonos, the historic ruins in Athens, the sun-soaked cafes on Crete, the famous views on Santorini, and the UNESCO-designated Old Town of Corfu. Tourist Visa for US Citizens: Not required for stays under 90 days. … Read More
Enjoy Both Ancient Attractions & Modern Temptations The Acropolis, centered around the imposing Parthenon, is one of Athens’ top sites, literally, as the ruins perch 500 feet above the city. For more views, take a hike (or a funicular) up Mt. Lycabettus to see the sunset from its 745-foot summit. You’ll find plenty of tavernas and touristy shops in Plaka, … Read More
Greek Island Proves a Sunny Delight for Jet Setters Mykonos measures just 33 square miles, but its legend is larger than life. Ever since Jackie Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis arrived in the 60s, it’s served as one of the Aegean’s most fashionable destinations. Clothing-optional Paradise Beach is the primary party beach, followed by Psarou, which also boasts a dive center … Read More
Unforgettable Venice is a city to be savored. Let a gondolier serenade you as you glide past graceful palazzos. Dine by candlelight beside the Grand Canal. Shop for carnival masks and Murano glass on the Rialto Bridge. Wander through the quiet backstreets of the Dorsoduro. Enjoy a gelato on Piazza San Marco, and experience the Doge’s Palace, which once held … Read More
One of the most highly anticipated new yachting options. Please Note, the wait continues: as of March 1, 2022, the inaugural voyage has been postponed until August 2022 Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will offer voyages on the first of three custom-built yachts in … Read More
Fabled Libations, Rich Culture, & Stunning Terrain Portugal’s Douro Valley vineyards have served as the center of the port-wine industry for 400 years. But look beyond the bottom of your glass to discover the cliffs and beaches of the Algarve, the waterfalls and lakes of Peneda-Geres National Park, the gorges and peaks of Madeira, and the maze-like Moorish alleys of … Read More
The Hills Are Vibrant And Full Of Life While Lisbon is famous for its melancholic, mandolin-accompanied music, Fado, the city itself offers a different mood entirely. Colorful buildings line the narrow streets of the Alfama neighborhood, where cafes serve strong espresso and pastelerias dish out regional sweet treats. Yellow trams traverse Lisbon’s steep hills, while the ornate 16th-century UNESCO World … Read More
Istanbul is the crown jewel of Turkish tourism, yes, but the country has much more to offer; since 1970, it’s almost quadrupled its population, and with that have come numerous new adventure opportunities. Antalya has numerous bars and lounges, and Derinkuyu is a remarkable underground city where you can learn how people escaped persecution at the hands of the Romans. … Read More
