Europe

Alsace is a beautiful destination for wine lovers, with rolling hills, fields, and farms overlooked by crumbling, romantic castles. One of the oldest wine-producing regions in France, the Alsace region is blessed with some magnificent vineyards. Here is everything you need to know about wine travel in Alsace so you can enjoy your trip to …

In March, Jeff and I spent almost three weeks in Europe. Our trip began with a luxury travel hack to Budapest for six days. After Budapest, we spent three days in Prague and ended our trip with eight days in the Scottish Highlands. My travel hacking trips earlier this year to Las Vegas in January …

Looking for the best movies about England? Here are the best movies to watch before going to London and other parts of England. From feel-good romantic comedies to thrilling action movies, this list of films about England will stir your wanderlust. Fair warning, after watching these movies you might have to start planning a trip …

Whether you have a few days or a few hours in London, there’s so much to see and do. Here are all the best things to do in London. The capital of England is a must-visit on a trip to the United Kingdom. London offers a variety of attractions and activities that appeal to everyone. From …

What are the best Paris hotels to use an IHG free night certificate? That’s what Traveling Well For Less reader Richard wants to know. Every month our local San Diego group of frequent flyers meet for lunch to talk about flights and credit cards. At Sunday’s meetup, Richard asked, I have an IHG anniversary free …

What girl (or guy) doesn’t dream of sleeping in a palace? Especially one like the Westin Palace Madrid that’s steps from the Prado, one of the best art museums in the world. The Westin Palace Madrid wasn’t my first palace sleepover. My first was at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. But the Westin Palace Madrid was …

371 days. It’s about time I wrote my Madrid trip report. Thanks to an amazing British Airways Business Class sale, a couple of friends and I spent 5 days in Madrid last January. Madrid Trip Report Introduction: Chocolate, Soccer, and the Prado Madrid wasn’t high on my bucket list. But I’m not really a bucket list …

Planning a trip to Vienna? You’re probably wondering where to stay in Vienna, Austria. Here are the top 7 hotels in Vienna, Austria. Vienna is Austria’s capital. And like most big cities, it’s made up of neighborhoods (districts). Whether you’re visiting for a few days, a week, or longer, the best district to stay in Vienna, …

Mallorca, a popular vacation spot for Europeans and A-list celebrities like Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Aniston, and Tom Cruise, is quickly becoming a hot spot for Americans now that the Park Hyatt Mallorca has opened.  This will be a four part review. In this post, the Park Hyatt Mallorca review how to get there you’ll learn how to …

I’m cheap, I admit it. When I travel I always look for the free things to do in every city. It’s not that I don’t want to spend money, but why spend it if you don’t have to. Besides, you can always find something to do for free when you travel. Even in an expensive …

It’s not a big deal to see art in hotels. But imagine sleeping in a room that’s been decorated with art from the Saatchi Gallery. Art that only available for viewing for guests of the Saatchi Suite. You can experience the Saatchi Suite at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. This is a phenomenal …

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world’s greatest opera houses, and tickets can cost hundreds of euros.  But, you can get cheap tickets to see a performance at the Wiener Staatsoper. Here’s how to get Vienna Opera Standing Room tickets for 3 to 4 euros. How to Get Vienna Opera Standing Room Tickets Holding to the belief that …