Location: Croatia
Published: Travel Channel
From the ancient Ottoman tradition of soaking and steaming in Turkish baths (hammams) to the deeply entrenched sauna culture of Scandinavian countries, each of the world’s great cultures has its own unique wellness tradition. And Croatia is no exception.
Location: France
Published: Travel Channel
Cruises certainly have their appeal. But I suppose I’ve never had a burning desire to see the world along with 3,000 of my fellow passengers from the vantage point of a behemoth boat. But when I had the opportunity to experience a lesser-known waterway in the South of France aboard an early 20th-century wooden barge designed for only 8 passengers, I said yes without a second’s hesitation. River-cruising, it turns out, is nothing like its big-ocean counterpart.
Location: USA
Published: Travel Channel
The last few months of the year tend to blur by. The Halloween pumpkins have barely been kicked to the curb before Thanksgiving prep starts. And don’t be surprised to see Christmas decorations at the grocery store while you’re crossing off your Turkey Day shopping list. Planning an affordable vacation or flights to join family and friends over the holidays can seem like one more impossible task. But it’s not too late.