Summer Destinations

Europe captured one-third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, with Southern Europe leading demand as millions head abroad for summer holidays

A prolonged heat wave and drought are leading authorities to increase supervision of water reservoirs and rivers, reduce waste, and coordinate water management across Italy

Despite a 3.2% drop in the number of takeoffs and landings, Germany's largest airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers, alongside an increase in cargo traffic

Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can earn 5 Avios per US$1 on eligible Booking.com stays through August 31, 2026, with stays through October

On August 15th, Italy celebrates one of its most special days: cities empty out, local shops and businesses close, beaches fill up, and transportation shifts to liday mode

A floating lake, colorful villages, waterfalls spilling into the ocean and landscapes that look like they came out of a movie. This is what this small archipelago has to offer

Ryanair carried a record 22.2 million passengers in July 2026, up 7% year over year, while maintaining a strong 96% load factor

Athens Airport, the largest airport in Greece, reports a 4.7% increase in passenger traffic in July and continued growth in cumulative figures since the beginning of the year

As the crowds leave and the scorching heat subsides, the Italian Riviera reveals a calmer, more colorful, and more pleasant side

Despite concerns about strikes during the summer season, the main impact on passengers is expected to come from extensive infrastructure work on roads and railways

From Athens seafood halls to Barcelona’s famous La Boqueria, discover Europe’s top food markets for summer travel and local flavors

Emirates unveils surprising rise in travel searches for Vietnam, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Japan

Time to pack your bags and discover heartwarming destinations around the world