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22 Places to Travel in 2022 (Part 1, Staff Picks)

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Dec 29, 2021 3:06:13 PM

We have scoured the earth for the top travel destinations for 2022 in far flung places such as Dubai and Cape Town, often-overlooked treasures such as Norway and Turkey and destinations that are closer to home such as Sedona and Costa Rica. 

Travel the world with a personalized Keytours Vacations travel package. Enjoy a treasure hunt in ancient Athens, dolphin watching in Costa Rica or contemplating the mystery of the Great Pyramids. The choice is yours!

To help you start planning, we have curated a few of our favorite vacation packages. Our travel packages are fully customizable. Add a day, a week, a sightseeing tour, another destination or let our expert travel consultants design something truly unique.

We have narrowed it down to our top 22 destinations for 2022. Here are the first 11, handpicked by our staff!

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Topics: Spain, travel, italy, bucket list, croatia, costa rica, european vacations, europe vacations, greece, peru, south africa, turkey, trending, usa, dubai, island travel, middle east, Travel Destinations 2022

Movie and Show Sets in Europe That You Can Visit

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Nov 6, 2021 1:52:00 PM

Though most movie and shows are filmed in a studio in Hollywood, travelers to Europe can catch of glimpse of famous movie backdrops on their next vacation. Keytours Vacations offers tailor-made and custom packages and day trips to destinations around the world!

From the movie buff to the neophyte, you can find your inner-Hollywood as you travel to Edinburgh, Sicily or Split and check out these movie and show sets in Europe! We have put together a few popular sightseeing tours to some of the most famous movie backdrops in Europe:

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Topics: travel, italy, bucket list, ireland, croatia, european vacations, europe vacations, scotland, sicily, trending, excursions

Europe Foodie Experiences

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Nov 3, 2021 9:38:52 AM

Savor the flavors of Europe with these curated foodie experiences. You can take a macaron cooking class in France, a food on foot tour of Dublin, find hidden Portugal on horseback, go truffle hunting in Assisi or sample Viennese coffee in Austria! Add a foodie experience to your European vacation to connect with the culture and enjoy tasty offerings! We have curated a few of our favorite foodie experiences in Europe:

 

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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, food, italy, bucket list, ireland, croatia, portugal, european vacations, europe vacations, greece, france, trending, food and wine, excursions

The 9 Best European Cities for 2021

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Oct 14, 2021 11:15:00 AM

Every year, Condé Nast Traveler asks their readers to vote on the top travel destinations in Europe. This year, top destinations ranged from Porto, Portugal to Istanbul, Turkey. Check them out below!

9. Galway, Ireland
8. Reykjavik, Iceland
7. Bruges, Belgium
6. Dubrovnik, Croatia
5. Siena, Italy
4. Salzburg, Austria
3. San Sebastian, Spain
2. Porto, Portugal
1. Istanbul, Turkey

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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, italy, bucket list, trips to europe, ireland, croatia, portugal, iceland, belgium, ireland travel, european vacations, europe vacations, austria, turkey, trending, europe

National Drinks Around the World: Part I

Posted by Mary Nadal on Oct 7, 2019 10:20:06 AM

 

Swirling a ruby red Chianti while overlooking a Tuscan landscape, quaffing a mug of Löwenbräu at Oktoberfest, clinking glasses of raki over meze in a Turkish tavern: some beverages are inextricably linked with the culture of their origins. In fact, just about every country in the world has a signature drink (usually alcoholic, but not always). Discover some national drinks of the world, and maybe plan a trip to enjoy it the best way: right there in its homeland. 

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Topics: italy, germany, croatia, wine, beer, russia, turkey, drinks

Architectural Gems of Croatia

Posted by Mary Nadal on Sep 9, 2019 11:52:52 AM


Croatia is a land rich with history, art, and culture, and these architectural gems are not to be missed. 

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Topics: croatia, split, zagreb, trogir, architecture, history, art, dubrovnik, korcula

Five Unexpected Wine Destinations in Europe

Posted by Mary Nadal on Aug 26, 2019 9:26:33 AM


Expand your mind past the usual Bordeaux and Tuscany and discover a whole new world of off-the-radar wine destinations. 

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Topics: italy, hungary, croatia, ireland travel, poland, wine, puglia, food and wine

The 7 Best Reasons to Travel Off-Season

Posted by Erin Wright on Jul 31, 2019 3:57:16 PM

Listen, I know that traveling during the summer is easier; warmer weather, schools are out for the year, and many major attractions only operate during the summertime high season. I get it, there’s nothing wrong with that! But imagine if you could visit the Sistine Chapel and witness the masterpiece ceiling without being jostled around by hundreds of other sightseers. Imagine looking out your hotel window to a privileged view of the Eiffel Tower! While high season travel has its perks, low season vacations offer an entirely new perspective on old favorites and here’s the seven best reasons why:

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Topics: europe travel, travel, italy, seasonal travel, croatia, japan, travel to asia, european vacations, poland, off-season travel, low season travel

The Top 6 Summer Festivals

Posted by Erin Wright on Jul 26, 2019 6:09:45 PM

Think summer fun ends in August?  Think again! It’s an excellent month to explore another culture. Check out these August festivals throughout the world!

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Topics: Festivals, europe travel, travel, italy, croatia, japan, european vacations, poland

The Top 10 "Forgotten" Romantic Destinations in Europe

Posted by Erin Wright on Jan 18, 2019 12:41:20 PM

European cities and romance often go hand in hand; everyone knows Paris is the city of love and a gondola ride through Venice makes for a very romantic evening. Forget those cities known for their romantic charm and take a look at these top 10 forgotten cities of passion!

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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, prague, germany, netherlands, hungary, romantic, honeymoon, croatia, portugal, denmark, iceland, belgium

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