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The 5 Best Cherry Blossom Displays in Europe

Posted by Erin Wright on Mar 29, 2019 3:10:09 PM

As the first days of spring greet our winter weary eyes, flowers begin to bloom, trees reawaken, and the earth begins to defrost. In Japan, the appreciation of the first blooms of spring is known as hanami and traditionally refers to the viewing of the soft, fluffy blooms of the cherry tree. Cities around the world have embraced this practice as Japan has graciously shared this native beauty with cities such as:


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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, trips to europe, vacation packages, top 5, spring, denmark, germany travel, cherry blossom, paris travel, european vacations, stockholm travel, cherry blossom festival, europe vacations

The Top 10 Must-Haves in Travel Gear

Posted by Erin Wright on Feb 11, 2019 4:06:14 PM

Travelling can be stressful and uncomfortable at times. Without the conveniences of home, you can never be sure what trouble you’ll run into abroad. Take some comfort in knowing that Keytours Vacations is looking out for you! We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 favorite travel items we feel you should have on every trip.


Use your new gear with these top trips:

8 Day Discover the Paradors of Spain Self-Drive Vacation
9 Day Switzerland A la Carte Self-Drive Vacation
4 Day Florence & Tuscany Ferrari Self-Drive Vacation
7 Day Germany A la Carte Self-Drive Vacation

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Topics: europe travel, travel, bucket list, trips to europe, vacation packages, seasonal travel, travel gear

Our Top 5 Travel Tips for Spain & Portugal

Posted by Erin Wright on Feb 1, 2019 4:00:01 PM

With rich and vastly diverse cultures, impressive architecture, delicious foods and distinctive regions, Spain is truly one of the most amazing countries in Europe. Mix this with the beautiful cities, charming villages and friendly people of Portugal and you will have a truly special travel experience. Here are our top 5 travel tips for your vacation to Spain and Portugal...


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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, tapas, spanish wine, trips to europe, vacation packages, wine regions, top 5, best wine, portugal

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

The Top 10 Fall & Winter Destinations

Posted by Erin Wright on Sep 23, 2018 9:30:11 PM

Fall and winter come with a built-in charm and romanticism that makes nearly any destination a must-visit during this season. Escape the cold with winter sun vacations, enjoy the changing foliage of the countryside or visit the European Christmas markets that begin to appear around this time of year. Not to mention, fall and winter are typically low-season for many destinations which means cheaper flights and fewer crowds!

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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, Latin America, morocco, italy, prague, germany, seasonal travel, israel, ireland, autumn, winter travel inspo

Spanish Wines and Restaurant Pairing

Posted by Erin Wright on Nov 28, 2017 3:47:37 PM

After over a decade in London and 2 years of continent hopping, the 2018 Academy Awards of food returns to Europe for the biggest gastro-party of the year. This year’s host is Bilbao in Spain’s Basque Country, the wine enthusiast's haven. This area holds one of the largest concentrations of Michelin-star rated restaurants in the country, so it’s no surprise that the world’s best chefs will converge to enjoy food and wine, two of Spain’s greatest cultural achievements. Spain offers visitors several official wine trails that will take you through some of the best wine regions in the country, but we think you should make your own trail! Take a trip with us along a journey of the best in Spanish wines and food from Girona to Bilbao.

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Topics: europe travel, travel, tapas, spanish wine

The 10 Best Stops in Europe

Posted by Erin Wright on Nov 20, 2017 1:04:47 PM

In the industry, we see travellers head to Paris to visit the Louvre or to London to see Big Ben all the time, and there is nothing wrong with that! Those are great sites and definitely worth a trip, however, there is far more to experience in Europe than the major landmarks we all know and love. Ever thought of visiting waterfalls in Croatia? Or, maybe, you want to watch the city of Valencia burn to ash - metephorically. Here you will find the best examples of off-beat experiences all over Europe to make your trip one of a kind!

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Topics: Festivals, europe travel, travel, bucket list

Must See Castles in Ireland

Posted by Kat Jarvis on Jan 30, 2017 2:01:21 PM
Many picturesque castles line Ireland's vast countryside ranging from romantic castles, towers, stately Chieftain Castles, and Irish Castle Hotels. Explore the character and history of these must see castles in Ireland and let Keytours Vacations help you experience them first-hand. 

Vacation Packages: Experience the best of Ireland with our 8-Day Discover Ireland Castles Self-Drive from Dublin from $1,095 (Land Only) Vacation Package

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Topics: europe travel

5 Interesting Facts About Rome, Italy

Posted by Kat Jarvis on Aug 15, 2016 12:04:52 PM

We all know Rome wasn't built in a day, but what else do we know about this Eternal City?

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Topics: europe travel, italy, romantic, european vacations, europe vacations, europe, event travel

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