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This October, we are heating things up with our top 10 hot travel destinations! Whether you are looking to embark on an unforgettable road trip through the breathtaking Canadian Rockies, escapade through the Greek Islands, sample Portuguese wines in Portugal or kick off EXPO in Dubai these destinations are sure to inspire your next trip to Europe, Asia, Africa or North America!

Find out why these destinations are hot and a travel package suggestion on how to get there in this post. Travel with Keytours Vacations, your expert in personalized travel experiences.

In Part 1 of our 10 Hot Travel Destinations This October, we cover our first 5 picks including Venice, Arizona, Avignon, Rothenburg and Marrakech. Check them out below!

Topics: travel, marrakech, morocco, italy, bucket list, germany, seasonal travel, germany travel, ireland travel, european vacations, europe vacations, fall travel, christmas, christmas markets, france, venice, trending, usa

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a "Color of the Year" to reflect the trends and feeling of the year ahead. We look at some of the most recent colors of the year and where you can find them around the globe.

Topics: italy, portugal, iceland, ireland travel, greece, usa, europe, puerto rico, south carolina

For a peaceful, relaxing vacation, it’s hard to beat the fall season. Not only will you enjoy incredible views of dazzling fall foliage, you’ll have cooler temperatures and often much lighter crowds. Discover some of the best places to go for an enchanting autumn getaway.

Topics: italy, germany, fall travel, autumn, usa, canada travel

Travel fans rejoice! As vaccination rates increase, the world is opening back up for travel and some of the most popular destinations are now welcoming US travelers. 

Topics: italy, greece, france, covid, europe, reopening

With the 92nd Academy Awards coming up this weekend, we've got movies on our mind! Cinema has the uncanny ability to transport you into a story and make you feel as if you are right there with the characters. Even with the invention of green screens and CGI, many filmmakers feel it is more authentic to film on-location, and location scouts spend hours upon hours scouring the planet for the perfect spot. From towering, snow-capped mountains to rolling, sun-toasted sand dunes, take a look at some of the movie settings that make us want to explore the world!

Topics: europe travel, italy, ireland, russia travel, ireland travel, paris travel, norway, finland, greece, austria, france, russia, rome, sicily, movies, jordan, new zealand

 

Italy is famous for its incredible cuisine, but each region has its own local specialties. Food in northern Italy is traditionally heavier and richer, with more butter, cream, and cheese while southern Italian food is more typically Mediterranean, with lots of fish and seafood, olive oil, and tomato sauce. No matter where you go, though, it's always delicious! Let's explore a few of Italy's regions and their characteristic cuisine. 

Topics: food, tuscany, florence, italy, venice, milan, rome, sicily

 

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. 

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

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

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

It may seem hard to believe now in the heat of August, but fall is right around the corner. We’ve compiled some of our favorite fall destinations for you to explore this autumn.

Topics: food, italy, germany, germany travel, scotland, egypt, fall travel, autumn, greece, wine

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:

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