Keytours Vacations Blog

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 holidays have passed and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Burn off some steam after the stressful holiday season with a vacation or prepare to celebrate the most romantic day of the year in a new destination. Take a look at our top 5 destinations to visit in February...

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Topics: travel, trips to europe, vacation packages, top 5, asia, costa rica, africa

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!

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

We've collected the top 5 restaurants in Asia, and some may surprise you! Ever wanted to try German cuisine in Thailand? Use our list of top restaurants to guide you in your culinary exploration of the East.

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Visit Thailand
10 Day Thailand A la Carte Private Vacation - Bangkok, Chang Rai, Chang Mai
Visit Japan
9 Day Japan A la Carte Private Vacation - Kyoto, Hakone, Tokyo

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Topics: travel, food, vacation packages, top 5, restaurants, asia

Take a look at our list of the top 5 best wine regions around the globe!

Topics: travel, vacation packages, wine regions, top 5, best wine

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!

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

If you live in the United States and celebrate Easter, you likely already have an abundance of painted eggs, chocolate rabbits and baskets full of goodies. This holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, has taken influences from the pagan celebration of the spring season; the egg represents the rebirth of nature after the long winter. The addition of the Easter Bunny came later with the immigration of German settlers in Pennsylvania. Take a look now at how cultures across the globe celebrate the holiest of days on the Christian calendar. 

Topics: Religious, travel, vacation packages, Easter, spring

Here in the states, St. Patrick's Day is typically celebrated with parades, drinking, and wearing a ton of green - lest you be pinched for your non-festive atire! In Dublin, the color du jour is orange - the true color of the nation - and, of course, more drinking. Here you can learn about the celebration of St. Patrick around the world on the one day in which everyone can be Irish.

Topics: travel, holiday, vacation packages, St. Patrick's Day

Across the world, people gather to dance, drink, eat and revel in the joy and pride of their cities. While the most well-known Carnivals are held in South America, Europe also boasts a plethora of wild celebrations that are not to be missed. While each boasts a unique, local vibe, one thing that combines them all is the celebration in the streets and the bright parade of costume and floats. Take a look at some of the different Carnival celebrations held across the globe as we come to the beginning of what is widely accepted as the Carnival season.

Topics: Festivals, travel, bucket list, carnival

You know the smell. The subtly fragrant aroma of a slow simmered sauce blended with the unmistakable savory, spicy bouquet of cured meats. Your mouth starts to overlflow before this tantilizing cuisine even leaves the oven. I'm talking about pizza. Bubbly, crusty, saucey pizza. Thin crust, original crust, pan, deep-dish; these are the flavors we know in America, but what about the rest of the world? In this article, you'll find out how Italy does pizza in different regions, but also how other nations serve up a slice. Just, please, no drooling on your keyboard.

Topics: travel, pizza, trips to europe