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Top 12 places to visit in Sardinia - Best Coastal Destinations & Experiences

Explore the top 4 beaches in Sardinia and discover the most stunning coastal destinations in Italy.
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Best Time to Visit Portugal

Between March and May and September and October are the best times to visit Portugal. July and August are the hottest months and see the most crowds as they mark the holidays for Portuguese families.
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Best Destinations for European Barge Cruises

Barge cruising in Europe is nothing new, but it is certainly a trending option for avid travelers hoping to experience something different. The top destinations for barge cruising are France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
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When to take a Barge Cruise in Europe

The best time to take a barge cruise through Europe is probably the autumn season, between September and October. Summer can also be an enjoyable barge cruising season if you don’t mind hotter temperatures and bigger crowds, and the start of the river cruising season in late spring (April-May) can be a good time to see Europe coming back to life after winter.
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Scandinavia Best Time to Take a Cruise

The best time to take a cruise to Scandinavia is during the spring and summer in the months of May, June, and July when the midnight sun, the ease of travel to fjords at sea, and the wildlife give those who take the journey an experience that exceeds expectations.
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Best Time to Take a Douro River Cruise (Portugal & Spain)

Considered one of the most untamed rivers of Europe, the Douro, stretching from the Atlantic Coast of Portugal into the Iberian heart of Spain, enjoys a longer cruising season than most European rivers due to its relatively southern location on the continent. More months of warm weather and milder winters allow Douro River cruise operators to start in March and run cruises through late November.
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10 Favorite Ports on the Danube River

This article goes in to depth about the top cruise ports along the Danube River and what there is to do in each respective city.
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Top Things to See and Do in Hungary

Budapest’s capital, the wine regions of the south, and large expanses of national parks make visiting Hungary an experience in history and the vibrant present-day culture.
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Best Time Visit France

Between April and June and between September and November are the best times to visit France. Summertime has the most crowds but an upside of warm weather and lots to do. There is comfortable weather in the springtime, fewer crowds, and the vegetation is in full bloom. The late fall and winter months between November and February are the rainy …
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Arctic Cruise: When to Go?

May through September is usually the top season to plan your Arctic cruise as there are fewer insects, the temperatures are tolerable, and usually above freezing levels.
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Best Time to Visit Austria

The best time to visit Austria on a Danube River cruise is during the shoulder season months of late spring or early autumn when the weather is warm and there is noticeably less tourist crowding in the major cities. Summer can also be a great time to visit Austria if you prefer hotter weather and don’t mind dealing with the crowds. Unless …
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Best Norwegian Cruise Ports & Top Things to Do

Cruise ports in Norway that show you the beauty of the country include Tromsø, Spitsbergen, Alesund, and Longyearbyen. These journeys will take you into pristine natural wonderlands and stop at cities and towns where the people and the culture are welcoming and intriguing.
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The Best Time to Take a Cruise in Norway

The cruise season in Norway is between June and August, but many prefer to go in late spring and early summer to beat the crowds and enjoy the long days exploring fjords and discovering wildlife including polar bears and walruses.
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Best Time to Visit Ireland

The best time to visit Ireland is during the late spring, summer, and early fall between April and October because during these seasons there are the most festivals, the best chance to see wildlife, and the best weather.
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The Best Time to Visit the United Kingdom

The best time to visit the United Kingdom is in the spring and summer between the months of May and August. Sunny days, many festivals, green landscapes, and pleasant weather greet those who travel during these times.
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Best Time to Visit the Adriatic Sea

Spring and Fall are the best times to visit the Adriatic Sea including Greece, Croatia, Albania, and Montenegro. May, June, September, and October have their own highlights in each country; from the coast of Croatia to the historic cities of Montenegro, Greece, and Albania, there are Adriatic Sea cruises that show you the history and beauty of the
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How to Choose a Cruise from Spain

Choosing a cruise from Spain is a matter of deciding where you want to visit and how long you want to be at sea. Spain has a wealth of ports of call that encompass the beauty and culture of the country and is a jumping-off point for voyages to neighboring Mediterranean countries.
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Best Time to Visit Germany

The best time to visit Germany is during the spring and early fall, but only during certain months. May, September, and October are the best months to visit by far. Every spring, festivals of all shapes and sizes take place around the country leading up to Oktoberfest in the fall, and during the month of May is when Germany begins to warm up.
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Top France Cruise Ports River and Sea

A cruise through France takes you to ports of call that combine the romance of Paris, the gourmet food of the city of Lyons, the beaches of Nice, and the wine regions in the Rhône Valley while stopping at many other destinations that make exploring the country a family-friendly adventure or a romantic getaway.
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Best Time to Visit France

The best times to visit France are between April and June and between September and November. Summertime has the most crowds but an upside of warm weather and lots to do. In the springtime, there is comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and the vegetation is in full bloom.
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Amsterdam Top Things to do

The best things to do in Amsterdam include visiting the Van Gogh Museum for a display of more than 1,000 of the artist’s paintings, shopping in the stores of De Negen Straatjes, and making your way to Albert Cuyp Markt to sample some of the city’s delicacies.
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Best time to take a Main River Cruise

As the Rhine’s largest tributary and the primary artery between two of Europe’s longest rivers, cruises that include the Main River are usually a bit longer - between 7 days and three weeks, transversing central Europe.
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How to Choose a European River Cruise

European river cruises, once just a small niche in European travel, have grown exponentially in the last decade as one of the newest favorite ways to explore all that the countries of Europe have to offer. Deciding which European river cruise is right for you can be a tricky task, but if you can just answer a few questions for yourself, the …
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Top Things to Do in Strasbourg

Situated on the Rhine River in France, just across the border from Germany, the city of Strasbourg is a hub of politics and culture, making a great place to start or end your Rhine River cruise. At the crossroads of Germany and France in the territory formerly known as Alsace, this cosmopolitan city features four bridges that both literally and metaphorically unite a region once engulfed in war.
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