Beauty: Astir Beach, Vouliagmeni, Greece
Fifteen years ago, beach-goers retreat under resort umbrellas and into pine groves, away from the intense afternoon sun along the Athenian Riviera.

Fifteen years ago, beach-goers retreat under resort umbrellas and into pine groves, away from the intense afternoon sun along the Athenian Riviera.
We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in Southern Europe, for that matter). Americans are often
A digestible entrée into Eastern Europe that offers many of the continent's magical landscapes within a short drive.
Your escape route from the crowds of Italy.
An exclusive island, anchored by a lighthouse off the Swedish Coast.