Last updated: September 13, 2026 :: Written by Sue Nelson, Travel Advisor | Adventures by MJ Quick Answer: Most people should book a 10 to 12 night Mediterranean cruise, not the 7 night sailing they were about to book. Seven…
Three ways to see Greece in 2027, and one honest comparison. A travel advisor breaks down guided tours, ferry island hopping, and Mediterranean cruises using real crossing times, published costs, and the new Santorini cruise caps, so you can pick the version that fits how you travel.
Portugal has gone from underrated to overbooked, and the tour you pick matters more than the brand on the brochure. Here are the five types of Portugal tour for 2027, the specific operators worth your money, what each one actually costs, and how far ahead you need to book before the good departures disappear.
A travel advisor's honest guide to planning your first trip to Italy: how many days you actually need, which three cities to pick, what it costs for two, and the 2027 entry rules almost nobody has caught up on yet.
Planning a Christmas markets river cruise for 2027? Most sailings leave between late November and mid-December, and picking the wrong week can land you in a port where the market closed two days earlier.
How to pair a European river cruise with a train trip: which end to add rail days, what it costs, and the sequencing that saves the trip.
Sicily vs Puglia is the Italy vacation most Americans have never seriously planned, and the two are not interchangeable. One is a road trip that will amaze you. One is a seven-night exhale in an olive grove. Here is the honest comparison, with 2027 prices, drive times, and the new nonstop that changed the math.
Rick Steves has published 2027 Italy pricing, and several tours cost less than their 2026 versions. Here are the best small group Italy tours 2027 has left, with real group caps, real prices from $2,745, and an honest look at what sells out first. Verified August 7, 2026.
Is a guided Italy tour worth it, or should you go it alone? I break down real costs ($352 vs. $119 a day), the ZTL camera fines that can arrive months after you're home, Venice's day-tripper fee, and which tour company fits your travel style.
You've got the Pinterest board, the spreadsheet, and a draft email to your most well-traveled friend that ends in three question marks. Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast? A travel advisor breaks down exactly which Italy trip is right for you, by travel style, budget, logistics, and how much you enjoy driving on roads that were designed for donkeys.
