Insider Tips For Navigating The Paris Olympics

Among studies analyzing the costs of the Jeux Olympiques in Paris this summer, there are vast differences, many showing that the event overall will be the most expensive in Olympics history and others claiming precisely the opposite.

I went to school for photography, and I've been using film and digital cameras for nearly a decade.

Trek through rugged mountains, plunge into the ocean depths or ascend into the boundless heavens. There’s no better way to embrace the magnificent beauty and wonder of our planet than through travel and exploration. And, now that spring has officially sprung, warmer weather will draw more and more travelers out to see and experience the wider world.

Sitting comfortably along the banks of the Arno River, Florence has been welcoming tourists since the early days of international tourism, building a global reputation that is hard to match.

Games wide open! That's the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics slogan, and you can expect to hear it more as the Games approach. With a 300,000 spectator capacity, the Olympic Committee's goal is to show spectators the iconic offerings of France, while ensuring the Games themselves are “more responsible, more inclusive, and more spectacular than ever before.” And the anticipation is palpable, as Paris has proved their cutting-edge approach to being an Olympic host in the past: Women athletes were involved for the first time ever at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games, and this year, 50 percent of the athletes are women, making Paris the first host to achieve gender equality in Games history.

As far as tiny, picturesque islands go, the Gili Islands have it all and then some. Glassy waters full of colorful marine life, local tradition and culture, a rowdy nightlife scene, and also plenty of places to completely relax under the sun – it's the real deal. 

As a full-time digital nomad, I like to follow the sun: I spend part of the year enjoying summer in South America and the other part spending summer in Europe. This year, however, European summer will look slightly different, as Paris is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics. Knowing I’d already be in Europe, there was no way I could miss an event of this caliber.

The Paris Olympics is a sought-after ticket this summer, but Delta Vacations is making sure one lucky sports fan gets there in style with a free vacation package to see Team USA in the City of Lights.

Online travel booking sites report higher hotel rates in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, but Paris isn’t alone. Some Olympic events will take place beyond the city limits, and there were increases in hotel rates for these other destinations, as well.

A new national study has revealed holidays prove to cause more stress than serenity for some, with over a third of new couples (34%) admitting their first holiday together is one of the biggest tests of a new relationship, with this rising to 60% among new couples aged 18 – 35 years.

The island of Providenciales, locally-known as “Provo”, in Turks and Caicos is a leading travel destination for families this year. From new developments being built across the island to adventurous water sports and immersive local activities, Provo is bustling with excitement as the number of international visitors and flights continues to increase.

Sapphire blue and encircled by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe is almost mirage-like in its beauty.