Europe tips

This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Allie Hubers , a 29-year-old freelance travel writer. It's been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified Hubers' expenses.

The Easter holidays are rapidly approaching and if you're looking to book a break, it could be the perfect time for a train adventure. 

Last fall, my husband and I booked a two-week vacation to Greece and Italy. We aptly coined this our "empty-nester moon" as we had just sent our only 18-year-old daughter, Hailey, off to college. Many people take honeymoons, and some take babymoons, so we figured, why not take an empty-nester moon?

Growing up in a small town in Montana, I only hoped for a day I could hop on a plane and see some of the sights I'd read about in my favorite books.

ALG Vacations (ALGV) is celebrating the arrival of spring with its new European Cities & Seas sale featuring $50 air credit on United Airlines flights and 50 percent savings on air and hotel packages.Travel advisors can book with Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Travel Impressions and United Vacations from now until April 4 for travel through December 15, 2024, to score their clients special savings and perks.Guests can pair a stay of three nights or longer with a United Airlines flight to receive $50 off their booking, which they can combine with promotional pricing for hotel stays for as low as $350 down.The promotion allows travelers the unique opportunity to visit Europe's most coveted cities such as London, Paris and Rome while also enjoying a beach vacation in seaside destinations like the Canary Islands, Mallorca and Corfu, Greece."After exploring top cities in Europe, your clients will love relaxing at the beach with ALGV's Cities & Seas program," says Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands. "Plus, they know they'll be well-taken care of by familiar hotels like Dreams Resorts & Spas and Secrets Resorts & Spas."Travel advisors can visit ALGVacations.com to learn more about ALGV's European Cities & Seas sale.

Iceland has declared a state of emergency and started evacuating tourists from impacted regions following another volcanic eruption over the weekend.

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced that its 2025 River Cruise Expo in Vienna, Austria next March has sold out.The news comes just two days after ASTA announced Vienna as the host city for the fourth annual event on March 12-15, 2025. A total of 1,500 attendees registered for next year's River Cruise Expo.ASTA is currently working to secure additional ships to participate in next year's expo to meet the demand. If successful and inventory is expanded, the organization plans to open spaces to individuals registered for the wait list in the order their name was added.Advisors can add their names to the list here."We are thrilled by the response to this unique event. We are even more excited to see advisors experiencing immediate ROI from attending," said Sarah Little, VP of Business Development at ASTA."Many of them have secured client bookings because of their social media posts while onsite. We are committed to creating more events that boost knowledge, relationships, and profitability."

Armenia has ranked within the top 10 safest destinations in the world, according to Numbeo’s safety index for 2024.

Not only does Ireland have amazing scenery, incredible sights, and notoriously fun citizens, but the people also have a certain way with words. 

I live in Athens, Greece, and often take ferries to explore the Greek Islands.

ITB Berlin, an annual event considered one of the most critical in the travel trade industry, concluded last week after another successful year. 

Travel chaos is on the horizon for Germany as airport and rail workers there have announced a new round of walk-outs.

I'm pretty much a pro when it comes to staying in tight spaces.

Finland has been dubbed the world's happiest country for six consecutive years by the World Happiness Report.

My husband and I have 25 and 16 years, respectively, of guiding experience in Rome. He's a licensed guide who leads cultural, archeological, and art tours, and I am a certified sommelier who leads food and wine tours.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nadia Crevecoeur, a 26-year-old project manager from New York who traveled to and lived in many countries, including China, Portugal, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, and Italy, before moving back to the US in 2023. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I spent three months traveling to different cities throughout Europe. Although I'd already been to some of the places I visited — London, Madrid, and Lisbon — most of my destinations were completely new to me.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Martin, who previously worked in the aluminum industry, and his wife Beverly, both 60, who have been traveling the world since 2021. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

Last fall, a good friend and I decided we wanted to go to Greece. But rather than opt for Santorini or Mykonos, we decided to spend a week in Crete.

I've taken six overnight trains in the US and Europe, sometimes cheaply with shared accommodations and, in other cases, more expensive, private cabins.

When they debut in 2025, Riviera River Cruises’ two newest ships will sail the Danube and Douro rivers in Europe.