The Turkish city of Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a 6th-century dome. İstan...

Formentera, the smallest of the Balearic Islands, offers Caribbean-style white sandy beaches and quiet villages with white-washed houses, all surrounded by turquoise waters. Visitors to Formentera can challenge themselves to explore the entire length of 12 miles by foot or bicycle. The Ses Salines Natural Park, which is home to over 200 different s...

Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is an archipelago comprising islands off the northwest coast of Africa. The main island of Madeira itself is volcanic, green and rugged, with high cliffs, pebbly beaches and settlements on deltas of the Fajã River. Its capital is Funchal. Madeira has opened to international visitors with a range of safety ...

Mallorca's capital Palma and its surrounding area can be discovered by bike, especially outside of the peak summer months when the climate is mild and the paths less crowded. Mallorca's capital Palma and its surrounding area can be discovered by bike, especially outside of the peak summer months when the climate is mild and the paths less crowded. ...

​ Hotels throughout Italy are starting to open throughout Italy, including those in the Green Pearls, sustainable properties portfolio. Eco Park Hotel Azalea, Trentino Trentino is an autonomous province in the north of Italy, which stretches from the Dolomites to the Garda lake. The region is known for its many lakes, including Lago di Garda and La...

Skiathos, a Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea, is part of the Sporades archipelago. The ELIVI SKIATHOS, which is located within a wildlife refuge, natural lagoon, and pine forest, has reopened for the 2020 season. The five-star beachfront hotel is offering a range of new activities to encourage guests to reconnect with nature. These include ...