DREAMWORTHY DESTINATIONS
Vienna
The best times to explore Vienna are at the peak of Spring and Fall. The mild weather experienced during April to May and September through October can help reduce the size of crowded tourist locations. The most populous time for tourism in Vienna is during the warm, summer months, where prices seem to skyrocket.
Luxury Experiences
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Pretend you’re royalty for the day while visiting Schönbrunn, the summer residence of the Habsburgs
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Indulge your sweet tooth by finding a restaurant or bakery that offers a slice of traditional chocolate cake layered with apricot jam, also known as Sachertorte
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Release your inner bookworm at Vienna’s National Library, one of the world’s finest Baroque libraries
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Answer the question “Whodunnit?” while visiting the Macabre museum dedicated to the history of some of Vienna’s notorious murderers at the Kriminalmusuem
Luxury Experiences
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Take an overnight hike and climb to the top of Table Mountain where you can sleep amongst the stars at Overseers Cottage
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Break a few plates and enjoy a night of dancing after a traditional Greek menu at Mykonos Taverna
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Set your sights on some southern right whales while you go whale-spotting in Hermanus
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Take the plunge and go Coasteering. This adrenaline-fueled Watersport involves defending a ravine, swimming and jumping off cliffs along the way
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Enjoy the Winelands with your own personal Designated Driver: The Franschhoek Wine Tram
CapeTown
The peak times to visit South Africa and Cape Town are from March till May and September through November. These are the best times to endure smaller crowds and lower prices. The weather during these times is most desirable. One important thing to consider when booking your trip is that the seasons in Cape Town, as opposed to the U.S., are reversed. Warm summers in the U.S. are often the coldest days in Cape Town.
Luxury Experiences
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Get your adrenaline pumping by climbing the minarets at Bat Zuweila and take in the breathtaking views from the top
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Find yourself entertained for hours watching the Sufi dancers twirling around in their colorful patterns
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Take in the sunset at Al-Azhar Park.
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Hop on a camel for a personalized tour of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and other classic landmarks.
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Meet your neighbors that are dying to meet you at Cairo’s City of the Dead
Cairo
While the best time of year to visit Egypt is during the winter months, you’ll find that this peak season provides not only warm and sunny days, but crowds galore. Thus, it is recommended that you travel to Egyptian towns like Cairo from March-April and October-November. During these months, the weather and temperature are quite comfortable and boast smaller crowds and more reasonable hotel pricing.
Madrid
If you’re looking to visit Madrid in the near future, we recommend visiting in either the fall or spring. During these periods, there are calm and less humid temperatures that bring the city to life. However, if you’re looking for lower rates, you’ll want to visit during the winter.
Luxury Experiences
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Explore the secret war bunker hidden 15 meters below the gardens at Parque de El Capricho
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Wander around the streets with guided tours dedicated to finding incredible street art
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Indulge in the monuments of Europe all in one location at the quirky Parque Europa
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Recover years of good luck by visiting Spain’s Good Luck Frog, which was famously gifted to Madrid by a casino