Mediterranean

The Venetian harbour waterfront at Chania, Crete, in warm evening light

Travel News

Mediterranean Islands Are Quietly Winning Shoulder Season

Six of the ten fastest-growing shoulder season destinations this year are Mediterranean islands or coastal towns. The reason has more to do with hotel supply economics than with travel fashion.

Albanian Riviera beach scene with clear blue water in Ksamil

Destination Guides

The Albanian Riviera in 2026: Ksamil, Dhermi, and Where Smart Travelers Are Going

Ksamil accommodation sells out by May. Every year. If you haven't booked your Albanian Riviera trip by now, you're looking at slim pickings and inflated rates for July and August. And yet the Albanian Riviera is still cheaper than almost anywhere else on the Mediterranean. A