Articles by JC Santos

The Best Way To Start 2017 Is Through Visiting These Five Strange Vacation Spots!

Creepy doll islands, amazing natural marble cave designs, a post-apocalyptic landscape in a world still rich with civilization and resources. These are just a few of the strangest vacation spots in the world for the tired beach-bum or ski-addict.

Five International Car Rental Brands Travelers Can Trust

Need a car? Find nothing trustworthy? These five car rental brands with branches in almost any country guarantee customers get only the top cars suitable for their journey.

Five Trends Dominating Luxury Travel In 2017

Luxury travel has shifted from full-amenity and hospitality of hotel resorts and white sand beaches into an experience and emotion-based storytelling medium. Luxury travelers want a "priceless moment" in their life during their travel -- something hotel chains could put their finger on.

Five Of The Best Islands To Stay In For Summer 2017!

Islands are the best settings for summer fun and amusement and worldwide, these five are known for their beautiful location, setting, culture and of course, food!

West Europe’s Weak 2016 Tourism Economy Caused By Five Things

West Europe saw a steep decline in tourism for 2016 due to populism and the Syrian refugee crisis according to the European Tourism Futures Institute's observations.

Switzerland: Ground Zero For Global Snow Sports Craze

Foreign travelers are heading for Switzerland's alps because not only because of the beautiful slopes but because of a global snow sports craze that is becoming an epidemic in China. Switzerland's Chinese visitors have increased as terrorist threats leave other snow sport locales shunned.

Five Ways Luxury Hotel Stays Have Changed Throughout The Centuries

Luxury hotels were once called "grand" hotels for the great number of rooms they had from a typical inn. Now, hotels continue to become smaller -- and continue to possess the atmosphere of "home" -- in the form of micro hotels and luxury boutique hotels.

Couple Gives Up College Drinking And Partying To Make This Grand Vacation Plan!

Nathan Basista and Jess Roberts knew they had feet made for walking and journeying. So they saved up enough money away from their usual college nightlife to see the world.

Where To Go In 2017: Best Budget European Destinations For Backpackers

Backpacking in 2017 gets a whole lot cheaper in some prime destinations and somewhat a bit more expensive in the usual vacation spots. Do not miss out on these five great backpacking destinations that give value for money.

Five Inns In England Resembling Gilmore Girls' 'Dragonfly'

"Gilmore Girls" had its share of great memories and hilarious moments that had captivated viewers throughout the years. The "Dragonfly" became a location of great emotional attachment for many and fortunately, some real-life replicas exist in England!

Five Reasons Every Star Wars Fan Needs To Experience 'Star Wars Day At Sea'

Why -- out of all the cruises available out there -- should travelers consider science fiction an amazing experience out in the ocean in a luxury liner? There are five great reasons why and it is not just because Darth Vader is at the helm of a vast luxury cruise liner.

Five Of The Most Cultural, Creative And Expensive Neighborhoods Worth Visiting In Europe

Neighborhoods good to live in educate one about its history while having an encouraging mood to innovate and maximize one's potential -- at least according to these five great neighborhoods that are on the forefront of success.

The Five Most Instagrammed Joints In America

Want to have an idea where to eat next? Head to Instagram, type in "#food" and the best food joints just appear in a snap. When in America, these five will probably dominate the hashtag feed.

Five Great Ways Guaranteed To Give You Restful Sleep In Airplanes

Sleeping in airplanes could never be too comfortable. But fighting jetlag or at least getting some well-needed shuteye can be easier with these five tips.

The Thousands-Step Haiku Stairs Was Genuinely Terrifying When It Still Existed

A strong typhoon had damaged the Haiku Stairs -- well-known to Hawaiian residents and tourists as the "Stairway to Heaven." The stairs featured light metal rails as barriers against a thousand feet drop into a beautiful chasm making the government owned property an illegal but beautiful tourist spot