Travel Resolutions

As I write this, my brother is searching for a stepladder high enough to allow me to hack up the gigantic turkey my mother has purchased to feed the four of us. That means Christmas is nearly over--except for the slouching, gasping for air and groaning that inevitably follows the holiday meal (or a well-landed punch to the stomach). What's next? The new years resolutions of course. Why not resolve to travel next year?

If you're really itching to get going, you might want to consider a holiday ski trip to Switzerland or Scandinavia, or maybe a winter festival like Venice's Carnevale. Starting to plan for a summer vacation? Heat lovers might try Sardinia, especially if you like to go places few people have ever heard of. Cooler? Even more off the beaten track? How about Iceland? Take a gander at our Europe Travel Planning Map for access to the best of Europe travel information.