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The holiday season is a time of joy for people and families the world over. During the winter months, many VBT destinations play host to festive winter and holiday markets that have been traditions for centuries. Learn more about the food, music, and delightful holiday spirit that make each of these cultural festivals noteworthy destinations... Read more »

You might know Croatia best as a prominent filming location for Game of Thrones, HBO’s massively popular fantasy series. While you probably won’t run into fire-breathing dragons if you visit the country – probably, but who knows? – Croatia still stands out as one of the most fascinating destinations in Eastern Europe, let alone specifically... Read more »

Winter blues got you down? Then escape the chill with a biking tour in a warm-weather destination. Trade freezing temps for sunny skies with these bike tours for snowbirds: Florida’s Historic Coast Biking Tour Florida’s First Coast is a treasure trove of relaxing, sun-soaked experiences. This is a side of Florida many tourists overlook as... Read more »

Laura Breen, Director of Sales and Customer Service at VBT, fell in love with Croatia during a VBT bike tour of the Dalmatian Islands. Here are some of the reasons she believes Croatia is so enchanting: A Feast for the Senses Bathed in warm Mediterranean sunshine, Croatia delights in ways few other countries can. The... Read more »

Trying to choose which vacation to take with VBT can be quite the decision since we offer so many amazing tours—over 49 biking and walking vacations to 26 countries. Biking through Europe is a great way to slow down and really immerse yourself into the sights, sounds and culture of the Old World. We thought... Read more »

Perhaps our favorite time of the year to travel is the fall, which may be surprising. Of course, summer is teeming with warm sunny days, but it’s also the busiest travel season in Europe. By waiting to travel until the autumn months (or adding a bonus fall vacation!) you’ll be able to extend your time... Read more »

Perhaps our favorite time of the year to travel is the fall, which may be surprising. Of course, summer is teeming with warm sunny days, but it’s also the busiest travel season in Europe. By waiting to travel until the autumn months (or adding a bonus fall vacation!) you’ll be able to extend your time... Read more »

One of the many benefits of taking a biking vacation that features coastal riding—other than spectacular views and a cool breeze to keep you comfortable—is being able to take a relaxing dip in the water after a rewarding day’s ride.  And with active vacations in 15 different European countries—with some tours along the Mediterranean and... Read more »

Central and Eastern European countries are increasingly becoming hotbeds for active travel. The unique cultures, geography and history of fascinating destinations like the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Croatia make for the perfect combination of cultural discovery and enjoyable biking routes. It’s widely known that any prospective traveler enjoys reading reviews from former travelers to... Read more »

All International VBT Vacations include optional Pre- and Post-trip Extensions that we offer to enhance your vacation. Travelers on our Croatia: The Dalmatian Islands biking tour have the option to spend three nights in the coastal city of Dubrovnik—often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’. Dubrovnik is one of the world’s best-preserved medieval... Read more »