While the idea of hitting the open road is always enticing, some travelers worry about the cost of taking a trip that spans a considerable distance. New research on road trips from the insurance company,Veygo by Admiral, has revealed that the cheapest countries for road trips are found in Europe, combining the costs of both car hire and accommodation for two weeks.

The romance ofVenice, which comprises 118 islands, more than makes up for the occasional nuisance of the flooding that results from rising tides. Residents and visitors navigate the city by gamely ambling along wooden planks lining the cobblestoned streets and crossing its 400 footbridges. As for the crowds of tourists, these become less overwhelming when you escape to one of these five hotels, all of which celebrate Venice’s enduring, opulent spirit.

Africais not the most obvious family holiday destination for those traveling with young children. However, in March 2018, Jenny Lynn and her family landed in Johannesburg to pick up a Land Rover TD5 with roof tents and embarked on a 101-day self-drive adventure through South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Namibia.