August is usually one of the most expensive months to fly from the United States to Europe. That is why finding a transatlantic itinerary under $750 round-trip can feel like discovering a secret passage through airport pricing. For this roundup, I focused on five iconic European destinations: Paris, Rome, Lisbon,…
As one of the longest-running forms of art and entertainment, attending the opera has long been associated with glamour, excitement, pageantry, and roof-raising performances. And whether it’s a local event for the opera novices or the lure of an authentic trip to see some world-class Rome opera performances, here are…

