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The Reisedrop Magazine

35 in-depth guides: from surf spots to golf courses to the best travel seasons. Researched, honest, and with Swiss thoroughness.

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Travel know-how
Why chatbots only guess travel prices – and where real prices come from

"How much is a hotel in Mallorca?" A chatbot answers in seconds – with a number nobody guarantees. We explain why that is, and what a live price really means.

Long-haul travel
Thailand in Winter: The complete guide from Switzerland

Best time to travel, regional comparison, budget and route: Everything you need to know for the perfect Thailand trip between December and March.

Travel law
Flight cancelled? Your rights in 5 minutes

Compensation of up to 600 euros, replacement flight, hotel: what you’re really entitled to in the event of a cancellation or major delay – and how to claim it step by step.

Savings tips
Black Friday travel deals: What’s actually worth it

Up to 70 percent off? We explain which Black Friday offers on flights and hotels are the real deal, where the traps are hiding — and how to make the most of discount week.

Winter escape
The Canary Islands in December: Weather, prices, insider tips

22 degrees, 4 hours of flying, no jet lag: why the Canary Islands are unbeatable in December — with an island-by-island comparison, price levels and corners hardly anyone knows.

Travel now
Late summer on the Mediterranean: Why September makes everything better

The water is as warm as it gets, the crowds are gone and prices drop: a love letter to September — and where it’s still worth a spontaneous trip right now.

Winter escape
Last-minute Christmas holidays: How to still find availability now

Only thought of it in December? No drama: with these seven strategies, you can still find affordable flights and hotels for the holiday season, even at short notice.

Winter escape
Christmas holidays 2026: The 10 cheapest sunny destinations from Zurich

Winter sun instead of a sea of fog: where you can still reach the beach affordably over Christmas and New Year – with flight times, temperatures and the best booking windows.

Behind the scenes
Reisedrop is live: How the Swiss Booking alternative works

Hotels, flights, activities and events in one drop, prices in Franken, support from Lucerne: what Reisedrop does differently – and what’s behind the platform.

City breaks
New Year’s Eve city breaks: Where celebrating is still affordable

Prague, Budapest, Porto instead of Paris and London: eight cities where the turn of the year is spectacular and still affordable – with price levels and insider spots.

Winter
Ski holidays in Switzerland vs. Austria: the honest price comparison

Ski pass, hotel, food, travel: we crunch the numbers on where a ski week is really cheaper – and when Switzerland is worth it despite higher prices.

Surf trips
Ericeira surf guide: Europe's number one wave

A World Surfing Reserve, 7 world-class breaks along 4 kilometres and a fishing village with real soul: why Ericeira is Europe's finest surf trip.

Surf trips
Taghazout surf guide: Morocco's point-break paradise

300 days of sunshine, endless right-hand point breaks and tagine after the session: how to get your Taghazout surf trip right from the start.

Surf trips
Learning to surf: the honest beginner's guide

Camp or private lessons? Which board, which spot, which season? Here’s what you genuinely need to know before your first wave.

Golf
Golf holidays Algarve: the best courses & towns on Portugal's golf coast

Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura: where the Algarve really shines for golf, which base fits your trip best and how to combine hotel and green fees without overpaying.

Golf
Golf holidays Belek: all-inclusive golf on the Turkish Riviera

Championship courses, 5-star resorts and green fees often included: why Belek gives you the best value for money in golf travel, and when it makes most sense to go.

Golf
Golf holidays Mallorca: the island's best golf courses + insider tips

Over 20 courses, short transfers and golf through almost the whole year: why Mallorca makes such a good golf-weekend destination, with the best courses from Alcanada to Son Gual.

Golf
Golf holidays: fairways in the sun – the best destinations & booking tips

Algarve, Belek, Mallorca or Costa del Sol? We’ll show you where Europe’s best golf courses are waiting, when green fees are cheapest, and how to combine hotel, flight and tee time without overpaying.

History
Nelly Diener: Europe's first flight attendant – and why our copilot bears her name

In 1934 a young Swiss woman boarded a wooden Curtiss Condor for Swissair and made aviation history as the ‘Angel of the Skies’. It’s the story of a pioneer still honoured at the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Family
Flying with a baby: the relaxed guide to the first flight

Lap or seat, ear pressure, the changing bag in your carry-on: what actually matters on the first flight with a baby, and why under-2s fly almost free.

Family
Flying with a toddler: how flights from age 2 become child's play

Their own seat, child fares, entertainment tricks, and the reason direct flights are worth gold: the honest playbook for flying with kids from age 2.

Guide
Rental cars on holiday: the big guide against hidden costs

Full cover, one-way fees, fuel policy, credit card trap: why the 19-franc rental suddenly becomes 80 at the desk, and how to keep car hire genuinely cheap.

Budget
Hostels for beginners: travel cheap without compromise

Stay in central Barcelona from 20 francs a night? Yes, hostels can manage that, if you know what matters. An honest guide, from dorm beds to private rooms.

Family & teens
Travelling with teenagers: how everyone gets a holiday – parents included

Parents want peace. Teens want action and Wi-Fi. So how do you find hotels and events that can do both, from teen clubs to surf camps and festival nights?

Behind the scenes
The Swiss answer to Booking.com & Co. – in four national languages

Clear instead of countdown stress, TWINT instead of tricks, plus the first booking platform in Romansh. Why Reisedrop has chosen to do things differently.

Solo travel
Travelling alone: the big guide to your first solo trip

Travel solo safely, dodge single supplements, meet people on the way: the best destinations and tips for solo travellers, including your first solo trip as a woman.

Community
Community travel: the 7 best LGBTQ+ friendly destinations

From Barcelona to Gran Canaria, these are the places where queer travellers feel safe and genuinely welcome, with a pride calendar, practical safety tips, and gay-friendly hotels.

Flight guide
Carry-on 2026: size, liquids & what's really allowed

Carry-on sizes for every airline, the 100 ml rule, banned items, plus the packing list that somehow makes everything fit.

Party
Bachelor(ette) party in Las Vegas: the flashy master plan

Pool parties, neon lights, Elvis, and a budget that’s actually realistic – here’s how to turn the last night of freedom into something legendary, not embarrassing.

Saving tips
7 tricks for the cheapest flight price

When to book, why Tuesday is smart and how the flight schedule saves you real money.

Guide
Cleverly compare multiple airports

London, Istanbul & co. often have 2–3 airports. Here's how to find the truly best deal.

Family
Plan a stress-free family holiday

Child-friendly hotels, the right travel times and packing lists for relaxed holidays.

Cruise
Cruises for beginners: cabin, route & costs

Which cabin is worth it, which route suits beginners and what really costs money on board.

Best time
The best time to travel for every destination

When Mediterranean, Canary Islands and long-haul trips tend to be at their best value and easiest on the wallet: the season guide.

With dog
Holidays with your dog: travel relaxed

Dog-friendly hotels, the best way to get there and the packing list for your four-legged friend.

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