Forget Downton Abbey, Blenheim Palace is #1
1:00 01/01/1970
I nearly skipped Blenheim Palace this year, thinking that on a gorgeous Sunday in July this palace near Oxford would be a mob scene. It was nearly empty. In fact, I booked a special tour of the...
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Oxford vs Cambridge? I’ve Changed My View
1:00 01/01/1970
I enjoy having strong opinions when it comes to hard itinerary decisions and rating various European destinations. And I enjoy reassessing. Twenty years ago I visited Oxford and Cambridge and got it...
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Oxford — Always Five Minutes Late
1:00 01/01/1970
Finally…I learned why that White Rabbit was always late: It’s because Oxford is almost comically full of tradition. One of the preeminent colleges of the 38 that make up the university, Christ...
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Revisiting One of the Greatest Cities on Earth
1:00 01/01/1970
Spending a few days in London updating my guidebook, it was fun to reconnect with one of the greatest cities on earth. The many massive new buildings seem to have been given permits on the condition...
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Exploring Greenland: The Next Frontier for Travelers
1:00 01/01/1970
Call it the Walter Mitty effect, but Greenland is suddenly on the cusp of shedding its arctic-explorers-only reputation to become the next great travel destination. Rather than cold and inhospitable,...
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3 of the best laid-back luxury hotels in the Caribbean
1:00 01/01/1970
Our top pick of laid back luxury hotels in the Caribbean feature the first private island escape in the Grenadines, a laid back retreat set in tropical gardens on the island of St Lucia and a unique...
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That’s One Big Pickle
1:00 01/01/1970
While updating my Rick Steves’ London guidebook this week, I was struck by the construction and the changing skyline. With my local guide, Gillian Chadwick, I marveled at the energy of new London,...
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Out of Office: Patricia Dives in Bonaire
1:00 01/01/1970
Viator’s team of travel insiders is obsessed with finding the best things to do everywhere we travel. From traditional tours to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, everywhere from Australia to...
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Is it Safe to Travel to Greece Right Now? Absolutely.
1:00 01/01/1970
After spending time in Greece this summer, I’ve constantly been slammed by questions from travelers with one eye on their vacations and another on Greece’s financial crisis. Is it safe to travel...
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England’s Red Phone Booths Find New Callings
1:00 01/01/1970
Britain’s iconic red phone booths are still standing, but they are becoming less common. Locals, who have a nostalgic attraction to them, are finding other creative ways to keep them in use....
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