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Europe’s Crazy Rich Royals and Their Lavish Retreats by Rick Steves

By Rick Steves With their Greco-Roman themes and incomparable beauty, the gardens at Versailles were built to illustrate the immense power of the king. (photo: Rick Steves) The royal families of the past — like those of the present — were fond of their countryside getaways. These lavish retreats provided an escape from the city […]

Venice Still Charms Despite Changes

If you pause anywhere in Venice and simply observe, you’ll witness the one-of-a-kind wonder of this forever-unique city on the lagoon. By Rick Steves St. Mark’s Square in the heart of Venice teems with tourists in the midday sun, but you can have it to yourself early in the morning or late at night. (photo: […]

World Tourism Day website launches to connect events and stories worldwide

A new website dedicated to celebrating and promoting World Tourism Day has launched, bringing together a global events directory, stories from across the travel industry and opportunities for people and organisations to get involved. Source link

Peak Experiences in Alpine Europe by Rick Steves

By Rick Steves Near Chamonix, these “telecabines” float riders from France into Italy for Europe’s most exciting border crossing. (photo: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli) Stretching across roughly 750 miles, Europe’s highest mountain range, the Alps, arcs across eight countries, from the Mediterranean coast of France to the eastern fringes in Austria and Slovenia. Along the way, […]

World Travel Week Jamaica launches on World Tourism Day

Jamaica has today, World Tourism Day, officially launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026, a landmark six-day gathering bringing together leaders and organisations from across the international travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Taking place from 10-15 October 2026 at Princess Resorts in Negril, World Travel Week Jamaica will bring a portfolio of major international awards, industry […]

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