Ultimate 5-Day London Itinerary: Sights, Shows, Tips
Our five-day London guide groups royal sights, museums, markets, shopping and theatre by neighborhood, with practical transport tips and options for a more relaxed pace.
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Stonehenge and Bath: Roman Baths, High Tea & Georgian Streets
Salisbury Plain to the Cotswolds. What archaeologists now know about the Stonehenge stones, high tea under Beau Nash at the Pump Room, curse tablets at the Roman Baths, a rooftop soak at Thermae, and the father-and-son architects who designed Georgian Bath.
The Ultimate Tauck UK Tour: Shakespeare, Oxford & Blenheim Palace
Stratford-upon-Avon, two nights in Oxford, and a day at Blenheim Palace. Anne Hathaway’s thatched farmhouse, Shakespeare’s Henley Street home, the Bodleian and Radcliffe Camera, Evensong at Christ Church Cathedral, Churchill’s birth room, and dinner with Oxford graduate students.
Epic Journey: From Hadrian’s Wall Across Welsh Castles and Borders
Part 2 of our UK: Scotland, Wales, and England journey runs from the Roman frontier at Hadrian's Wall down through the Lake District to Chester and North Wales, taking in Castletown House, Levens Hall, Dove Cottage, a Herdwick sheep farm, and the castles at Conwy and Caernarfon.
Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh kicked off our UK: Scotland, Wales, and England Tauck tour, and we packed it full. Here are our top 10 things to do in Edinburgh, from a day trip to St Andrews and a food tour through the Old Town to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Stirling Castle, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.
Geneva, Chamonix & Yvoire: Three Memorable Days from Geneva
Geneva was the final stop on our 50th anniversary journey through Europe. The city itself left me with mixed feelings, but the Patek Philippe Museum, the mountain scenery of Chamonix, and a beautiful paddle steamer cruise to Yvoire made these three days a memorable finale.
Windstar Wind Surf Review: Our 24-Day Mediterranean Cruise
After 24 days aboard Windstar’s Wind Surf in the Mediterranean, we understand why Windstar guests are so loyal. Exceptional service, excellent food, smaller ports, and a relaxed atmosphere make Windstar one of the best values in small-ship luxury cruising.
The Best Things to Do in Venice — Plus a Day Beyond the Canals
Venice isn't a city you finish in one visit. From St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace to Murano, unexpected museums and getting wonderfully lost, we're sharing our favorite Venice experiences from two trips — plus an unforgettable day exploring Verona, Lake Garda and Sirmione.
Piran, Slovenia: Our Last Cruise Stop
Our final port day of the cruise brings a relaxed walk through Piran, Slovenia, a climb up St. George's bell tower, and a memorable lunch in a town shaped by centuries of Venetian rule and salt.
Two Days in Dubrovnik: Diving, Dining, and a Countryside Feast
A second visit to Dubrovnik brings two dives in the Adriatic, an anniversary dinner at Nautika, and a countryside Peka cooking class that turns strangers into friends, alongside a bit of Republic of Ragusa history.
Kotor: Olive Groves, Donkeys, and a Walled City
A second visit to Kotor, Montenegro starts with donkeys, grappa, and a centuries old olive farm run by the Morić family, then winds through the walled old town and a big-ship reality check back at the tender dock.
Hvar, Croatia: A Missed Tour and a Perfect Plan B at Robinson’s Cove
A scheduling mix-up costs us our Blue Caves tour in Hvar, Croatia, but a ten euro water taxi to a hidden cove called Robinson's turns into one of our favorite afternoons of the whole trip, complete with a surprise gourmet lunch and a stroll through Croatia's glossy "Riviera" town.