Historical Sites Articles

Over the last 150+ years, Holland America Line has transported guests to every corner of the world. ...Read more

One of the oldest European settlements in North America, Québec City boasts Old-World charm, magnifi...Read more

There’s no shortage of unforgettable experiences to be had on a European cruise, but how do you narr...Read more

Whether you’re discovering the Sechura Desert, the Amazon rainforest, the Andes Mountain range, anci...Read more

Legend has it that gelato was invented in Florence in the 16th century — the predominant account bei...Read more

Autumn’s beautiful array of colors – golden yellows, deep reds and bright oranges – are on display i...Read more

The Rhône valley of France is home to one of the most prolific wine-growing regions on earth with ov...Read more

While it looks like a dreamy, pink sand idyll, dig a little deeper and discover the fascinating hist...Read more

Shore excursions give you the amazing opportunity to dive deeper into a destination and learn about ...Read more

With a major ...Read more

Not sure what a Jubilee is exactly? Royal Jubilees are an occasion to celebrate the life and reign o...Read more

When we think about Europe as a vacation destination, the mind tends to lock on to one country at a ...Read more

A big part of the joy of river cruising is choosing the tours, activities and adventures that will f...Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to travel through medieval towns, stunning scenery and some of the most storie...Read more

One of Europe’s most famous rivers, the Rhine is known for many things — grand cathedrals, storybook...Read more

Wondering about wandering again? Many travelers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a sig...Read more

Classic London awaits visitors with a spectacular array of iconic sights. Some of Europe’s greatest ...Read more

One visit to Ireland and you’ll feel quite at home. The Irish have a friendly way of welcoming visit...Read more

There are many ways to travel between the islands in Greece and only you can decide which mode of tr...Read more

After spending 10 days of walking, eating, drinking and shopping our way through the islands of Gree...Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to travel through waters once reigned by mighty rulers, explore the remnants o...Read more

From the rolling hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Sonoma’s world-famous wine culture to the ...Read more

British pubs are known for many things — great beer, cozy interiors and friendly locals to name a fe...Read more

Welcome to a paradise where the deep blue Sea of Cortez kisses the vast Pacific Ocean. Los Cabos, ne...Read more

Traveling is the best way to experience other cultures firsthand. Immersing yourself in a region is ...Read more

Set sail with Viking — The Thinking Person’s Cruise®, a culturally rich, immersive experience design...Read more

One of the big decisions of planning travel is where to go. But when you go is just as important. Lu...Read more

There’s no denying the excitement of a big city, but these days, there’s something uniquely exhilara...Read more

Puerto Rico has long been synonymous with an easy, no-passport-required dose of sun and sand. But th...Read more

Read on to discover two of Japan’s legendary pilgrimage routes and peek inside the kind of rogue adv...Read more

Generally speaking, this is the perfect time of year to plan a beach getaway, but for a year that ha...Read more

Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, only an hour’s flight from Istanbul, is a land of myth and legend, the bir...Read more

In today’s changing world, there is nothing more important than safety when it comes to making trave...Read more

These are not international hotspots, packed with a constant flow of tourists and partygoers. Neithe...Read more

As anyone who has listened with rapt attention to the lyrics of “Hamilton” will tell you, American h...Read more

Have you been dreaming of exploring Europe? We don’t blame you! From historic cities and silver scre...Read more

Some places are so staggeringly beautiful, so rich in history and culture, that the only way to trul...Read more