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A big, grassy park edges the Royal Crescent, which contains some of England’s finest Georgian homes, evoking the wealth and gentility of Bath’s 18th-century glory days. Also visit the Roman Baths to explore the city's ancient history.
Rick Steves

Roman Baths, Aristocracy, and Modern Relaxation

The beauty of Bath, the gem of Georgian England

By Rick Steves | April 1, 2025
Seating at Shirley's while dining at Hotel Petersburg
Food Finds

Elegant and Comfortable Dining at Hotel Petersburg

New boutique hotel, historic setting, contemporary food and drink

By Annie Tobey | March 26, 2025
Bruges’ dreamy canal was essential to its early history as a trading center. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves’ Europe. Tourists can find numerous sensory pleasures in Bruges - chocolate, beer, fries, art and more
Rick Steves

Sensory Pleasures in Bruges

Beer, chocolate, fries, and art

By Rick Steves | March 25, 2025
Toledo’s cathedral, with its vast interior and great collection of art, is one of Europe’s most impressive, reflective of the emphasis of holy Toledo. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Holy Toledo, Spain

The country’s historic, artistic, and spiritual center

By Rick Steves | March 18, 2025
The town of Orvieto sits on its grand stone throne a thousand feet above the valley floor. CREDIT. Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Majesty in Orvieto, Italy

What an Italian hill town should be

By Rick Steves | March 11, 2025
The main square in Split, Croatia, was once the vestibule of Diocletian's grand Roman palace. (Addie Mannan, Rick Steves' Europe) Take some time to explore Split on the Croatian Coast, a vibrant, bustling city with intriguing remnants of its ancient roots.
Rick Steves

Split on the Croatian Coast

Modern life in the hallways of Diocletian

By Rick Steves | March 4, 2025
An extra 30 million pilgrims will congest Rome this Jubilee year while descending upon the Vatican. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Jubilee Year in Rome

What that means for visitors, including alternate sites to explore

By Rick Steves | February 25, 2025
Woman packing a suitcase after planning a long vacation. By Aaron Amat
Travel

Tips for Planning a Long Vacation

Set your sights on a lengthy and memorable vacation

By Laura Petrecca | February 21, 2025
Trails and lifts in Switzerland’s Berner Oberland lead to magnificent views of the region’s star attractions: (from left) the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains, among the breathtaking wonders on a Swiss Alps hike. CREDIT: Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

From a Gourmet Cruise to a Swiss Alps Hike

Even a travel writer dreams of taking a vacation

By Rick Steves | February 21, 2025
Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction, Co.
Travel

Grand Junction Adventures and Luxuries

A lesser-known Colorado gem for natural beauty and creature comforts

By Kari Smith | February 14, 2025

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