The iconic Paris church of Notre Dame reopened in December 2024 after a devastating first in 2019. Read our tips how to reserve tickets in advance and what to expect on the day of your visit.

Effective January 8, 2025, American passport holders are required to apply for pre-authorization prior to their trip to the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). Read our step-by step guide to the process with tips and FAQs.

The Collaboration of Gertrude Jekyll & Edwin Lutyens. A Partnership in Garden Design & Architecture that Influenced Gardens in England, Ireland, & the US. Learn more about their work together and one of their gardens featured on our Historic Gardens and Interiors small group tour to Ireland in 2025.

The Microclimates of Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland. When we think of Northern Ireland, we tend to think of a place that is cool and wet year-round. Indeed, the highest ever recorded temperature there is just 88°! However, Northern Ireland has many microclimates which facilitate some of the country's most beautiful gardens. At Mount Stewart, gardeners are able to grow tropical and Mediterranean plants because of its specific microclimate.