Tracy Louis Hyde has led our Tuscany UnTour on the ground near Montalcino for a couple years now. She loves her work with us and is eager to share her region. She took some time to share some thoughts about her work and her love for Tuscany. Tell us a little bit about your professional…
Budapest is often called the City of Spas, and that’s no wonder. There are more than 30 thermal springs, ten of which have won the rank of spa. Although Budapest is known for its baths, few visitors realize what an important role they play in city life and how much faith the locals place in…
Ireland is a land of leprechauns, fairies, and familial connections, a place of myth and magic, personal history and enchantment for many Americans. No wonder our Ireland UnTour in County Kerry is so popular. I am not about to do anything to burst your bubble. But here are a few myths we can debunk. Myth…
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium in London adds rescued cats to your high tea experience. This doesn’t exclude coffee drinkers, but it certainly rules out those who aren’t feline crazy. Dinah’s dozen-plus cats walk, sleep, and play freely as you enjoy your high tea. Baskets filled with cat toys and brushes are within easy reach to…
Catch up with Joao, our local staff person on the Sintra UnTour in central Portugal, and a veteran UnTours staffer. Tell us a little bit about your professional background. What drew you to working in tourism? I began working in 98 when Portugal hosted the last world exhibit to celebrate the maiden voyage of Vasco…
The gardens of impressionist painter Claude Monet are a must see for art lovers and gardeners alike. Monet fans will recognize many of its features and settings: the water garden with its lilies, the wisteria-covered Japanese bridge, and the tulip garden. Indeed, art enthusiasts may have an odd feeling of déjà vu here even on their…
Anyone who has taken a Rhine River cruise has drifted through the picturesque base of our German Rhine UnTour. Our home villages are set among the castle-studded Middle Rhine, one of the most memorable parts of the route. You will pass one of our favorite UnTours hometowns, a fairy tale-looking village on the river that…
A month into the new year, we at UnTours are tracking trends in travel. Here are some exciting things happening in global travel, evolving trends that are shaping our programs and opening a new world of possibilities to savvy travelers. None of these are new, but they are growing and shifting in ways that we…
Meiringen is a charming Alpine town. Ringed in snow-capped peaks and filled with charming shops, picturesque chalets, and inviting restaurants, it is one of our most popular hometowns on the Swiss Heartland UnTour. Meiringen and the Hasli Valley have a remarkably history. This was one of the most important trade routes through the Alps for…
London has more world class museums than almost any city in Europe. That’s why we recommend staying 2 weeks on your London UnTour. And the remarkable thing is that some of its best ones are free, including the British Museum. One of the world’s finest collections of historic artifacts and objects from civilizations around the…