Most of Europe's great castles sell you a ticket and send you home at five. But here are ten of them that hand you a key instead — and the entry point isn't what you'd guess. However, at the Parador de Sigüenza, a 12th-century Moorish citadel ninety minutes from Madrid, a double room starts around $95. Additionally, in the Polish lake district, a 14th-century Teutonic fortress … [Read more...]
Twelve castles in England and Scotland you can actually sleep in
Britain has thousands of castles and lets you walk through most of them between ten and five. We looked for castles that hand you the key, feed you dinner, and remain yours in the morning. Twelve fit these criteria: six in England and six in Scotland, all open and taking bookings now. Not all are the five-figure fantasies people expect. We order the list by price, and the first … [Read more...]
Twelve castles in Ireland you can actually sleep in
Ireland has more castles per square mile than almost anywhere in Europe, and nearly all of them hand you a ticket at the door and send you home at five. A dozen of them hand you a key instead. We reviewed the open castles that take bookings and are worth a two-night stay. The price range was wider, from $150 per night at a Dublin-area castle to a Gothic pile, the Mayo estate. … [Read more...]
Fourteen New Ships Hit the Water in 2027 — Here’s the Whole Year
Fourteen new ocean ships deliver in 2027, and they run the full spectrum: Aman's first ship at 94 guests, and MSC World Atlantic at 6,774. In between are Norwegian Aura with a three-deck waterslide complex, Hero of the Seas with the most pools in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Viking Astrea running on hydrogen, Oceania Sonata launching an all-new luxury class, and Disney Believe … [Read more...]
Viking Cruises 2026 September Cruise Sale!
We have an exclusive offer on Viking Ocean, Viking Expedition and Viking River Cruises!! Departure dates run from Oct. 2026 into 2029. All have just a $25pp deposit to hold your cabin and lock in the price!! Below is a list of almost 400 sailings with special pricing that come with free international airfare in coach, and you can upgrade to Business class if … [Read more...]