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Travel Inspiration: England: The Very (Very) British Cotswolds

Close your eyes and imagine the Quintessential English Countryside. You know, thatched-roof stone cottages standing along a meandering stream. Quiet villages where farmers toil and sheep graze. Where afternoon tea is not just a ritual, it’s a way of life. Where Ye Olde Shoppes are for real (and they opened for business long before Disney [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Scotland: From the Border Country to the Highlands & Beyond. One (Very) Grand Tour.

Roman emperors who conquered much of Europe found the ancestors of the Scottish people too fiercely independent to be subdued. Today, in this land of rugged beauty, wind-swept mountains, and deep green valleys, ancient abbeys and remarkable castles bring to mind legends of heroism and honor. Join us for a Grand Tour. Scotland boasts a [...]

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Traveler Spotlight: Carol & Chris’s Return to Japan

In 2019, Carol and Chris reached out to R. Crusoe & Son to assist with planning arrangements in Kyoto and Tokyo after a separately booked cycling adventure. Like so many travelers, they realized that there are an infinite number of spots to explore in this iconic destination! Five years later, they decided to return and [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Dynamic Change in the Gulf. Oman & the United Arab Emirates.

Change is afoot—and what change it is. Though we seek out pockets of antiquity and remnants of the old ways in Oman and the U.A.E., we also glimpse the future in dynamic Dubai. Begin in Muscat, Oman, for time in the old and new towns and one of the Middle East’s most vibrant markets. See [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Postcard Views and Traditional Charm in Switzerland.

Switzerland is a paradise for travelers, blending breathtaking alpine landscapes, charming villages, and vibrant cities. The majestic peaks of the Matterhorn and Jungfrau call adventurers for world-class skiing, hiking, and panoramic train rides like the Glacier Express. Lake Geneva dazzles with its sparkling waters and vineyards, while the cosmopolitan city of Zurich offers art, culture, [...]