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For the ultimate summer party in France, visit over July 14: Bastille Day, the country’s big national day. This summer holiday is celebrated with gusto, with all-night parties, picnics and fireworks.

Virgin’s highly anticipated adults-only cruise ship will be named the Scarlet Lady.

Unrest has caused tourism to fail, but visitors looking for waves offer hope

Portland offers an eclectic mix of culture and outdoor activities in a delightful setting

You can choose from more than 100 distilleries for a guided tour

Self-guided hikes on the Lighthouse Way give you options for exploring at your own pace

NEW YORK — Just imagine it, a luxurious room on an island, with chef-prepared meals and a view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Hotel? Not exactly.

Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring the remnants of Europe’s distant past brings a special thrill to travellers with the interest to resurrect all that rubble.

TORONTO — On a hot and sunny weekday morning, hundreds of people take the ferry ride to the Toronto Islands, filling beaches, paths and picnic areas that just a year ago were flooded by record-high lake levels.

TBILISI, Georgia — Want to learn about the origins of winemaking? You’ll have to go about 3,200 kilometres east of Bordeaux, France, to the Republic of Georgia, in the Caucasus Mountains.