December Travel News: Feeling the Holiday Spirit

Today, we're kicking off our Rick Steves' Europe Advent Calendar

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December Issue Hi from Rick: Feeling the Holiday Spirit One of my all-time-favorite holiday memories — on either side of the Atlantic — came high in the Swiss Alps. My friend Olle took my family up the snowy slope above the village of Gimmelwald. After selecting the perfect Christmas tree from the flocked forest of our Christmas dreams, we crowded into a cozy hut and warmed ourselves over a steaming shared cauldron of fondue. Then, as the twilight sky turned from deep blue to inky black, we lit torches, hopped on our sleds, and bounded down through pristine snow-covered meadows to our home village… Read more   24 Days of Christmas in Europe We're kicking off the holiday season with our first-ever Rick Steves' Europe Advent Calendar… Read more   Tips for Embracing Europe in Winter Every time I travel to Europe in the off-season, I find myself enjoying a cool and comfy tranquility… Read more   Video of the Month: Christmas in London London offers wintry fun and streets twinkling with joy. Buildings and shops… Watch video   Cameron's Blog: Christmas in Switzerland Christmas markets, cheese fondue, and live candles on the tree…some Christmases are forgettable… Read more   Ten Gift Ideas for Globetrotters Check out Rick's list of 10 travel gifts — all under $25 — and save 20% on travel gear storewide… Shop now   Monday Nights in December This month learn about Ukraine's artisans, 15 of Europe's best day hikes, and Rick's 2023 travels… Register   Slideshow: Loire to the South of France, Day by Day Everyone knows that France is blessed with beautiful sights. But what will you see when you're… Read more   Climate Smart Partner Spotlight: Beads for Education Our $51,000 grant will allow BEADS to teach 125 students about climate-smart farming practices… Read more About Rick | Explore Europe | Our Tours | Travel Tips | Shop Online This email was sent to: whatsnewworldinfo.f2eddottravel@blogger.com Rick Steves' Europe Inc. | 130 4th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 Unsubscribe | Change Your Subscription