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The plot thickens. Looks like there are 2 textile museums in Lyon. La Maison des Canuts, focusing on the silk industry, is open; the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs (Textile Arts) is listed a… (View Post)

Some National Trust properties and the like in UK open for holiday events and markets. I think the Savoring France itinerary would be fun in December. (View Post)

SS, absolutely agree. I'm sure I combined Berlin with a stop or two...Vienna, Amsterdam, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Milan (I have a fav Swiss-owned hotel there)...all have been regular stopovers over the … (View Post)

Thanks, Claudia; enjoying your day-to-day. Btw, octopus in Japan & HK, at breakfast and everywhere as street food, was one of my favorites...chewier as sushi. Enjoy! (View Post)

So very sorry to hear of your experiences. I have taken two Chicago tours in recent memory: a Tauck Special Event/history tour + a Smithsonian art tour (I have relatives there); both included the arc… (View Post)