Opening the book on literary tourism
The last two episodes have covered news topics like economic uncertainty and the troubles at Newark, so this week we're going in a different direction: Literary tourism. That is, tours and travel based on a favorite book or character. Think Bath for Jane Austen or Prince Edward Island for L.M. Montgomery. London, Paris and New York .... any place a book club can dream up, there's probably a literary tour (or could be one).
In this episode we talk about why literary tourism is growing in popularity with tours editor Brinley Hineman and Active England's head of commercial, Gabby Cecil.
Episode sponsor
This episode is sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands
Related links
True story: Literary tourism grows in popularity
Active England Tours
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Agoda and ASEAN launch 'A Destination for Every Dream' Campaign this ASEAN Day
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda, in partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has launched the 'A Destination for Every Dream' campaign to inspire and promote travel within the ASEAN region. Timed to coincide with ASEAN Day celebrations, the campaign will run until the end of 2025, offering travelers exclusive deals and a curated look into travel experiences that encourage the region's unique festivals and cultures. The campaign features Agoda's festival-focused travel guides, which spotlighting iconic cultural events across ASEAN Member States to encourage deeper exploration, allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the region's rich cultural diversity. Travelers can enjoy discounts of up to 18% on accommodation, as well as savings on Agoda's flights and activities offerings. Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda, shared, "Agoda is proud to partner with ASEAN to celebrate the incredible diversity and culture of the region. 'A Destination for Every Dream' is about making it easier and more affordable for travelers to explore the festivals and traditions that make Southeast Asia so special." Mr. Oliver Chong, Assistant Chief Executive of International Group (Designate) at the Singapore Tourism Board, as the Chair of ASEAN Tourism Marketing and Partnership Working Group, shared, "This campaign reflects ASEAN's commitment to showcasing Southeast Asia as a unique and interconnected destination, truly A Destination for Every Dream. By partnering with Agoda and AirAsia, we aim to make it easier for travelers to discover the vibrant festivals, diverse cultures, and authentic experiences that define our region. Together, we are opening doors to unforgettable journeys across our region." The campaign not only offers great deals but also provides travelers with comprehensive guides to the most exciting festivals across ASEAN, ensuring a memorable travel experience. Travel deals and curated guides related to the campaign are available online. For more information, visit the following websites: Agoda at and ASEAN's official tourism site at --- ENDS --- View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Agoda Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Prince William confides in this unexpected family member when he needs advice
Prince William reportedly confides in this unexpected family member when he's in need of advice. Royal biographer Katie Nicholl revealed in the podcast Dynasty that the Princess of Wales' father Michael Middleton is someone that William will often turn to in stressful situations, explaining 'I know they have a close relationship, and that William will often turn to Michael for advice.' According to Nicholl, Michael has 'a cool head in a crisis … [and] has a great sense of humour.' In her book William and Harry, Nicholl wrote that 'Michael is a man of fewer words, but you can tell he adores his family. He always sits at the head of the table, and you can see his delight as he listens to his children chat about their recent adventures.' Although it's claimed that William will often refer to his father-in-law as Mike, he has also been known to call him Dad. Video transcript Prince William reportedly confides in this unexpected family member when he's in need of advice. Royal biographer Katie Nicholl revealed in the podcast Dynasty that the Princess of Wales's father, Michael Middleton, is someone that William will often turn to in stressful situations. Explaining, I know they have a close relationship and that William will often turn to Michael for advice. Michael has a cool head in a crisis. And has a great sense of humour. In her book, William and Harry, Nicholl wrote that although Michael is a man of fewer words, you can tell he adores his family. He always sits at the head of the table, and you can see his delight as he listens to his children chat about their recent adventures. It's been claimed that William will often refer to his father-in-law as Mike, but he has also been known to affectionately call him dad.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Oregon tourism suffers as Canadians boycott US over Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Canadians are skipping Oregon as a vacation destination this year in light of recent actions made by President Trump. The Oregon Tourism Commission, , recently shared some of the messages they received in response to a handwritten post card campaign meant to engage Canadian visitors. 'We will miss our visit and spending money in your lovely state,' said one person in an email. 'As a Canadian, it's my duty to say 'Sorry', but I'm not sure I mean it.' They said that the words and actions of the president have left them no choice but to boycott U.S. goods and services, in addition to cancelling their travel plans to Oregon. 'Due to your President's ongoing threats of tariffs and even threatening to make our country the '51st state' – a literal threat of annexation – my friends and I have decided to cancel our hotel reservations and move our vacation destination to within Canada instead,' another person said in an email. 'Our original plans to the Oregon coast would have seen our 6 families spend around a week on the beautiful Oregon coast likely spending well over $20,000 in direct investment in your economy. Instead, we will spend that money at home in Canada,' the email said. Another person said they had cancelled the trip they were planning to Washington and Oregon later this year. 'The reason is, you see, your president is waging an unprecedented economic attack on my country, Canada. Canada is the United States' largest customer, we've integrated our economies, and shed blood with each other in global conflicts as allies,' they said. 'And now, our country is under siege by your president. Canadians are angry, and they're acting. They are rapidly shifting to non-U.S. products, and canceling trips to America.' Overall visits to the U.S. from Canada have declined 23.7% since the beginning of the year, according to a July 2025 Oxford Economics Tourism Economics report. International visits to the U.S. have declined across the board, but fallout from Canada has been the steepest. Cities located close to the U.S.-Canadian border are the hardest hit. The steepest year-over-year declines are expected in Seattle, Portland and Detroit, according to the report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
