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Berkshires Hampton Terrace in Lenox, Massachusetts

The Berkshires and Hampton Terrace are synonymous with luxury. The property on which Hampton Terrace sits was the original site of the town's blacksmith. A home was built on this property by Edmund Spencer in 1852. Fourteen years later, Ogden ... Read More >

Pickett’s Mill – Atlanta, Georgia

Civil War historians don't know much more about the Battle at Pickett's Mill than that it was short and gruesome. They do know, however, that this one battle was one of the defining moments of the Civil War, as it slowed the Union from advancing on ... Read More >

The First Gold Rush

The First Gold Rush - Sutter's Mill may have been the most important discovery of California's Gold Rush; but, it was not the first discovery of gold in the United States. In fact, the nation's first historically documented gold discovery occurred in ... Read More >

The Appeal of Casablanca, Morocco

The Appeal of Casablanca, Morocco - While Casablanca is certainly known for its grittier neighborhoods, as the nation's largest city as well as its main port, this city is also known for its high end resorts, boutiques, and eateries. If you're ... Read More >

Ruthin Castle – Wales

Ruthin Castle's rise to notoriety was obtained when ownership belonged to the Cornwallis-West family, relatives of the famous Myddleton (now Middleton – think Kate) family. It became the center of the most dangerous romance story of the time. The ... Read More >

Pousada do Castelo de Obidos – Portugal

Known as one of Portugal's Seven Wonders, the Pousada carries enormous importance historically, and has features that date to the 800s AD. The courtyard at the Pousada do Castelo de Obidos, located just off the north wing of the castle, was built in ... Read More >

Tourico Vacations Reviews Historic Savannah

When you think of Savannah, Georgia, you probably see images of Rhett Butler whisking Scarlett O'Hara away to happily ever after, or grand balls at a stately mansion. If this appeals to you, Savannah is a place you won't want to miss. Tourico ... Read More >