Leicestershire , United Kingdom

Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire. The county has a population of just under 1 million with over half the population living in Leicester's built-up area. The county is also considered to be the birthplace of fox hunting as it is known today. 

Featured Experiences

Featured Travel Stories

- It’s some of the most incredible scenery along the middle Danube River! One of the absolute highlights of our river cruise on the Danube through Austria aboard the Riverside Mozart...

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VIDEO: Stunning Scenic Sailing on Europe’s Danube River Aboard the Riverside Mozart
Culture & History

Sun, Sand, and a Side of History: 7 Historic Sites You Must Visit in the Caribbean

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Culture & History

Opera by the Sea: Where World-Class Music Meets the Waterfront

- The world’s waterfronts are undergoing incredible transformations, from no-go industrial sites to revitalized centers of urban lifestyle and community living. Increasingly, the centerpiece of that... read more

Outdoor Activities

This Overwater Pickleball Court is Causing a ‘Racket’

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