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August 24, 2010

Explore. Dream. Discover…A European Grand Tour

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By Therese Eley, Director of Member Services

Around 300 years ago, taking a Grand Tour of Europe became a veritable rite of passage for the elite. It was considered a standard part of an aristocratic education; before one was considered ready to settle down and take up the responsibilities and duties of one’s position, it was first advisable to travel Europe’s diverse cultures with the aim of broadening the mind. (more…)