Author Fan Travel

10/24/2026

HOST SPOTLIGHT: Owen Emmerson

Dr. Owen Emmerson has been with us on many adventures, and we love having him as a host and friend! Previously, he has led us on trips through England, France, and more with themes of The Boleyn Legacy and Anne Boleyn’s Early Life! We are very excited to explore more Tudor history with him on our upcoming Tudor History Cruise in April 2027!

Dr. Owen Emmerson is a social and cultural historian and Assistant Curator at Hever Castle. He has authored several books, including Holbein’s Hidden Gem (2023), about the discovery of a lost book in Hans Holbein’s painting of Thomas Cromwell. His other works include The Boleyns of Hever Castle, Becoming Anne, and Catherine and Anne.

Visit www.AuthorFanTravel.com to learn more about our future adventure with Owen!

Owen Emmerson

10/23/2026

HOST SPOTLIGHT: Helen Castor

We love working with Helen Castor! We enjoyed our time with her on our Medieval History Cruise in 2026, and are very much looking forward to our Eleanor of Aquitaine Tour in April 2027!

Helen Castor, a renowned historian of medieval and Tudor England, is the author of acclaimed works such as Blood & Roses, She-Wolves, and Joan of Arc, and has presented BBC and Channel 4 documentaries, including adaptations of her books. Her latest book, The Eagle and the Hart, explores the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, she was a 2022 Booker Prize judge and lives in London with her son.

Visit www.AuthorFanTravel.com to learn more about our upcoming France trip with Helen!

10/19/2026

10/17/2026

Beautiful castles aside, true medieval history was not what you read in fairytales…

Eleanor of Aquitaine’s story is much more fascinating than that!

Embark on an extraordinary journey through time to visit the places that shaped her destiny as duchess in her own right, mother of kings, prisoner….and the only woman to wear the crowns of both France and England as Queen.

The World of Eleanor of Aquitaine tour with in April 2027 will take us from Eleanor’s ancestral southern strongholds to the soaring Gothic masterpieces of Paris via a curated route that brings the rivalries, romances, and architectural revolutions of the Middle Ages vividly to life.

Helen Castor will join our tour to share her vast knowledge and insights on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine as we travel in her footsteps through Paris, Angers, Chinon, Fontevraud, and Poitiers.

April 18-23, 2027

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10/15/2026

APRIL 24th-29th, 2027

Enjoy a unique opportunity to cruise the Rhine with historians Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb, Dr. Owen Emmerson, and Kate McCaffrey, where you will have an opportunity ask questions and engage in discussions about Tudor Queens and sixteenth century history in a small scale setting. Better yet, you get to travel with these hosts and hear what they have to say about the beautiful settings and how they relate to the history you are learning! Elevate your travel to include expanding your knowledge in a unique experience!

We will start in Brussels and cruise along the Rhine until we reach Amsterdam and the famous Keukenhof Gardens. Our trip will include visiting:

~Brussels and Mechelen to explore diplomacy and dynasties in the Tudor era

~Antwerp with an emphasis on queens and commerce

~Rotterdam to learn of new ideas and reforms in the Tudor age

~Utrecht, The Hague, and Amsterdam to dive into rising trade and religion in the 16th century.

Visit www.AuthorFanTravel.com to learn more about the topics of conversation, what sites and scenery are on the agenda, and more about our hosts!

Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb | Historian Owen Emmerson Kate McCaffrey Owen & Kate History

10/13/2026

Get reaquainted with Kate McCaffrey, then join her on the Tudor Cruise! Kate will be there for the entire cruise, along with Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb and Dr Owen Emmerson! Shhh, there aren't many cabins left!
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10/05/2026

In honor of Dan's (Jones) announcement as the author of the new James Bond novella, "ALL IN" coming out December 3rd, here's our travel quote for the week!
PS A HUGE Congrats, Dan!!!

10/05/2026

LAST CHANCE! This is our final call for history lovers and travelers to join our Medieval Adventure in NYC with Dan Jones to explore the themes of his new book Castles: A Fortified History of the World! From private guided tours of NYC’s finest medieval art, architecture, and manuscript collections to intimate gatherings and lectures, join best-selling author and renowned television historian Dan Jones for an exclusive, three-day immersive exploration.

Dan Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and world-renowned television presenter. He has written over ten books on medieval history, including The Templars, The Plantagenets, and Powers and Thrones. As a broadcaster, he has written and hosted dozens of hit TV shows, including Secrets of Great British Castles and Knightfall. Dan is a Fellow of the Royal Society. We are excited to join him in NYC!

Join us November 15th-18th, 2026 by visiting www.AuthorFanTravel.com to learn more! Sign-ups close this week!

Dan Jones

10/02/2026

Enjoy a unique opportunity to cruise the Rhine with historians Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb, Dr. Owen Emmerson, and Kate McCaffrey, where you will have an opportunity ask questions and engage in discussions about Tudor history and sixteenth century history in a small scale setting. Better yet, you get to travel with these hosts and hear what they have to say about the beautiful settings and how they relate to the history you are learning! Elevate your travel to include expanding your knowledge in a unique experience!

We will start in Brussels and cruise along the Rhine until we reach Amsterdam and the famous Keukenhof Gardens. Our trip will include visiting:

~Brussels and Mechelen to explore diplomacy and dynasties in the Tudor era

~Antwerp with an emphasis on queens and commerce

~Rotterdam to learn of new ideas and reforms in the Tudor age

~Utrecht, The Hague, and Amsterdam to dive into rising trade and religion in the 16th century.

Visit www.AuthorFanTravel.com to learn more about the topics of conversation, what sites and scenery are on the agenda, and more about our hosts!

April 24th-29th, 2027

Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb | Historian Owen Emmerson Kate McCaffrey Owen & Kate History