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On One of the Most Scenic Railways in the World, Switzerland Breaks Record for Longest Train
It's official! On October 29th, 2022, Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway (RhB) operated the longest narrow gauge passenger train in the world. And they did it in spectacular style, over the UNESCO World Heritage Albula Railway Line. The Swiss passenger rail company linked together 25, 4-part, brilliant red railcars for the event, creating a 2084-yard long train –...
Read More »Enjoy The Great Outdoors In San Francisco
When you visit San Francisco, you’ll have miles of trails, breathtaking scenery and spectacular views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and the city’s famous terraced hills and skyline—all right outside your door.Our city is an outdoor haven with parks, play spaces, trails and bikeways in every neighborhood. In fact, as of 2017, San Francisco was...
Read More »Cruise Travelers to the Great Lakes Could Soon have a New U.S. National Marine Sanctuary to Visit
Cruises in the Great Lakes are spiking in popularity, and a proposed new National Marine Sanctuary adds to the many attractions of a Great Lakes cruise. The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary isn’t a done deal just yet. In April of 2019, following a New York state community nomination, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
Read More »Be Among the First to Try These 4 New Luxury Resorts on Your Next Mexico Beach Vacation
Mexico has some of the best beach destinations on the continent, and four new - or completely renewed - luxury resorts may inspire you to treat yourself to being one of the first guests to experience their unique ultra-luxe lifestyle – served up with Mexican hospitality. Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya By spring, 2023, this storied...
Read More »25th Anniversary of the 'Star-chitecture' that Put this Spanish Port on the Map
Coinciding with news that Spain has joined the rest of the EU in removing all pandemic entry restrictions for overseas travelers – is the 25th anniversary of a Spanish landmark that transformed modern travel. Before celebrity architect Frank Gehry, not many travelers could put their finger on Bilbao, Spain on a map. Despite being the largest city in...
Read More »7 Reasons Why Portugal Is One Of Europe’s Top Destinations, Year After Year
Why does it feel like everyone is choosing to travel to Portugal right now? Could it be the delicious pasteis de natas, stunning weather and friendly people? The famous Portuguese custard tarts do taste better when you’re looking at colorful tiled buildings, watching the sunset over the ocean or eating them warm from the oven as...
Read More »This Airline's Unique Anniversary Collectible Celebrates Aruba's Centenary of Flight Service
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is marking the 103rd anniversary of its founding on October 7 with the creation and presentation of a new Delftware miniature house that is a tiny replica of a Dutch building in one of the destinations where it flies. This charming tradition provides a new addition to the dozens of miniatures that...
Read More »There's More to Peru than Machu Picchu
Peru's overwhelming claim to fame is the mystique and majesty of the ancient remains at Machu Picchu - deservedly named recently the 'South America's Leading Tourist Attraction.” But there's more to Peru than its fabled history, leading it to also earn the designation as 'South America's Leading Culinary Destination 2022' and 'Leading Cultural Destination 2022' in...
Read More »Take Flight in a Microlight Aircraft above Africa’s Victoria Falls
It’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the world’s largest waterfall. Africa’s Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe is part of the legend and mystique of a trip to southern Africa – a must-see site that awes every visitor, with columns...
Read More »Ultimate Korea: Experience Asia’s Cultural Powerhouse
From K-Pop bangers to Oscar winners to Netflix megahits, Korea has changed the way we think about entertainment. Yet Korea’s greatest show is Korea itself. The best way to get front row seats is on a privately guided trip. No waiting for other group members. It’s just you, your guide, and the best Korea has to...
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