Tall Ships: Real tall-masted sailing ships how cool is that? Unusual Itineraries: Because of their size, these ships can get into small ports, and the line takes advantage of …
The 1909 Cape of Good Hope Official Handbook, by town clerk Finch, describes the City Hall in Cape Town as being in the Italian Renaissance style. Hans Fransen, in …
The organ has always been a feature of the NGK Tafelberg. It was installed in 1892, and has 1164 pipes and a walnut case. The innards have subsequently been …
The vaulted Garden Room is the hotel’s original dining room. Today, it is used for formal lunches, gala dinners, presentations and performances. At the far end is a portrait …
A favorite of North American honeymooners, Jamaica is the third-largest of the Caribbean islands after Cuba and Hispaniola, with dense jungle in its interior, mountains rising as high as …
Flexible Dining: Norwegian’s dining policy lets you sit where and with whom you want, dress as you want (within reason), and dine when you want, again within reason (dinner …
Vantage Deluxe World Travel caters to older and solo travelers similar to Grand Circle but with some newer, shinier ships (the two companies are actually owned by members of …
Italian Flavor: Entertainment, activities, and cuisine are presented with European (mostly Italian) flair. Plus, most of the officers are Italians, too. Very Active, Very Fun: There are a lot …
There are three basic types of Alaska cruises: Inside Passage voyages that begin and end in Vancouver; Alaska cruises that depart roundtrip from Seattle; and so-called Gulf of Alaska …
Expertise That Comes with Experience: Holland America’s ships may be young, but the line sure isn’t. Formed in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company, it’s been around more than …
Forget the old jokes about the so-so quality of cruise ship entertainers: Productions at night are de rigueur on all but the smallest vessels, and they’ve gotten a lot …
Fun, Theme-Park Ambience: The fanciful, sometimes wacko, decor on these vessels is unmatched. Entertaining Entertainment: Elaborate production shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club (one of the best comedy venues at …
Perched midway up the Nova Scotia coast, Halifax is the top port of call for big ships on the New England and Eastern Canada circuit, owing to the city’s …
Founded in 1925 by Arthur Tauck, Sr., Tauck has been operating land tours around the United States and the world for nearly a century. It launched its first river …
We won’t lie: The cruise itself will be very relaxing. Booking the cruise? Not so much. There are a number of factors, which we’ll go through below, that you …
Fab Programming: Lindblad has innovative, flexible itineraries and outstanding lecturers/guides. The partnership with National Geographic has resulted in many top National Geographic -affiliated photographers, explorers, scientists, and researchers joining …
Directions: Exit Edmonton on Manning Drive (Hwy 15) and turn left at 17th Street NE onto Hwy 28A. Continue on Hwy 28, turn left on Hwy 827, and turn …
Location: Travel north on St. Albert Trail (Hwy 2), turn left onto 137th Avenue (before entering St. Albert), then right onto Sir Winston Churchill Avenue (184th Street), and left …
Egypt is Africa’s number one attraction with about 1.3 million visitors each year. U.S. visitors number about 150,000 annually. Tourism is nothing new for Egypt; it was a destination …
The richest of the African nations, South Africa also has one of the most attractive climates and an abundance of natural attractions. Generally moderate, the climate provides sunny days …
The average American has never heard of Upper Volta, Mali, or Guinea-Bissau and probably is not interested. The peoples of Sub-Sahara Africa are mostly black but are anything but …
THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY Unique to Alaska is the long-route ferry service provided by the state, the Alaska Marine Highway. Residents of the little towns served by the Highway …
Austria is a precious little country where a good share of the farmers turn innkeeper for the summer. Almost $6 billion a year is derived from tourism. The sign …
Travel to Canada from the continental United States is quick and easy. Dozens of major border crossing points are provided from the United States and no visa is required. …
With half of Alaska’s population, Anchorage is Alaska’s only real city. In this relatively sophisticated metropolis, a diner can find two truffled chocolates for S3 on the menu in …
America borders on the magnificent reads a Canadian tourism ad. The ad is in part right. The Canadian outdoors is magnificent, A land larger than any one person can …
As one of the most diverse safari spots on the planet – encompassing desert, woodland and wetlands – Botswana has no shortage of luxury lodges. But nothing can steal …
FOR BREATHTAKING WILDLIFE AND SERIOUS LUXURY, THESE BRAND-NEW SAFARI SPOTS WILL DRIVE YOU WILD If there’s a setting more tranquil than Nyungwe House, we’ve yet to find it. Tucked …
Where to Stay in Italy Google Earth The Fontenay Hamburg is located in the heart of the city The property is situated in a small park on the southwesterly …
Every journey to South Luangwa starts at Lusaka Airport. Domestic airline ProFlight operates flights from the Zambian capital to the National Park. This plane will fly us to South …
Open me! What better way to thank your maids than by sending them a package of goodies by Ribbon And Bow? Featuring chocolate, wine, beauty products and a candle …
The mile-long tree-lined driveway up to this Palladian mansion is certain to wow your guests. Set in 500 acres of picturesque Cotswolds parkland, this venue offers the ultimate five-star …
RRAJASTHAN Even the word conjures up images of marble-clad temples and sultry, burning sunsets. My love of India began with the fantastical tales of Rudyard Kipling and Frances Hodgson …
Where to Stay in Cambodia Some impressions before starting my tour. Shinta Mani Wild is an incredibly luxurious tented jungle camp ft. Shinta Mani Wild offers complimentary transfers. The …
Where to Stay in Bangkok (Thailand) The hotel is 40 minutes from Suvarnabhumi airport. The property offers limousine pick-up and drop-off service (BMW series 7). The airport limousine service …
Where to Stay in Thailand Welcome to Soneva Kiri. Soneva Kiri is my favorite resort in the world. Soneva Kiri is located on Koh Kood. Koh Kood is Thailand’s …
Next up Delicious Today we’re counting down our picks for the must-try dishes in Bangkok. For this list we’re looking at some of the city’s most iconic popular and …
Scuola Grande San Marco Price: FREE Duration: 10 minutes One of the original six major schools of Venice, built in 1260 but was destroyed by fire and rebuilt to …
Best Places In Venice To Visit Walk to Porta Magna – Venetian Naval Arsenal Price: FREE Duration: Once you have had a look around the museum, follow the Rio …
Big Wave Bay Beach (1) Summary Big Wave Bay Beach, heaven for suffers, is comparatively close to Shek O Beach. You will meet a gorgeous BBQ area with children’s …
Shek O Beach is located at the utmost southern area of Hong Kong Island. It has beautiful long beach and clean BBQ area as well. On the way to …