Features

October 2013 issue

Cruising through the Panama Canal
By Harvey Hagman
Dutch gables are typical of the architeture found in Oranjestad, Aruba.
A cruise through the Panama Canal, including stops in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Aruba and Mexico, offers onboard pampering at an attractive price
February 2013 issue

Spending 20 fantastic days in Southern Africa
By George Anderson
We watched this pretty lady lion for a long time, and she watched us.
Game drives and luxury stays in South Africa, Namibia and 
Zimbabwe
June 2013 issue

An independent exploration of the Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia plus time for Poland
By Richard Berner
The 3-tiered steeple of St. Peter’s Church in Riga is a symbol of the city.
Exploring the capital cities of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, plus stays in Finland and, an unexpected highlight, Poland
October 2013 issue

Fascinated with Poland and its people
By Karl and Ann Springer
Returning to this Eastern European country to appreciate the prosperity and hospitality that freedom from Communism has fostered
March 2013 issue

Discovering Turkey on a self-drive tour
By Marcia Brandes
View of the Blue Mosque from the Cozy Bar & Pub in Istanbul.
Finding whimsical landscapes and welcoming locals on a 
self-drive tour
June 2013 issue

Capturing the exotic charms of Sri Lanka on a photo tour
By Margo Wilson
Elephants returning to the orphanage from their river bath.
Buddhas, beaches and an abundance of wildlife — finding everything one might desire on a photography tour of this exotic land
November 2013 issue

From snowcapped mountains to the rainforest, Bolivia is a land of contrasts
By Roger Marks
Cemetery of the Aymara, with graves dating back to the 1700s, backed by Chacaltaya Peak.
A 23-day private tour of the country reveals a land of natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage
March 2013 issue

The great train journey —Vladivostok to Moscow
By Jack Ogg
The Golden Eagle circling Lake Baikal.
A long-distance luxury rail journey from Vladisvostok to 
Moscow — the world’s greatest train ride