travel insurance articles

“Faroe Islands Solar Eclipse & Iceland Aurora”

Tours, November 2013 issue.
11 days/10 nights, March 17-27, 2015. Highlights: Capital of Faroe Islands, Torshavn/Tinganes, the world’s oldest parliament/1,000-year-old St.

“Tulips & Windmills”
Tours, November 2013 issue.
10-day/9-night cruise-tour of the NETHERLANDS and BELGIUM aboard 135-passenger River Duchess. Departs April 1, 10 & 19, 2014. Highlights: In Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum/seven million tulips at Keukenhof Gardens/windmills in Kinderdijk/medieval Bruges/Antwerp.

“Provence Walking Tour”
Tours, November 2013 issue.
11-day/10-night tour of FRANCE, April 8 & Sept. 23, 2014. Longest walking day, nine miles.

Europe — Suggested tipping amounts worldwide
Columns, November 2013 issue.
Who should you tip and how much? A guideline on gratuities worldwide (this month, Europe) (1 of 2)

Hamburg WWII museum
Travel Briefs, November 2013 issue.
In downtown Hamburg, a new museum has been built in the former crypt of the famous St. Nikolai Church (last rebuilt in 1846), which was partially destroyed during World War II.

Tomatina festival fee
Travel Briefs, November 2013 issue.
Forced by budget restraints, the town of Buñol, Spain, will charge an entry fee for tourists wishing to take part in the annual “La Tomatina” tomato-throwing contest, held the last Wednesday of August. The fee is €10 (near $13.50). Local residents still can participate for free.

‘Florence for Foodies’
Travel Briefs, November 2013 issue.
In Italy, a 7-night “Florence for Foodies” tour is offered by Tourcrafters (Libertyville, IL; 800/482-5995).

Leipzig Music Trail
Travel Briefs, November 2013 issue.
The online printable map of the Leipzig Music Trail, which winds around five kilometers of downtown Leipzig, Germany, has been updated to include a selection of events in 2013/2014. 

Lahemaa national park
Lahemaa national park
Travelers' Intercom, November 2013 issue.

Leipzig Christmas market
Travel Briefs, November 2013 issue.
The Leipzig Christmas market, a tradition that goes back to 1458, is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. The 2013 market will feature a fairy-tale forest, a model railway display, and holiday performances in the city’s many churches. The market will have about 250 stalls.