Features

May 2012 issue | Appears on page 6

Cruising Antarctica – an incredible adventure
King penguins mingle with some resting fur seals.
A 19-day cruise around the Scotia Arc has its dangers but offers the intrepid traveler incredible rewards
April 2012 issue | Appears on page 6

An enlightening journey through Germany’s Luther Country
Martin Luther, patron saint of Erfurt, looks over his spiritual home.
Churches, castles and delectable cuisine — an impressive journey through the land of Martin Luther
April 2012 issue | Appears on page 20

Ladakh — reaping the rewards of a private tour in this remote northern India region
View from a bridge over the Indus River.
Enjoying private visits to monasteries on a custom tour of the remote region of Ladakh
April 2012 issue | Appears on page 34

Finding a bit of paradise in Seychelles
This interisland schooner provides transport between Praslin and La Digue island
Island hopping in the Indian Ocean on a visit to this tiny tropical paradise
April 2012 issue | Appears on page 46

Extraordinary wildlife and extreme conditions on a Russian Far East cruise
Touring Whale Bone Alley.
Braving fierce winds and rain to enjoy animal encounters and dramatic landscape of the Russian Far East
March 2012 issue | Appears on page 6

Not your average family vacation—taking in the stunning sights of Machu Picchu and the Galápagos Islands
A marine iguana spotted in the Galápagos Islands
From the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu to the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands — broadening the horizons of young travelers on a family vacation in South America
March 2012 issue | Appears on page 20

Trains, trams, buses and boats — getting around Switzerland on a month’s stay
The Lauterbrunnen Valley as seen from Hotel Staubbach
Making the most of the efficient and convenient Swiss Travel System on a month-long independent journey
March 2012 issue | Appears on page 36

Suggestions for sketching your next trip
Sketch of St. Clement, Ile de Re, France.
Trip memories saved in pen, pencil and paint gain more meaning and last longer. How to get started