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Travel Inspiration: All Aboard. A Luxury Train Journey Through Scotland.

Riding Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train, is one of those pinch-me moments. Ranking among the world’s most luxurious trains, the mahogany-clad cars marry Edwardian elegance with the comforts of a country house. Ten intricately designed carriages, including the sublime Bamford Spa, form a palace on wheels… your home as you traverse Scotland on a three-day [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Fact & Fancy. Ireland Done Right.

The Irish have always been superb story tellers, creating, over generations, the myths and martyrs for which they are so well loved. Stories have poured forth from the Emerald Island as freely and as easily as stout in her pubs. Remember, James Joyce was an Irishman. Ireland herself is a thing of beauty, a place [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Romantic Amalfi Coast

Rome—where so many things began—or Naples are both perfect spots from which to launch into a sublime few days on the inimitable Amalfi Coast. During our 4-day Romantic Amalfi Coast itinerary, we explore Naples, Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi, and Capri. No matter the starting point, it’s essentially mandatory to visit the National Archaeological Museum of Naples [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Port, Ports & Palaces: Inside Portugal

Often called the Little Country on the Edge of the Sea, Portugal is small only in its size on the map. This is the land of courageous seafarers, stunning castles, and rich port wine. Here life is meant to be savored like a fine meal – immerse yourself in the bustle of a riverfront city [...]

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Travel Inspiration: Gently Barging Through France

Barges were once the workhorses of Europe’s developing nations. Back then they carried everything from potatoes to lumber. Today these boats have been reborn as slender, elegant masters of the French canal for a lucky few who wish to uncover the secrets of the countryside, village by village, in grand style.   During our sample [...]