Lake Geneva hosts the world’s most important and most elegant side-wheel paddle. Once a year in spring, the public gets a unique opportunity to see the entire fleet together.

    GMB AKASH PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE COLLECTION   From April 17 to May 25, 2013 Photographic Exhibition at the Showroom APCd Art-Buvette, Fribourg, Switzerland Oftentimes before even becoming immortalized by his lens, those whose portraits are taken by GMB Akash become his friends. To show his gratitude he reserves 25% of his revenue for the [...]

Belalp is truly a winter jewel tucked away in the Upper Valais, overlooked by visitors going to much better known resorts.

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he starting “gate” rose up and the dozen brown, one-humped dromedary camels jerked forward as a pack. Shouting handlers darted behind them a short distance encouraging them to run faster. A truck with a mounted camera sped off in advance while a sea of white Land Cruisers accelerated alongside the sand track. This camel race was in full swing.

My wife and I have traveled to many countries and every continent over the past 50 years.  We have visited some of the most amazing places in the world and have been on many cruises, of all types. There were the wonderful river cruises we took,  one of our best river cruises was down the [...]

Are you ready for the calm leisure and reassuring warmth of an intriguing island or seaside destination this winter? If so, one of the currently most popular spots is Mexico’s Nuevo Vallarta. With a location just 16 miles to the north of Puerto Vallarta, the natural beauty of this favored resort area enhances top-tier accommodations, restaurants, activities and entertainment—and there is truly something enjoyable for everyone here. If you favor the breathtaking beauty of deep sea coral reefs, be sure to visit South Asia’s Maldive Islands. For those desiring adventure and magical allure, Fiji in the South Pacific offers more than you can imagine.