WD World Travel Demo 3 Blogs

River Cruising 'French Immersion'

Posted on 09/23/2021 in Eu
The secret about river cruising was out, even before the pandemic.

Like all cruise travel, it's the ‘easy button’ way to ‘sample’ multiple destinations and get an overview of a region. You unpack once, really settling in to your ship environment like a home away from home in a floating boutique hotel that winds its way through marquee cities as...

8 German Words You Need to Fit in at Oktoberfest

Posted on 09/23/2021 in Munich
It’s Oktoberfest time again. The festival traditionally held annually in Bavaria’s capital of Munich, with similar events throughout the entire region, is one of the world’s most epic celebrations.

Name notwithstanding, Oktoberfest actually runs for just over two weeks from mid-late September to the first Sunday in October. It’s been cancelled again in 2021, but that gives you time to brush...

Exclusive! Behind the Scenes Video from the New James Bond Movie in Jamaica

Posted on 09/23/2021 in Jamaica
To celebrate the release of the long-awaited new James Bond film, No Time to Die, the Jamaica Tourist Board is releasing some exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage.

It showcases cast and crew from the movie, as well as some of the locations shot in Jamaica.

The country has been part of the Bond legacy from the very beginning. Author Ian Fleming created the...

4 Things You Must Do in the 'Canoe Capital of the World'

Posted on 08/27/2021 in Canada
Canoes have become the ultimate symbol of Canada’s sub-Arctic indigenous people. Living where there are more freshwater lakes and rivers than anywhere else on the planet, they became one of the great inland water travelling cultures of the world.

European arrivals quickly came to appreciate the indigenous people’s mastery of building and navigating their canoes. ‘Voyageurs’ and trappers adopted indigenous peoples’...

Rum and Cigar Festival Elevates St. Barts to New Levels of Luxury Island Lifestyle

Posted on 08/27/2021 in St Barts
 It’s a tiny island with a big reputation as one of the most chic destinations in the Caribbean. Legendary St. Barts combines French ‘art de vivre’ with a lush tropical setting and an exclusive atmosphere. 

If you’ve been waiting to discover – or re-visit – this jewel of the islands, there may be no better time than November.
That’s when the...

Tips for Traveling with Your Pet

Posted on 08/27/2021 in Anywhere
A survey by a North American hospitality company reveals that over half of pet owners say they plan to travel with Fido or Fluffy in the coming year.

And while a surprising one-third of respondents say they have a special music playlist for their beloved animals, less than 10% have prepared for their trip by doing online research about...

This Old Ship is the Caribbean's Great New Dive Destination

Posted on 09/09/2021 in Belize
Sunken wrecks aren’t just fascinating destinations for underwater exploration or fantasies of pirate ‘days of yore’. Properly and carefully submerged, wrecks enhance natural reef ecosystems and provide new homes for marine plants and creatures.

A new submerged ship is about to become a prime diving attraction in the 2nd-largest barrier reef in the world. It will also contribute to sustainability in a...

Chicago's Signature Sculpture is Now 'Spilling the Beans' on the Best Ways to Visit

Posted on 09/09/2021 in Chicago
Chicago’s ‘The Bean’ sculpture is already one of the most popular attractions in the city.

Officially titled ‘Cloud Gate’, the massive, stainless steel sculpture anchors Chicago’s lakefront Millennium Park. At 33 feet high, 42 feet wide, 66 feet long… and about the weight of 15 elephants! the abstract work of public art dominates the cityscape and is one of the...

2 New Airport Lounges That Make Us Want to Miss Our Flight

Posted on 09/09/2021 in
They are a calm oasis in the heart of the hustle and bustle of an airport, and among the few places where air travel retains a sense of ceremony.
 
Certainly, they are the very best places for people who love to remind themselves of the romance of travel by watching planes take off and land.
 
Airport lounges have gone beyond...

Places to Celebrate Britain's 'Football' Heritage

Posted on 07/22/2021 in
This month, English fans of ‘footy’ had lots to celebrate. Despite a heartbreaking loss in the finals of the Euros, it was England’s best performance ever in the continent’s biggest game.

Soccer, that is.

Britain is the birthplace of the modern sport that has traveled around the world to become the most popular in the world. It’s also morphed into...