Hello Again. We're going to be taking some well-deserved time off. We will be back mid November. Take care until then. See you soon.
Relaxation
In this AI influencer day and age, if you've been around the planet enough times to have "seen it all" it makes you wonder what's coming next. You may ask yourself, what is this beautiful place, with all of these beautiful rooms, and beautiful fields, and gurgling rivers. And you may ask yourself…
Once upon a time, cruising was the thing to do . . . when you were rich. And when you were rich, that likely signaled that you had the money for such adventures. Ships were expensive. Getting there and back was a herculean effort in itself. But that was then, and this…
We get the feeling that most of our readers really love to travel. You sit down and really think about what you want to do, where you want to go, and how you want it to look and feel. You love the process of investigating the options. You carefully craft the dates…
Welcome to another rail post. We can't help ourselves when it comes to doing our part for the environment. And this post also highlights how things can turn around for the better with a little bit of love and even more determination. Once again, we highlight the USA's AMTRAK rail. For those…
Hello again, back with some more enticing and unique enjoyment for you. As is our wont, this edition is all about European night trains. They're fast, they're modern and they make sense in so many ways. European night trains are experiencing a massive renaissance across the continent, driven by operators like Austria's ÖBB…
. . . . . . banyan tree with anyone else but me. Out of the many joys and pleasures of running Matouring, one is the ever-changing, never-changing world of travel. When we sit down each day to craft a post or two, it's almost like yesterday never happened: today is as…
We love it when we see new ideas, offers and adventures from our affiliates. Because of them, we here at matouring are rich with news, articles, and, most of all, travel offers for you, our readers. So, sit down in your favourite place and behold some of the offers that are coming this…
As you'll know, we're all about travel here at Matouring. One of our fave activities is rail. It's the best and most sensible way of girdling the globe, no matter where you are. 15 to 20 countries with top-tier, highly reliable rail and high-speed networks. Leading nations with world-renowned systems include Japan,…
As the world numbers of humans continues to climb, space and patience goes with it. Of course, it's fantastic that our planet is open to one and all, but we all must be mindful of where we are and how we treat Mother Nature. One win-win solution is to plant yourself - even…
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Train train, we're on the roll again. Can you ever get enough rail? Those of us who have ready access to rail know what we mean: we even take it for granted. But not everyone or every place has this staple way of traveling. And even if rail is there, it's…
We're pretty confident that this post will ring some bells or at least offer a laugh or two, and even some sound ideas. Question: what do you do when you consider yourself a world traveler, tried and true, with all of the scratches, burns and bump that it entails, but then, slowly and…
What kind of place is this, anyway? It's sandals, and you are free to simply be you. While many all-inclusive resort companies offer a standard package of a room, buffet meals, and house drinks, Sandals Resorts distinguishes itself by operating under a self-coined "Luxury Included®" philosophy. Rather than competing on price, Sandals differentiates itself…
Yes, your time has come. You've shut down the laptop, handed in your badge and have relinquished your spot in the car park. So, are you ready to take on the brand new day? Looking forward to start slowly, and then taper off? It's a great feeling. We've passed that…
Here's an obvious thought: We all have desires. Whether its sailing, or skiing, or even sleeping, it's all yours. You certainly deserve it, given all that you've done over so many decades. Work, children, charities or just plain being a good person. So why would you say "no" to yourself when…
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We love Chris And Carol, the always relaxed and informative couple who run Jumping Places on You tube. They're never showy, always kind and end up with a sand bucket full of top tips on how to save money when traveling, especially when the chances to get it wrong can ruin your holiday. …
Ahh, La Belle France, especially places like Cannes are not to be missed. Can you ever get enough of it. Visiting Cannes with a car opens up the legendary coastal roads and hilltop villages of the French Riviera that are often difficult to reach by public transit. Having a vehicle allows you to escape…
Any way, you look at it, you win. Hurry up to slow down. Few locations on the planet are as desirable as Vidanta resorts. They are located in seven coastal destinations across Mexico, including Nuevo Vallarta (Nayarit), Riviera Maya, Los Cabos, Acapulco, Puerto Peñasco, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán. If you haven't been to that…