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Amstar DMC provides world-class destination services to individuals, travel agencies, tour operators, corporations and meeting planners. We have a track record of 30 years delivering…
Many of us approach dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant as almost a religious sabbatical. Our best trousers and dresses, shoes shined, hair recently coiffed, we cross the hallowed threshold into a world of inconceivable bliss. And, the next thing you know, the entire month's paycheck is accounted for. Well, it's time to wake up. It…
Meet The New Concorde - Virgin Galactic Mach 3.0 Supersonic Jet. Richard Branson is always pushing the envelope and, in this case, that means literally. He has already embarked on his edge of space efforts, his land-based Hyperloop and his resorts and cruises are legend. But, now he is heading into the next frontier with…
If you're an avid traveler, you've probably been to all of the top spots: Venice, Paris, Buenos Aires, New York etc. But you may have only scratched the scratch of what the world has to offer.
This article highlights some of the world's least travelled locations. Some of them are big names - Monaco, for…
Few of us were fortunate enough to fly the Concorde supersonic aircraft. I knew someone who did, and when I asked him - excitedly - how it was, his only comment was "cramped." But, to be able to fly from New York City to London in three hours is still something that is mouth-wateringly appealing. …
We here at Matouring have a true penchant for French cars. From the DS and 2CV, to the Renault 4, 16 and Dauphine....and now to their modern cars, they are the embodiment of Europe. Well, now our affiliate friends AutoEurope have a great deal with their new Renault Eurodrive program. US residents looking to book a…
If ever there was a need to use tender, loving care, it's when you work in place with some of the most precious and irreplaceable paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Of course, in this case, we're talking about The Louvre in Paris. The Musée du Louvre had a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018—an increase of…
It appears, despite our best wishes, 2021 is also going to be the summer of staycations as restrictions against non-essential foreign travel continue for the foreseeable future.
Naturally, the recent government crackdowns on international travel have sparked a surge in online searches.
Searches on Airbnb for summer staycations more than quadrupled in comparison to the…
Some airlines and airports now offer rapid COVID-19 testing to accommodate travelers required to show a negative test at their destination. But what happens if a traveler tests positive before a trip? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down three things travelers need to know about COVID-19 testing and travel insurance. Things are changing on…
Cienfuegos means one hundred fires. And that will surely be the number of flames that light your heart and your soul when you visit this most exquisite city in Cuba. Cienfuegos was founded in 1819, when French colonists settled in around the most spectacular and natural bay in Cuba. Bringing their elegant, classical architecture, wide,…
While Disneyland Paris may not be opening until Feb. 12, 2021, there is no reason to keep secret what’s coming to the theme park, so here are some sneak peeks. Disney’s Hotel New York is undergoing its largest refurbishment ever, which will transform the property into Disney’s Hotel New York-The Art of Marvel when it…
The national railway companies of Austria, Germany, France and Switzerland have announced new overnight train routes linking some of Europe’s largest cities. The new routes are intended to offer a more sustainable option for travelers to enjoy the continent’s beautiful and historic metropolises. Some stations are spectacular, in more ways that one. In a press…
If you have spent any time on the Matouring site, you will know that we are not shy about selling the wonders and benefits of rail travel. We have many articles, designed to tempt you into using rail whenever you can, especially if this mode of transport is new. And, as you explore the world…
Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. In Paris, during the 1920's, it became the favourite beverage of choice for artists, musicians, debutantes and…
Game of Thrones took the world by storm. If you’re a fan of the show and planning a trip to Europe, you’ll already know that the many of the Seven Kingdoms are actually influenced by real destinations over there. Here’s how to get to some of the most famous Game of Thrones filming locations in…
Full coverage of the Eiffel Tower from the base to a 360 view on the top floor including two 150m elevator rides to the 300 height view-deck. Turn on subtitles for an immersive descriptive virtual tour! And don't forget to get the best deal on Paris events and activities
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In 1984 when I first started traveling solo I had no one to mentor me. If there were other women around my age doing what I was doing I had no way of finding them. After all, we hadn't yet gotten to a point in cyber history where most people had computers in their homes.…
France, bien sur is one of the world's top travel destinations. Do you want antiquity? Visit Paris, Nantes, Mont St Michel. Skiing? Chamonix. Fine dining? Everywhere! Ah, but what about wine? Again, so many choices, but here, we talk about Bordeaux. Note: translated captions are available via the YouTube toolbar at the bottom of each…
We skipped the kitschy headline because the news itself is attention-grabbing enough.
On February 14, 2020 Delta CEO Ed Bastion announced that the company would commit $1 billion over the next decade to offset its carbon emissions, largely through buying carbon offsets and more efficient planes.
Yes, Delta will continue to burn jet fuel and…
HEARTLANDS: ZOSHIGAYA Small winding streets and low-rise houses. Zoshigaya is only a short walk away from the malls, highways and flashing lights of Ikebukuro, but feels like a silent suburb in comparison. This homely heartland has maintained its Showa-era (1926 – 1989) atmosphere, with winding lanes lined with family homes and small shops selling everyday…