World Cruises

The popular image of a locomotive is that of the 19th century and the early trains. These trains used steam power by burning wood or coal. However, this wasn't the only type of train in use in the…

Locomotives, whether diesel, diesel-electric, or electric, can transport people and freight efficiently. But they, like other forms of transportation, have disadvantages. While the disadvantages of…

Clouds can appear as little more than harmless sky fluff, but don't let them fool you. While some clouds bring the promise of little more than a partly cloudy day, others come with an entourage of…

Used to carry everything from passenger cars to coal and mail, trains at one time represented the fastest and most economic means of traveling and hauling freight. Labeling a locomotive the "largest"…

The Thunder Mustang is a three-quarter-scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang. It was sold by the Thunder Builders Group as a kit aircraft for home assembly until 1999. TBG's assets were…

Located in the South Pacific, Hawaii is one of the world's top honeymoon destinations. Hawaii is home to some of the best surfing waters and to three of the most active volcano's in the world.…

Jules Verne popularized the idea of traversing the globe when he sent Phileas Fogg "around the world in 80 days." Though Fogg divided his trip between rail and steamer, it is now possible for the…

World Yacht, based in Manhattan, is a floating brunch and dinner cruise experience that has set the standard for fine dining since 1984. A fleet of three newly renovated ships radiates with luxury and…

The world's cruise ships just keep getting bigger and bigger, with the latest entry into the cruise business--the enormous Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas--five times larger than the Titanic. Many…

Around-the-world cruises offer travelers the ability to travel and explore different cities on different continents. Unlike plane travel, which is quite hectic, cruises often appeal to older travelers…