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Jubilee Travel Blogs

What You Need to Know to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

09/28/2023
Hiking up the tallest freestanding mountain in the world is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists. From BFF getaways to rewarding yourself for reaching fitness goals, climbing the highest peak in Africa is the adventure of a lifetime. 
 
Unlike other of the world’s highest peaks, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro takes endurance and a certain amount of fitness, but no specialized...

Christmas Markets, NYE, Ice World and Gala Balls: Why Visit Vienna in the Winter

09/28/2023
Don’t wait til spring or summer to visit Austria’s capital. Some of its most unique experiences take place during the frosty months, where one-of-a-kind local events warm your heart and reveal a side of Vienna you can’t see any other time of the year.  
 
Viennese Christmas Markets:
Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, is a magical time in Vienna,...

These Resorts have been Named Top in the Caribbean for the 30th Time at the 30th World Travel Awards

09/14/2023 in Caribbean
30 times in 30 years. That’s an incredible vote of confidence in the resort chain named “The Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand” for the 30th time at the 30th annual World Travel Awards. It wasn’t the only win for Sandals Resorts International, either. It scored 13 more prestigious awards. 
 
Sandals Resorts International is the parent company of two luxury, all-inclusive resort chains: couples-only Sandals...

Air France Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with - What Else? High Fashion

09/14/2023 in Paris
Ever since it was inaugurated in October, 1933, Air France has been flying high as an international beacon of the uniquely French art of travel and art of life. 90 years later, flying to France on the airline remains the best way to become immersed in French “savoir vivre” and elegance before you even touch French soil. 
 
Since...

The Best Way to Experience the Most Romantic River in Europe

09/14/2023
It is extraordinarily charming to cruise any of the rivers of Europe, but they call it “The Romantic Rhine” for a reason – at least three reasons! And on my most recent sailing on the Rhine on a Viking river cruise, I was reminded of why the Rhine is one of my – and many seasoned river cruisers’ – favorites. 
 
On...

Oktoberfest on the Beach? Yes, You Can!

09/14/2023
Every year, beer lovers look forward to the month that celebrates friendship over a stein of brew. The original Oktoberfest has returned full strength and has also inspired a world of imitators that look nothing like the beer tents and wooded hills of Germany’s Bavaria. 
 
Wherever you celebrate, it’s all about the “Gemutlichkeit.” Some call it fellowship, friendliness, or...

New Ships Debut on Two Sensational Rivers: France’s Rhone and the Nile

08/24/2023
More and more travelers are tuning in to the charms of river cruising through the hearts of some of the world’s most fabulous destinations. Two new ships have just debuted that will make exploring France’s fabled Rhone River and Egypt’s legendary Nile even more appealing. 
 
VIKING ATON 
With the August, 2023 launch of the Viking Aton, the ocean, expedition and river...

Here a Ship, There a Ship, Everywhere a New Ship

08/24/2023
August, 2023 may go down in the cruise travel history books, with the launch of an exceptional number of new, ground-breaking ships that inspire us to take to the seas – and give us a glimpse into the direction cruise travel, design, and experiences are heading. 
 
Five new ships sailed to sea in the first couple of weeks of the month,...

The Best Reasons to Visit Both of New Zealand’s Main Islands

08/24/2023 in New Zealand
New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and whether you call yourself a nature lover, adrenaline junkie, foodie, wine or culture aficionado, you’ll find reasons to visit both. 
 
North Island
While New Zealand’s North Island is the smaller of the two islands, it has more people and the country’s major cosmopolitan cities, including the...

You Can Join the Biggest Search for Scotland's Loch Ness Monster in Half a Century

08/24/2023 in Scotland
Scotland’s most famous legend… may not remain a mystery for much longer. A new Loch Ness Centre at the famous lake in the Scottish Highlands is promising to unleash the biggest search for “Nessie” in over half a century. And visitors can join in the quest! 
 
Nessie may be the biggest attraction in the Scottish Highlands that no one can prove they’ve...