Canadian World Traveller / Summer 2016 Issue

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Around The World
(in 12 pages)
Travel Back in Time with these
Luxury Historic Train Rides
Rocky Mountaineer
Happy Birthday Natchez, Mississippi
One of the oldest cities in America, in 2016 Natchez will celebrate its
Tricentennial Anniversary, recognizing 300 years of heritage shaped by
people of African, French, British and Spanish descent. The anniversary
will be celebrated throughout the year with a wide range of events,
major conferences, special “birthday” events, unique festivals, historical
reenactments, musical tributes and more.
In addition to holding the title of “Bed and Breakfast Capital of the
South,” Natchez is a pedestrian-friendly cultural hub home to more
than 40 authentic antebellum homes and Victorian buildings, art galleries,
live music, authentic southern cuisine (it’s the “Biscuit Capital of
the World!”) and a full calendar of events and festivals.
www.visitnatchez.org
Rich in history and scenic beauty, luxury train travel has become
one of the finest and most enjoyable ways to discover the majestic
splendour any country has to offer. From one-of-a-kind excursions
and world-class cuisines to unimaginable sunset hues and
playful wildlife, travellers receive an unforgettable experience
only train travel can provide. With so many amazing train journeys
to be taken, we wanted to share some of the world’s most
historic routes.
Indian Pacific, Great Southern Rail, Australia
Stepping aboard the mighty Indian Pacific, you’ll feel a great
sense of anticipation as this unforgettable Australian adventure
begins to unfold. A journey across the longest stretch of straight
railway track in the world, guests will travel through history on a
route that saw its first passenger back in 1917.
First Passage to the West, Rocky Mountaineer, Canada
China Tourism Introduces New Brand Logo
China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) has made
“Beautiful China” the tag line of its tourism and introduced a
new global brand logo. With an overall look as a stamp, the
new logo integrates modern messaging with the ancient
Chinese art form of calligraphy. The hieroglyph in the background
means “travel” in ancient Chinese language, which
shows a flag guiding a couple around. The blue color represents the sky, delivering China
tourism’s concepts - vitality, harmony and green travel. The red color gives tribute to the Chinese
civilization that has been going on for thousands of years. Illustrating an international vision, the
“Beautiful China” logo represents China’s promising and welcoming tourism industry.
This legendary route along the Canadian Pacific track is famous
for uniting the country and connecting British Columbia to
Canada more than 125 years ago. The only passenger rail service
to travel this historic route, guest will transverse the
Continental Divide, while experiencing the majestic Rocky
Mountains.
Trans-Siberian Express, Golden Eagle, Russia
Undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest railway journeys, the
Trans-Siberian Railway runs like a steel ribbon across Russia,
connecting east and west from Moscow to Vladivostok. Having
had its inaugural run exactly 100 years ago, there is no better
time to experience this historic trip.
Cape Town Journey, Rovos Rail, South Africa
Rediscover the old pioneering trail of the Great Karoo on this
1,600 km journey throughout the spectacular mountain ranges
and scenic winelands of the Cape.
Canadian World Traveller Summer/Fall 2016