by Paull Tickner
Wednesday September 23, 2015

Just as the Chelsea Flower Show defines excellence for garden lovers, so do the three little words, “The Flying Scotsman”, resonate with the tens of thousands of people who flock to see the Steam Preservation and Rail Museums in North America.  Take a look at the Association of Tourist Railroads and Railway Museums, and then check out the UK product possibilities at the Heritage Railway Association.

In September of 2015, the National Railway Museum announced its outline for the long-awaited, 2016 return to the tracks of the internationally renowned steam celebrity The Flying Scotsman.

While it may not be one of this week's top travel stories, there is a huge interest in the glory days of steam travel, especially among the older generation for whom…

The mighty rivers of the United States of America once served as the great highways of early exploration and inspired dreams of discovery. Today, the American Queen Steamboat Company re-creates the same sense of wonder, excitement, and inspiration, all with the convenience and comfort of modern luxury aboard two of the largest and most elegant riverboats in the world: the American Queen and the American Empress. Traveling in the wake of legends, guests are transported…

You can answer this one yourself: Who do you want to spend time with?

Choice A: A boring, whining, negative slug?

Choice B: A proactive, fun, creative, idea-generating bundle of…