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INSIDE WDT

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12 Millions have seen it, but few have ventured to the closest you
WADI RUM: WHERE THE MARTIANS ROAM

can be to Mars on earth. Wadi Rum, in Jordon, is barren, bleak
and beautiful. The hit movie, “The Martian,” was filmed here,
but it’s also a destination for those who love exotic landscapes
and clear stary nights. They also can ride camels, but do so at
their own peril.

30 CELEBRATING GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Envision yourself snuggled in woolens, meandering the cob-
bled streets of a snow-dusted medieval fairytale village. With
a steaming mug of glühwein in hand. 30

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The Britannia--one of the most famous ships in the world, and
which has been rated the UK’s No. 1 Attraction for 2014-2015
by TripAdvisor--has been owned by the Royal Yacht Britannia
Trust and berthed in Edinburgh’s Leith port. Via self-guided au-
dio tours, some 300,000 annual visitors get to see how royalty
once lived at sea.
46 GLAMIS CASTLE
The massive castle, generally dating from the late 14th centu-
ry, has been added to and changed throughout the centuries.
It has an amazing history. Originally it was a hunting lodge
used by the kings of Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots stayed
here, and so did Scottish novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott.

8 Wine Dine & Travel 2016