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The Arrival

Airports, trains, boats and the transfer in, and the routing mistake to avoid. The column about the journey.

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  1. A cruise ship leaving Frederiksted at sunset, seen from the shore between palm trees and a railing.CruiseDeparts20230926 175523 · CaptJayRuffins · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped St. Croix · Vol. 2 · No. 10 · October 2026 St. Croix Arrivals and Roads Getting to St. Croix is simple for U.S. citizens, but navigating the island requires a rental car and an understanding of its unique driving rules. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  2. The Road to Hāna on the windward coast of Maui, a narrow highway of curves and one-lane bridges winding through dense green rainforest.Bridge on Hana Highway · Jonathanking · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped Maui · Vol. 2 · No. 08 · August 2026 Maui: Kahului, Then a Car Arriving on Maui means a flight to Kahului, followed by an essential rental car for getting around the island. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  3. The waterfront of Varenna on the eastern shore of Lake Como, with pastel houses stacked above a small harbor and boats on the water.Varenna Italy, waterfront at sunset · Jmatazzoni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Lake Como · Vol. 2 · No. 07 · July 2026 Getting Around Lake Como by Boat Forget the narrow roads; basing in the mid-lake and using the frequent car and passenger ferries turns travel into pleasure. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 8
  4. Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona, a forested gorge with red rock walls along State Route 89A toward Flagstaff.Vibrant Fall Colors In Oak Creek Canyon · Ray Redstone · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Sedona · Vol. 2 · No. 04 · April 2026 Phoenix, Car, Shuttle to Sedona Most visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor, rent a car, and then navigate Sedona's trailheads with a mix of driving and the free city shuttle. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  5. A short airstrip running along a hillside with small aircraft parked beside it and a rocky hill at its end, with the sea beyond at duskSt-Barthelemy-Airport · Drozdp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped St. Barths · Vol. 1 · No. 12 · December 2025 St. Barth Arrival: Via St Maarten Connecting through Sint Maarten is the primary way to reach St. Barth, either by a short flight or a ferry across the water. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 8
  6. A Trans Maldivian Airways DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane is docked at a pier over turquoise water, with other seaplanes and an airport control tower in the background.TMA DHC-6 Twin Otter at Velana International Airport, May 2017 · Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped The Maldives · Vol. 1 · No. 11 · November 2025 Maldives Transfers: Seaplane Or Speedboat The journey to your Maldivian island is more than a ride; it is a key decision shaping cost and arrival plans. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  7. Bixby Creek Bridge, an open-spandrel concrete arch, spanning a steep canyon on the Big Sur coast with Highway 1 along the cliffs above the PacificDistance view of Bixby Creek Bridge (204357335) · Robin Férand · CC BY 3.0 · cropped Big Sur · Vol. 1 · No. 10 · October 2025 Big Sur: Driving Highway 1 Highway 1 between Carmel and San Simeon demands preparation; check road status, fuel up, and download maps before setting out. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  8. Three tall ships and a catamaran at anchor on calm water at sunset, with dark rocks in the foreground and a headland beyondShips in sunset, Ammoudi, Santorini, 176700 · Zde · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Santorini · Vol. 1 · No. 07 · July 2025 Santorini Arrival and Transfers Navigating Santorini in high season means understanding its ports and planning transfers up the cliff from the moment you arrive. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 11
  9. A terraced vegetable garden with wooden pergolas on a steep hillside above Ravello, with the mountains of the Amalfi Coast and a glimpse of the sea behindAmalfi Coast town of Ravello IMG 9835 · Deror_avi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped The Amalfi Coast · Vol. 1 · No. 06 · June 2025 Amalfi Coast: Getting Around by Water For a June visit to the Amalfi Coast, skip the crowded roads and embrace the ferries for travel between towns. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 9
  10. A red Rhaetian Railway train crossing the curved Landwasser Viaduct on the Albula line.Landwasserviadukt · Ikiwaner · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped St. Moritz · Vol. 1 · No. 01 · January 2025 Into Engadin Over The Pass Flying to Zurich is one way to reach St. Moritz, but the Rhaetian Railway offers a UNESCO-listed journey into the Engadin valley. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 8
  11. A gravel path lined with green benches under yellow and green autumn trees in a parkWien Belvedere Botanischer Garten Allee2 · Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Vienna · Vol. 0 · No. 12 · December 2024 Vienna Travel and Transport For Vienna's festive season, travel by train and use public transport for a smooth, affordable experience. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 11
  12. A canal with calm water reflects a lush green bank lined with palm trees, other vegetation, a small white bird, a boat, and distant buildings.Bronze-winged jacana (Metopidius indicus) · Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Kerala · Vol. 0 · No. 11 · November 2024 Kochi Arrival: Getting Around Cochin International Airport is the entry point for Kerala's classic circuit, but knowing how to travel the state's winding roads saves time. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 13
  13. Taktsang Monastery, white buildings with red roofs built against a sheer cliff face above a forested slope in BhutanTaktsang Monastery, Bhutan 05 · Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Bhutan · Vol. 0 · No. 10 · October 2024 Paro Airport Approach Flying into Bhutan means landing at Paro, a unique mountain approach that demands careful flight planning and a buffer for your connections. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 11
  14. A passenger ferry crossing the Bosphorus strait with the domes and minarets of Istanbul's old city on the far shore.Istanbul City skyline at Sunset · Husain007 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Istanbul · Vol. 0 · No. 09 · September 2024 Istanbul Airport Transfers and Transport Navigating Istanbul from the airport requires knowing the best transport options to avoid traffic and save time. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 12
  15. Three sheer parallel rock peaks rising from grey scree slopes under a clear morning sky.Drei Zinnen Tre Cime di Lavaredo Dolomites · Wolfgang Moroder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped The Dolomites · Vol. 0 · No. 08 · August 2024 Dolomites Gateways and Getting Around Choosing your arrival airport and deciding on a car are the key decisions for an August trip to the Dolomites, where popular sites restrict daytime access. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 14
  16. A white lighthouse with a black top stands on a sandy point, with people nearby, overlooking a harbour filled with boats and a town in the background.Brant Point Lighthouse · Marissa Muscillo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped Nantucket · Vol. 0 · No. 07 · July 2024 Crossing to Nantucket from Hyannis For a July visit to Nantucket, foot passengers should take a fast ferry from Hyannis and leave the car on the mainland, or fly directly to ACK. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 11
  17. The curved stone arches of the Glenfinnan Viaduct crossing a green glen under dark clouds, seen through foliageGlenfinnan Viaduct at Loch Shiel · Paul Stümke · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped The Scottish Highlands · Vol. 0 · No. 05 · May 2024 Highland Trains: The Journey North The West Highland Line and Caledonian Sleeper turn getting to the Scottish Highlands into an essential part of the adventure. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 10
  18. Rock-cut tomb facades with doorways carved into pale sandstone cliffs above a sandy valley floorPetra - 32 · Rosepal8 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Petra & Wadi Rum · Vol. 0 · No. 03 · March 2024 Jordan: Arrival and Getting Around Plan your Jordan journey north to south, flying into Amman and out of Aqaba for a coherent trip through Petra and Wadi Rum. By Julian Moss · 3 min read · p. 13
  19. A long white wall with yellow trim, a yellow clock tower, and palm trees line a road with distant buildings under a clear blue sky. An anchor is visible near the tower.Arsenal Gate of Cartagena in Spain 2016 a · Øyvind Holmstad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped Cartagena · Vol. 0 · No. 02 · February 2024 Cartagena Arrival: Getting There and Around Rafael Núñez airport sits minutes from Cartagena's old town, making it possible to walk the walls the morning you land. This column covers flights, local transport, and essential ground rules. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 8
  20. A white motorboat is docked at a wooden pier on a lake, with autumn-coloured trees and hills on the distant shore under a cloudy sky.Pier and motorboat at Inari village, Inari, Lapland, Finland,… · Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped Finnish Lapland · Vol. 0 · No. 01 · January 2024 Lapland Sleeper Train Arrival The overnight train north to Lapland saves a night's lodging and starts a winter trip better than an early flight. By Julian Moss · 2 min read · p. 12
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