A New, Underwater "Ocean Highway" for Galapagos

Posted on 02/24/2022 in Galapagos Islands

At 2021’s Climate summit in Glasgow, something pretty extraordinary for one of the natural world’s greatest treasures happened. Neighboring countries Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama got together and agreed to create an ‘ocean highway’ to allow threatened marine species in and around the richly and uniquely biodiverse Galapagos Islands to safely travel to the territories they need to survive....

Masking Up for Fun: the World's Top Carnivals

Posted on 02/24/2022 in

“Carnival” and “Mardi Gras” evoke some of the world’s most legendary, annual, pre-Easter parties. The two events are related, with a shared origin and even some of the same cultural traditions.

Carnival is a whole season, but Mardi Gras is one special day. They are celebrated in countries with strong, historic Catholic traditions.

The calendar tells all. Pre-Easter, devout Catholics observe Lent, a time...

Where in the World to Drink Ice Wine

Posted on 01/27/2022 in

Don’t let winter stop you from enjoying a wine harvest season! There are two ways - and many places - to celebrate a wine harvest in the New Year.

You could travel to the southern hemisphere, where standard vineyard harvests take place during the northern hemisphere’s spring.

Or you can embrace winter – and the one, very special wine it...

Why Taking an Alaska Cruise is 'For the Birds'

Posted on 01/27/2022 in Alaska

Bears and whales and other marine mammals are high on everyone’s list for wildlife sightings in Alaska. But we think any trip to America’s Last Frontier is, well, ‘for the birds.’

With more coastline than the rest of the United States combined, as well as parks bigger than some countries, Alaska’s natural treasures include abundant populations of some of the...

Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with this Cruise Ship Classic

Posted on 01/27/2022 in

We often sing the praises of the inventive, entertaining, and sometimes, celebrity-chef driven specialty restaurants on cruise ships. But some of the best culinary experiences cruising are in the main dining room, where talented chefs craft classic, favorite dishes, presented with a sense of ceremony that make dining at sea a true occasion.

Take National Chocolate Cake Day. January 27 highlights...

Sun, Sand, and a Side of History: 7 Historic Sites You Must Visit in the Caribbean

Posted on 01/27/2022 in Caribbean

If you love sun and sand… with a side of history, here are seven Caribbean islands whose history lives on today through preserved and protected UNESCO World Heritage historic sites.

Which history-rich destinations top your list for an upcoming beach holiday with a twist?

ANTIGUA: “Nelson’s Dockyard”

Known for its famous inhabitant, British Admiral Lord Nelson, who lived in Antigua’s Royal Navy...

Hike Europe's Most Famous Ancient Trail During This Jubilee Year

Posted on 01/13/2022 in Spain

Only once or maybe twice a decade, the Camino de Santiago becomes an even more remarkable hiking journey through Spain.

Pilgrims and tourists have been hiking the “Way of St. James,” as it translates, since the 9^th century. It’s a 500-mile (800 km) route across northern Spain to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, the spiritual home of...

6 Exciting Hotel Openings in Cities You'll Want to Travel to in 2022

Posted on 01/13/2022 in Paris

These newly-opened hotels aren't just a home-away-from-home, they're gateways to a city's sites, local urban culture, cuisine, and social scene. Start planning your next city adventure today!

New York, New York

Hotel: Park Lane Hotel, Preferred Hotels & Resorts

What Makes it Special:

This classic, 47-story NYC Central Park South hotel has been re-imagined and re-opened as a sophisticated, playful, and inclusive hotel...

Better Sleep is the Travel Trend We Need Right Now

Posted on 01/13/2022 in

Is your New Year’s resolution to get more rest – and travel more? The good news is that there are travel experiences that let you do both.

Lynn Elmhirst, Producer and Host of BestTrip TV, runs down a few of her favorites.

Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland – Sleep Retreat

The breathtaking Fogo...

The Good Travel News We All Need at the End of 2021: Elephants Return to Conservation Area and Eco-lodge in Cambodia

Posted on 12/30/2021 in Cambodia

Anantara, the luxury hospitality company that connects travellers to the indigenous, grounds guests in authentic luxury, with over 40 hotels and resorts located in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, has had success this year hosting other types of guests – the pachyderm kind.

The company’s charitable foundation,

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