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What Happens to Worn-Out Hotel Sheets? A Good News Story

Posted on 04/10/2018 in Anywhere

How many times can your hotel sheets be slept in once, then washed, and slept in again before they're too worn to use one more time?

We don't know.

But we do know that there's now a better end story for used sheets than landfill or being tied together to form an escape route out the back window in a romantic...


Video: Meet the Cobbler Hand-Crafting Italian Sandals on the Silver Muse

Posted on 03/05/2018 in Anywhere

There's a tinkling, tap-tap-tap coming from the pool deck of the Silver Muse. It's being made by a hammer against a tiny shoe nail in the hands of an Italian cobbler. Before your eyes, he custom-makes Italian leather sandals for another fortunate guest.

One of the hallmarks of a Silversea cruise is the exceptional level of service. It's personified in the...


Video: 8 Restaurants You Won't Want to Miss On This Luxury Silversea Cruise

Posted on 02/22/2018 in Anywhere
Silversea's 'Celebrity' Culinary PartnershipBy: Lynn Elmhirst, Producer/ Host BestTrip.TV
These days, celebrity chefs and cruise lines sail hand in hand. Silversea's interpretation of luxury cruising is an understated elegance where service and attention to detail are primary.
The Silver Muse at anchor in Paraty, Brazil (Photo: BestTrip.TV)
So it's no surprise that Silversea's culinary partnership is not with a famous chef...

5 Reasons To Love Your Suite Butler on a Silversea Cruise

Posted on 02/13/2018 in Anywhere

If you've never sailed on Silversea Cruises before, you might not realize something very special you will come to love: your Silversea Butler.

This is the only cruise line that provides its famous Butler service in every suite on the ship, where the staff-to-guest ratio is nearly one to one.  If you're trying to picture how that level of service –...


Video: Silversea's Exclusive Carnaval Experience in Rio

Posted on 02/07/2018 in Rio de Janeiro

Rio's annual pre-Lent extravaganza, Carnaval is the highlight of Rio's – and the party world's – calendar. It runs every year in the 5 days leading up to Ash Wednesday, culminating on Mardi Gras.  But not everyone can make it to the throbbing excitement of Carnaval in that short window.  

If you missed what many consider the sexiest party on...



Video: Crab Feast in Alaska

Posted on 01/03/2018 in Alaska

Some of the best food travel experiences don't involve white linen or Michelin stars.  A crab feast in Alaska that starts with a boat ride to collect crab pots is one of the most fresh, pure-tasting... and fun dining experiences you'll have anywhwere in the world.

Prepare to get dripping in butter and crab juice in this fun BestTrip.TV video!

Start your...


Video: This Distillery Uses Alaska Glacier Water

Posted on 12/12/2017 in Alaska

And local fireweed and spruce tips for truly local spirits and craft cocktails.

BestTrip.TV was in port in Skagway, Alaska on our Regent Seven Seas cruise and naturally, we checked out the famous local saloon recommended by Regent's shore expert.  We are always on the hunt for 'local', and there on the bar menu:  cocktails made using local, small-batch...


Video: A Day in the Life of a Butler on a Regent Luxury Cruise

Posted on 11/05/2017 in Caribbean

There's everyday luxury on Regent Seven Seas Cruises: where your airfare, transfers, on board wine and spirits, tips, specialty dining and even shore excursions and wifi are all included in a relaxed country club atmosphere on beautiful mid-sized ships. 

Then there's another level of all-inclusive luxury on Regent: the butler suites.

BestTrip.TV got a behind-the-scenes experience of Regent's most spectacular...


Travel like a Rock Star: W Hotels' Sound Suites

Posted on 10/12/2017 in Anywhere

You know it's something you've always wanted to say: "I'm with the band".

You and your friends may have never realized your high school dream to be famous recording artists. But it's not just actual rock stars, indie bands and electronic music creators who can have the ultimate 'destination recording experience'.

W Hotels' Sound Suites allow anyone to go on vacation, and...