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Reasons Why Guided Travel is a Great Way to See The World

Let’s face it: guided travel has a bit of a stigma attached to it. Does it make you think of large groups of people, being herded from one tourist attraction to the next, just barely skimming the cultural surface of their destination? Or rigid itineraries with no room to wander off on your own and get...

Rocky Mountaineer's newest rail route, Rockies to the Red Rock, showcases the breathtaking views of the southwest United States. This epic two-day route travels between Moab, Utah and Denver, Colorado, with the option to start the journey in either destination. Traveling east or west, you will pass stunning lush mountain vistas, beautiful plains, and striking desert scenery...

Often featuring gorgeous and sometimes remote destinations, adventure travel is so much more than adrenaline-pumping physical challenges, daredevil thrills, and I-dare-you-to-eat-that moments. Deep-fried scorpions anyone? For a more tangible definition of “adventure travel,” the Adventure Travel Trade Association (an organization established in 1990 for the development of the adventure travel industry) defines adventure travel as having three...

In the summer when tomatoes are in season, I love this tart for a late brunch. If you can find nice roma tomatoes, this is an excellent go-to tart in which the tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes. I had my first Caprese salad in Amalfi, and I will never forget the combination of the creamy mozzarella,...

Travellers who book by August 31, 2022 receive an exclusive saving of up to C$250 per couple. Write your own story at the world’s great crossroads, starting in Istanbul on Goway’s Classic Türkiye. Goway Travel invites you to experience the best of Türkiye (Turkey) over ten days. Witness to the rise and fall of empires, this incredible country...

No matter the adventure you’re after, you’ll find it in the Americas. Classic road trips of iconic U.S. national parks. Beach-time and zip-lines in Costa Rica. Snorkelling and sea turtles in the Galápagos. What’s not to love? North, Central and South America are filled with every kind of adventure under the sun and the only thing...

There’s no denying that travel certainly looks a lot different today than it did a couple years ago. In fact, pent-up demand has fueled a travel renaissance as people ache to go exploring once more. From ocean and river cruises to hotels and resorts, even rail journeys, luxury travel is bouncing back, finding new ways to...

When designing the Premium guest experience, we dreamed of what the ideal combination of comfort, value and guest service could look like. By looking beyond what’s expected, we arrived at the answer: WestJet Premium. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what air travel can be.WestJet Vacations can upgrade your vacation experience an exceptional way to...

Two Rivers, One Unforgettable ExperienceMuch like the sailors who were drawn to the beauty of the folklore siren Lorelei, travelers find the powerful allure of the Rhine River and its breathtaking tributary, the Moselle, hard to resist. With so many grand cities, charming villages and breathtaking landscapes stretching along their banks, the best way to experience...

The heart wants what it wants — and for many travellers that’s the chance to fall in love whether it be with your travelling companion, your chosen destination, or the charming people you meet along the way. Facing new challenges together builds greater connections and travel is basically a string of fresh hurdles in a beautiful...

Full disclosure – I have been touting the benefits of working with travel advisors for the past 20 years – their advice, hands-on support, expertise and travel perks. You might think I’m a bit jaded, but my recent travel experience only solidifies the point.On my return from a cruise conference in Fort Lauderdale I awoke Saturday...

Follow a culture trail to New Zealand's best art experiences Visitors on the art and culture trail in New Zealand should prepare for the unexpected, along with intriguing insights into a country and its people. Art comes in many shapes and forms and can be a deep insight into a country and its people, and the...

If the last couple years have taught us anything, it’s that sharing quality time with loved ones is the most important thing in our lives. Material objects aren’t as important as they once were, nor the nose-to-the-grindstone, 9-to5 to acquire them. Today, it’s about better time management, richer life experiences, and keeping our loved ones close...

As avid travelers, we find there are few things in life as exciting as a memorable travel experience – particularly one that exceeds all expectations. And while we’ve traveled to more places around the globe than we could have ever dreamed of, we do find ourselves being drawn back to Europe year after year. As one of...

Dreaming of an Australia vacation? The original land Downunder has reopened to international tourism for the first time since the Australian border closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. For those who’d been forced to put their Australia vacation plans on hold, now’s the time to explore its ancient indigenous culture, catch a...

Hello globetrotters! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a cruise? Perhaps you already have salt water in your blood having sailed a dozen or more times? Either way, cruising remains one of the most invigorating and inspiring ways to travel the globe and experience unfamiliar cultures that are vastly different than...

There's something about cruising Alaska that fills travelers with awe and exhilaration. Perhaps it is sailing past expansive glaciers glistening in the sunlight. Maybe it's witnessing The Last Frontier's dramatic terrain that transforms from wildflower-studded fields to immense old-growth forests that bow before snowcapped mountains stretching up toward the glow of the Northern Lights, all from the deck...

A NEW KIND OF LUXURY New Luxury is our simplified approach to travel, emphasizing culinary exploration, holistic wellness, cultural discovery and elevated design – concepts that allow your customers to become more open, more curious, and more fulfilled by their precious vacation days. This is a new kind of luxury only available on Celebrity Cruises.DRINKS, TIPS...

The thought of packing a bag to explore parts of Europe for the summer sparks joy in just about every traveller’s heart. Whether you want to hike Alpine meadows, taste seasonal Italian dishes or get your resting heart rate to a happy place, we’ve got European tours to match your interests.Relax your mind and bodySail away!...

Nile cruises are specifically designed to offer the very best of Egypt and surrounding Mediterranean ports. You can indulge in tantalizing Egyptian cuisine that has relatively remained unchanged for centuries with only minor enhancements. An enchanting land of marvels, myths, and wonders, old and new, Egypt is an extraordinary destination no modern-day explorer will want to...

She’s dazzling. She’s glitzy. She’s a little campy and always over-the-top. She’s Las Vegas baby! And there’s nowhere else on Earth quite like her.Though this fun-loving, everything goes escape has certainly expanded beyond its “what happens here stays here” reputation, it still retains its hedonistic charm, especially when it comes to food and exquisite service. From...

New luxury cruise line Explora Journeys combines centuries-old seafaring experience with superlative European refinement to introduce a bold new vision for luxury ocean travel. This is a story that starts in 1940s Sorrento with a Neapolitan ferry captain, Gianluigi Aponte, who, together with the Swiss sweetheart he met when she was a passenger on one of his...

G Adventures Marine tours connect travellers to the world’s greatest aquatic destinations aboard small, intimate catamarans, yachts, and their G Expedition ship. Each tour has been carefully designed to deliver unparalleled access to out-of-the-way ports and islands, and to foster meaningful connections with local people and cultures in away you just don’t get from...

They say good things come to those who wait. If it feels like you’ve been waiting forever to enjoy a romantic getaway to the world’s best honeymoon destination, your time has arrived. The Islands of Tahiti are preparing their warm, South Pacific welcome for travellers craving a little luxury and indulgence. ‘The World’s Best Honeymoon Destination’ isn’t...

With the holiday season upon us, there is no better way to share it with family and friends than on a getaway packed with wonder and fun in the sun-soaked Caribbean. Celebrate in style on board one of Celebrity Cruises award-winning ships and relax knowing that the unrivaled service provided Captain and crew will ensure that...

G Adventures is an award winning adventure travel company offering the widest selection of affordable small group tours, safaris, and expeditions to more than 100 countries across seven continents. Our small group tours help you share yourself with the world. Yes, you. Because if you’re looking to travel, you’re the kind of person who’s open to...

The great news is that much of the world has already successfully reopened to international travel and more destinations are welcoming back visitors every day. Sure, masking-up aboard flights is likely to be around for a little while. But on the other hand, all the technology and protocols that cruise lines, hotels, resorts, tour companies, and...

The world’s first-ever UNESCO Trail has been created to bring together some of Scotland’s most iconic sites.13 diverse sites with natural and cultural significance, including World Heritage Sites, Biospheres, Global Geoparks and Creative Cities now form a dedicated digital trail. Visit Scotland hopes the new UNESCO Trail will inspire visitors to experience the country’s distinctive heritage,...

The Hawaiian Islands may draw you to their other-worldly tropical beauty, South-Pacific culture and warm welcome, legendary beaches and seaside lifestyle.But the most memorable trip to Hawaii may be the one that gives back.The Malama Hawaii Program connects visitors to activities that make a difference to the islands’ land, ocean, wildlife, forests, fishponds, and communities. Malama...

Seeing is Believing: Health Protocols are No Barrier to Enjoying a European River Cruise

If a picture speaks a thousand words, then a video is running commentary. That's why we wanted to share with you exactly what the health protocols on board an Avalon Waterways river cruise in France are in the Fall of 2021.We know some people have already begun traveling again - but others are still hesitant. Maybe...

Best Reasons to Travel to Europe's Christmas Markets this Year

If you’re like most of us, your holiday season last year fell a little bit short on the fa-la-la’s. This year, it’s not too late to double down on , and make up for lost time with 'peak Christmas' at the Christmas markets of Europe.Lynn Elmhirst, producer and host of BestTrip TV, shares this video with some...

Edvard Munch’s 'The Scream' is one of the most famously eery pieces of art in history, and it continues to disturb admirers today. Now, MUNCH, a new museum and landmark architectural masterpiece on Oslo’s waterfront, has opened, with the world’s largest collection of works by the famed Norwegian artist. That includes several versions of Munch’s iconic...

Over 200 years ago, a trail-blazing female author penned the novel that brought one of the first tales of the horror genre to life. This year, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein opened to commemorate the life of the novelist and her legendary, terrorizing creature.In 1816, at just 19 years old, Mary Shelley wrote much of her...

The days are getting shorter, the skies are getting duller, and the temperature’s dropping. That’s our cue to start thinking about a beach vacation.Many people are deciding to 'splash out' on their next vacations and really treat themselves to the very best version of their dream trip. That’s where your trusted travel advisor can really add value...

Come experience authentic and immersive adventures as we explore the most spectacular areas on the planet, going beyond the usual highlights and iconic cities to remote communities and hidden vistas that few get to see.As the world leader in expedition travel, Hurtigruten Expeditions can take you to over 250 destinations across more than 30 countries, includingAlaskaAntarcticaThe...

Every Alaska cruisetour includes the state's top two attractions — pristine Glacier Bay National Park and picturesque Denali National Park. On land, you’ll stay at exclusive Princess Wilderness Lodges near legendary national parks and most Alaska cruisetour itineraries include exclusive Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail service that shows off places that can’t be accessed by road.Four types of...

If travel is your passion, and pent up demand from the last two years has you yearning for that journey of a lifetime, Oceania Cruises has your ticket for unparalleled exploration. Oceania’s new 2023 Europe & North America Collection offers a bounty of unique celestial cruises, including 18 immersive voyages on board the new ship Vista,...

Trade your to-do list for a to-discover list with three Royal Amplified cruise ships. Our quick getaways are bar-raising adventures designed to change the way you weekend. Whether you’re into action-packed thrills or beachside chill, you’re just one click away from a powered-up adventure to remember. INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS®This is a firm “no” to FOMO. Independence...

This small French Caribbean island is known as the Isle of Flowers, the Rum Capital of the World, and now, its land mass, along with the marine zone around it, has become an over 12-million acre globally recognized eco-reserve. Martinique has been inducted into UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program, so now over 5% of the Earth’s...

Austria’s capital city is famous as a cradle of classical music and high culture, for its skyline shaped by Hapsburg palaces, the Opera House and city symbol Giant Ferris Wheel, for tastes and experiences like chocolate/apricot Sacher Torte and coffee house culture, and even the renowned, high-performing and high-stepping, gleaming white Lipizzaner horses. You may have been...

This holiday season will be the brightest ever in the most popular tourist attraction in Canada – and one that conveniently spans the border with the U.S. - just as the land border between the neighboring countries is set to be open in both directions. Beginning in mid-November and running 101 nights all the way to...

This small French Caribbean island is known as the Isle of Flowers, the Rum Capital of the World, and now, its land mass, along with the marine zone around it, has become an over 12-million acre globally-recognized eco reserve.Martinique has been inducted into UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program, so now over 5% of the Earth’s landmass...

Slow-moving, sweet-faced and gentle sloths have taken the world by storm, becoming one of the most beloved creatures in popular culture in the last few years. Formerly a synonym for laziness, sloths have become cultural darlings, with their famously adorable countenances that always seem to be smiling sweetly, 270-degree, slow head rotations, ability to hold their breath...

THE WORLD’S NEWEST WONDERThe ship class that redefined cruising just got bolder. The biggest ship in the world, Wonder of the SeasSM brings even bigger adventures to the award-winning Oasis Class and sails to postcard-perfect Caribbean shores starting March 2022 — before kicking off the most epic Europe season ever in May 2022. BIG TIME PLAYTIMEAt the...

The One-of-a-Kind Festival that Lights Up Montreal This Fall

Montreal is a year-round global capital of celebration. The world’s second-largest French-speaking city (after only Paris) is famous for its cosmopolitan flair, cuisine, fashion, as a UNESCO City of Design, the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil - and a full calendar of top-shelf festivals that wrap the city in energy anytime you visit. A famously active...

River Cruising 'French Immersion'

The secret about river cruising was out, even before the pandemic. Like all cruise travel, it's the ‘easy button’ way to ‘sample’ multiple destinations and get an overview of a region. You unpack once, really settling in to your ship environment like a home away from home in a floating boutique hotel that winds its way...

It’s Oktoberfest time again. The festival traditionally held annually in Bavaria’s capital of Munich, with similar events throughout the entire region, is one of the world’s most epic celebrations. Name notwithstanding, Oktoberfest actually runs for just over two weeks from mid-late September to the first Sunday in October. It’s been cancelled again in 2021, but that gives...

Exclusive! Behind the Scenes Video from the New James Bond Movie in Jamaica

To celebrate the release of the long-awaited new James Bond film, No Time to Die, the Jamaica Tourist Board is releasing some exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage. It showcases cast and crew from the movie, as well as some of the locations shot in Jamaica. The country has been part of the Bond legacy from the very beginning. Author...

Goway’s Surprising South AfricaIn the travel world, South Africa is known as the “world in one country,” which is an elegant way of saying that it has a starting geographic diversity within its borders. It is famous for its natural wonders in the northeast, where Kruger National Park promises safari game drives with sightings of the...

So much more than a suite There’s a revolution of sorts brewing in the cruise industry, courtesy of The Retreat, Celebrity Cruises’ newest, all-inclusive suite experience. We all want the best value for our money and that’s why many experienced travelers opt to stay in a suite versus a standard room or cabin when booking a...

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