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2 Helicopters - And a Submarine! Video Tour of this New, Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship
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2 Helicopters - And a Submarine! Video Tour of this New, Luxury Expedition Cruise Ship

There are more ways to explore the earth than overseas and overland. And the new Scenic Eclipse takes you there. With...

Video: Meet a Cowboy... in France
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Video: Meet a Cowboy... in France

Cowboys. Wild white horses. Wild black bulls. And pink flamingos.Hard to imagine any place on earth where you'll find all of...

Finding Wellness in the Waters of Jamaica
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Finding Wellness in the Waters of Jamaica

You probably already know that Jamaica is famous for its beaches.  And you may even have already come back relaxed...

World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do
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World Gorilla Day: 3 Things a Travel and Animal Lover Can Do

The world’s largest primates have their own day, September 24th. Gorillas are larger on average than humans and maybe that’s...

The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films
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The Real Downton Abbey and 3 Other Majestic English Manor Houses That Star in Films

If the Downton Abbey movie and TV series has you fantasizing about life in the elegant and storied surroundings of...

How This Cruise is Breaking a World Record
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How This Cruise is Breaking a World Record

245 days. 6 continents. 51 countries. 111 ports. Imagine spending August 2019 until May 2020 on a cruise circumnavigating the world. This...

3 Hurricane-Free Caribbean Islands
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3 Hurricane-Free Caribbean Islands

Recent, extreme hurricanes have devastated favorite Caribbean island communities.For travel, the impact of more extreme hurricanes is double. It can take...

This Hotel Serves a Cocktail Made with Gold
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This Hotel Serves a Cocktail Made with Gold

If you haven't been to Montreal recently, the Golden Square Cocktail at Montreal's new Four Seasons Hotel (VIDEO ABOVE) is...

Where's the Best Place to Spend a Day at Sea on the Seabourn Ovation?
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Where's the Best Place to Spend a Day at Sea on the Seabourn Ovation?

Everyone who sails on Seabourn finds their favorite niches and idyllic space on board. We compare notes with each other and...

You Can Take a Dip at the Edge of the World's Largest Falls
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You Can Take a Dip at the Edge of the World's Largest Falls

Daredevils and adventure-seekers can't resist! People really do take a dip in the natural pool at the top of this...

These 3 Latin American Cities Turn 500 This Year
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These 3 Latin American Cities Turn 500 This Year

In 14 hundred and 92, Columbus sailed the ocean blue (as the rhyme we learned in school goes), and unwittingly...

Flying High to Your Next Cruise with Seabourn Private Air To and From Cruise Ports World-Wide
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Flying High to Your Next Cruise with Seabourn Private Air To and From Cruise Ports World-Wide

It's hard to imagine what luxury could possibly improve on a Seabourn cruise, where they've perfected ultra-luxury service that anticipates...

G Adventures Introduces New Yacht Custom-Built for Galapagos Exploration
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G Adventures Introduces New Yacht Custom-Built for Galapagos Exploration

The new Reina Silvia Voyager is the tour company's 6th yacht, designed for immersive touring of the Galápagos. The 103-foot, high-end...

This Italian Wine Region is Now a UNESCO Site
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This Italian Wine Region is Now a UNESCO Site

Pop the cork on the bubbles! If you're a fan of sparkling wine, you are likely already familiar – and in...

The Return of a Legend: Singapore's Raffles Hotel Re-opens
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The Return of a Legend: Singapore's Raffles Hotel Re-opens

It's one of a handful of heritage hotels around the world that define a destination. The storied Raffles hotel is...

6 Year-Round Festivals That Give You a Reason to Celebrate in Barbados
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6 Year-Round Festivals That Give You a Reason to Celebrate in Barbados

After winning the NBA championship, legend Kawhi Leonard toasted his huge win with a trip to Barbados. But you don't...

Where Every Gaming Teen Wants to Travel This Summer
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Where Every Gaming Teen Wants to Travel This Summer

If your family has a teen who spends time immersed in electronic games, take heart! We've discovered the perfect summer...

Video: The Only Place in the World with 3 Real Viking Ships
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Video: The Only Place in the World with 3 Real Viking Ships

It's the best place in the world to discover your inner Viking! Scandinavia's seagoing warriors have re-captured the world's imagination. But...

This Hotel is Baking Space History
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This Hotel is Baking Space History

In the year of the 50th anniversary of America's epic moon landing, new space history is being made. The first...

How to Stay Cyber Safe with a VPN when you Travel
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How to Stay Cyber Safe with a VPN when you Travel

Cyber security is on everyone's minds these days, and travelers in particular can be vulnerable when they are on public...

What You Need to Know to Hike or Bike Europe's Most Famous Pilgrimage Trail
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What You Need to Know to Hike or Bike Europe's Most Famous Pilgrimage Trail

It's been a physical test of spirituality since the Middle Ages.  And more recently, Christian pilgrims have been joined by...

This European Wine Festival Only Happens 4 Times a Century  - And It's This Summer
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This European Wine Festival Only Happens 4 Times a Century - And It's This Summer

For oenophiles (and everyday wine lovers like you and me), it's a once in a generation opportunity to celebrate the...

Video: Sir Richard Branson Explains How He Does Cruising
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Video: Sir Richard Branson Explains How He Does Cruising

The whole cruise travel world is watching as flamboyant entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson launches 'rebellious luxe' Virgin Voyages.BestTrip was there...

Put America's Oldest Cities On Your Travel Bucket List
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Put America's Oldest Cities On Your Travel Bucket List

You don't have to be a history buff to make a point of visiting the oldest cities in the U.S.Since...

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