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Get a Glimpse of Real New Zealand in the Fantasy World of the New Lord of the Rings Series
Fantasy fans are heading back to Middle-earth with the release of the highly-anticipated TV series ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’ Which means New Zealand’s real-life fantastical landscapes are taking center stage as the backdrop for the epic new series. Of course, this isn’t the first time that film-makers have found that the...
Read More »7 Festivals and Events that Make Hawaii Irresistible This Fall
You may think of Hawaii as a Pacific paradise. But there’s so much more than mind-boggling sunsets over endless beaches, tropical breezes and scents, hula and ukeleles, surfing and luaus, poke and shave ice. The fall months bring some of Hawaii’s most beloved events and festivals that add new focus and memories to a trip to the islands,...
Read More »Your New Holiday Tradition: A CARIBBEAN CRUISE
Spending the Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones has a whole different spin when it involves feasting on flavorful Caribbean cuisine and sunbathing on the beaches of Tortola and St. Kitts. Feel the Christmas spirit of Cartagena followed by an unforgettable scenic voyage on the Panama Canal before island-hopping in the Caribbean. With several sailings available...
Read More »Four of Puerto Rico’s Best Kept Secrets
Dare to embrace the Boricua call for adventure!
Read More »New Beyond Blueprints Tours: Insider Architecture Excursions Across Europe
Go behind the scenes for an incredible look at two of Helsinki’s most avant-garde buildings, gain insight into the architect’s unique vision in designing Bordeaux’s groundbreaking cultural center or join an architectural historian for a one-of-a-kind tour of Italy’s first national museum for contemporary art. These are just a few of the fascinating experiences that await...
Read More »Getting 'Salty' in Anguilla
“Water, water, everywhere, but not any drop to drink.” Being surrounded by seawater takes on new meaning in the British Caribbean island of Anguilla, where locals are rediscovering the luxury destination’s ‘salty’ history. Anguilla’s only 16 miles long and 3 miles at its widest; a slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, ringed with 33...
Read More »Regent Seven Seas Cruises' New Shore Excursions Immerse You in Ecology, Design
Calling all design lovers and eco-wanderers! Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched two new shore excursion concepts. “Behind the Design” and “Eco-Connect” shore excursions roll out beginning in 2022, and give guests new ways to explore destinations and landmarks from unique perspectives that are right up your alley. The new shore excursions join...
Read More »Castles and Coastlines, The Berlin Wall and 'Baths:' Four Incredible Cycling Routes in Germany
Health- and eco-conscious, Germans have embraced bicycles for getting around urban centers every day, and on leisure time in the countryside. Visitors can take a cue from the locals and explore the country on two wheels, too. Germany has a strong cycling infrastructure, including rental, repair and other services catering to cyclists, plus a vast, nation-wide...
Read More »The Spectacular Luxury Lodge that's Breaking New Ground in Sustainable Community Building
In this BestTrip TV video, Lynn Elmhirst visits the famous Fogo Island Inn, on a remote fishing island in the North Atlantic off the shore of Newfoundland. Not only is the Inn rated one of the top luxury lodges in the world, with award-winning and breathtaking architecture and design that still reflects the culture and craftsmanship...
Read More »Caprese Tart Recipe
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,...
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