On an African Safari with Tauck: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

Almost constantly on the move, Vanessa has just arrived home from a fantastic African safari with Tauck in Tanzania followed by a few days on the tropical island of Zanzibar – birthplace of Freddie Mercury. Here’s a quick overview of...

Breathing ‘Ha’ in Hawaii

If you learn one word while visiting Hawaii, make it “aloha” which translates to “al” – face-to-face and “ha” – the breath of life. Not just an all-purpose island greeting and farewell, aloha means love, friendship and responsibility – not...

Video: Mid-Century Makeover in Montreal - with a Twist - at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel

About Montreal

Montreal's marquee hotel in the heart of the city has been restored to its 50's and 60's roots in a stunning makeover that marries the sexiest elements of sleek mid-century design - with some modern interpretations that take this landmark...

Video: This Distillery Uses Alaska Glacier Water

About Skagway

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...

Sink Your Teeth Into This UNESCO Cultural Experience

About Naples

When is a pizza not just a pizza? When you're dining on a piece of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Possibly the world's most beloved comfort food, game-day dinner, kids' birthday party treat and party go-to take-out, the humble yet...

Video: The Real Name of Thailand's Capital... Isn't What You Think

About Thailand

Bangkok, right? Wrong. We've traveled to the Thai capital city many times, but this was the first time BestTrip.TV discovered the full, real name of Bangkok is... well, see for yourself. It's a mouthful! The proper name is also a very beautiful...

Video: Alaska Wildlife Encounters You Can't Miss

About Alaska

Do you ever see social media posts of magnificent wildlife photos from someone's trip to Alaska and think: This just can't be real? But it is. BestTrip.TV cruised from Vancouver to Seward (near Anchorage) on the Regent Seven Seas Mariner, hoping...

You Need This Suitcase For Your Next Trip to Wine Country

What's the only downside of finding that perfect wine abroad? Getting it home. If your dream is traveling to vineyards and stocking your cellar with those one-of-a-kind bottles you can't get from your local wine seller, this is the suitcase for...

Bermuda...a Watery Xanadu

I wouldn't call it panic…rather, intense apprehension. I had only been scuba diving once before and wasn't totally confident about my abilities or, frankly, convinced that anything without gills belonged underwater. But I was in Bermuda, a watery Xanadu situated...

A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - The Hand of Man

THE HAND OF MAN... JORDANPetraOne of the world’s most important archaeological sites, Petra, ancient capital city of the Nabateans, has survived centuries of sand and wind. By night, ride a camel down the Sikh, the narrow pathway between towering red...

A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Nature's Creations

NATURE’S CREATIONS... ECUADORGalapagos IslandsWhen Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands in 1835, he discovered that the convergence of three major oceanic currents had given rise to an incredible mix of marine, reptile, bird and animal life. Distinct ecosystems on...

Big Fun on the Bayou and Beyond

As wonderful as New Orleans is, there’s far more to Louisiana. From the tranquility of the nearby Northshore to the Cajun rhythms of Houma’s downhome musical welcome, this is the deep, wonderful south at its best. Cajun Jumpin’ and Jivin’...