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The Hotel Chain Carrying on 75 Years of Pan Am Style

Hotels

It was three-quarters of a century ago when the founder of uber-chic, trend-setting icon of mid-century jet-setting Pan Am decided to launch a hotel chain to bring its super style...

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Check Out These Resort Openings - You Can Still Plan a Tropical Escape this Winter

Sea & Sand Caribbean

Wave goodbye to the winter blues on your way to one of these newly-opened resorts, from adults-only escapes to family-friendly and multi-generational beach vacations.This may be the year to try...

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Take Flight in a Microlight Aircraft above Africa’s Victoria Falls

Adventure

It’s one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the world’s largest waterfall. Africa’s Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river on the border between...

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Getting 'Salty' in Anguilla

Culture & History

“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...

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The Spectacular Luxury Lodge that's Breaking New Ground in Sustainable Community Building

Hotels Newfoundland and Labrador

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...

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New Ways to Celebrate the Start of Summer at the "World's Most Photogenic Beach"

Sea & Sand North Miami Beach, Florida

A recent survey of the most popular hashtags in travel photo posts in social media wasn’t a scientific study. But it did generate a clear winner of the title “World’s...

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The Most Expensive Airline Ticket in History Breaks New Ground for Travel

Transportation Spain

A Spanish airline has become the first carrier to have a plane ticket ‘minted’ on the blockchain. When that first ‘NFTicket’ was auctioned off, it broke a record for the...

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British Airways Celebrates 100 Years in the Skies - And You Might Not Believe How

Transportation United Kingdom

Can you believe there's been a whole century of commercial airline flight? We all know about the Wright brothers' historic flight in 1903, and in a little more than a century...

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The Spectacular Luxury Lodge that's Breaking New Ground in Sustainable Community Building

Hotels Newfoundland and Labrador

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...

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VIDEO: Incredible! Helicopter Quest for Emperor Penguins on the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica

Adventure Antarctica

The Scenic Eclipse ultra-luxury expedition ship is equipped with not one – but two, 6-seat helicopters – and they were the key to a life-changing excursion during our cruise in...

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Can’t-Miss Events this Fall that Celebrate Celestial Wonders

Local Events

What’s the fastest-disappearing natural phenomenon? Dark skies. As cities expand, the night skies are flooded with light, dimming our views of the complex, mystical wonders of the heavens that inspired...

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Michelin Stars to Ocean Shores: The New Hong Kong Hotels You Need on Your Radar

Hotels

While travel was closed, Hong Kong’s hoteliers kept building. When you travel to the dynamic city today, you’ll discover a whole slate of new hotels that have added to its...

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Avant-Garde Design and Luxury Lifestyle at the New St. Regis Resort in Exclusive Riviera Maya Enclave

Hotels Riviera Maya, Mexico

A new, ultra-luxury resort brings St. Regis glamor and hospitality to a new, exclusive development at a 600+acre nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site on one of Mexico's most...

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Four Seasons Opens Resort on 3000-acre Pacific Seaside Nature Reserve in Mexico

Hotels

 The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo recently opened in one of the most unique and rare locations: along a pristine, 6-mile stretch of coastline, part of a 3000-acre nature reserve on...

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Sailing Into Beautiful St. Barths

Luxury Saint Barthélemy

In a world of over-exposure, St. Barthelemy retains its luxe mystique as one of the most exclusive, most chic islands in the Caribbean. Off the beaten track, and with French flair,...

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Belmond Debuting New 'Barge' for Luxury Micro-Cruises in Champagne, France

Luxury Champagne, France

This may be the smallest type of cruise possible. Luxury travel company Belmond is building another mini-river cruise ship. This one will sail just 6 guests through the legendary Champagne...

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Getting 'Salty' in Anguilla

Culture & History

“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...

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Be Among the First to Try These 4 New Luxury Resorts on Your Next Mexico Beach Vacation

Sea & Sand Mexico

Mexico has some of the best beach destinations on the continent, and four new - or completely renewed - luxury resorts may inspire you to treat yourself to being one of...

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises' New Shore Excursions Immerse You in Ecology, Design

River or Ocean Cruises

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...

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You’ll Love This New Generation of Private Island Resorts

Sea & Sand

There’s a new generation of private islands. One that creates an environment for guests to vacation their way to becoming their best selves. Scratch any impressions you have of private islands...

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There's More to Peru than Machu Picchu

Culture & History Peru

Peru's overwhelming claim to fame is the mystique and majesty of the ancient remains at Machu Picchu - deservedly named recently the 'South America's Leading Tourist Attraction.” But there's more...

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'Fungi Fest' in the British Virgin Islands: It's Not About Mushrooms!

Culture & History Tortola Island, Virgin Islands (British)

If you've never been to the British Virgin Islands, you might think their 'Fungi Fest' is a culinary event featuring mushrooms. Fungi (foon-gee) is actually the traditional folk music of...

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This Resort Has Built an Observatory to Tour Hawaii's Ancestral Night Skies

Outdoor Activities Hawaii

Ancient Hawaiian culture meets the astro-tourism trend in this new experience in Lana’i. If you are one of the many people who’ve found a new fascination with the night skies, the...

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Top Souvenirs from a Trip to England

Shopping Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2022 is a great year to be an anglophile! Queen Elizabeth II’s history-making Platinum Jubilee, marking her remarkable 70 years of service, plus a new Downton Abbey film, have brought...

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