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New "Magical Kenya" Experiences Give Visitors Insider Access to Authentic Africa

Awesome Travel Stuff Kenya

 Kenya may already be on your travel bucket list for a once-in-a-lifetime epic wildlife safari through its sweeping African landscapes. But visitors can now easily connect to its culture and...

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New "Magical Kenya" Experiences Give Visitors Insider Access to Authentic Africa

Awesome Travel Stuff Kenya

 Kenya may already be on your travel bucket list for a once-in-a-lifetime epic wildlife safari through its sweeping African landscapes. But visitors can now easily connect to its culture and...

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The Safest Countries for Solo Women Travelers - Plus Other Top Tips

River or Ocean Cruises

Never before have more women been traveling solo! Singletons of all ages and stages in life: never-been-married, divorced, widowed… all kinds of women are deciding not to wait to be...

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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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The Caribbean Island Named #1 for Both Honeymoons - and Adventure!

Sea & Sand Saint Lucia

Like its famous Twin Pitons, Saint Lucia’s been recognized as having two-pronged top appeal for visitors to this Windward Island in the West Indies. Recently, Saint Lucia was recognized for...

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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...

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Get Refreshed at the Most Fabulous Fountains in Europe this Summer

Rest & Relaxation France

Imagine your ideal European summer escape. Chances are, one of the sounds you hear is the splashing water of a fountain in the town square on a lazy afternoon. From...

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How to Stay Cyber Safe with a VPN when you Travel

Before your trip

Cyber security is on everyone's minds these days, and travelers in particular can be vulnerable when they are on public wifi networks.Even in your own hometown, every time you login...

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Happy 4th of July and Canada Day! Celebrating Neighbors and Staycations

Awesome Travel Stuff North America

If you've ever taken a cruise or traveled to Alaska, you may recognize this place. From sea level in Skagway, Alaska, the White Pass & Yukon railway climbs an incredible 3000...

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What Does a $500 Million Cruise Ship Reno Look Like?

River or Ocean Cruises

When you're investing half a BILLION dollars in a fleet-wide renovation, you're entitled to call it a 'Revolution'. Celebrity Cruises is undergoing a transformation.You may have already heard about their two...

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The Very First National Park Turns 150

Outdoor Activities

 It’s not just the first national park in the U.S. It’s the first national park in the world. In March, 1872, American president Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the...

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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...

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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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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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North American Cruising is Complete: Canada Reopens, Intra-Island Hawaiian Cruises Resume

River or Ocean Cruises

The return of cruise travel has looked like a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. Piece by piece, cruise lines have worked out how to resurrect itineraries within the Caribbean, from the...

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Canada's National Cocktail Turns 50 - And Here Are 4 Great Places to Drink It

Dining Canada

It's as Canadian as maple syrup. The Caesar is Canada's national cocktail. Created in a hotel bar in Calgary in 1969, it's been the only-in-Canada favorite game night, summer patio,...

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Why More and More People are Giving the Gift of Travel this Season

Awesome Travel Stuff

‘Tis the season for good cheer, family togetherness and dreams coming true… and for us, that all adds up to travel. More than ever before, this may the year to...

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7 Festivals and Events that Make Hawaii Irresistible This Fall

Local Events

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...

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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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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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The World's Top Luxury Train Journey is Closer to Home Than You Think

Transportation North America

The phrase ‘World’s Leading Luxury Train’ evokes images of glass-domed rail cars revealing breathtaking vistas, gliding through otherwise-inaccessible landscapes that awe pampered travelers within. It’s the romance of travel at...

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Another Record Broken: Biggest Ship at Sea

River or Ocean Cruises

If you’re a mega-ship fan, you have another entry to add to your cruise travel bucket list. The largest ship at sea has just launched in a feat of engineering,...

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Travel Company Leaders Dish on their Most Romantic Trips

Awesome Travel Stuff

Step away from the chocolates. Move over, diamonds. The most romantic gift is time together with your best-beloved, and shared experiences that ignite – or reignite – the flames.If it’s...

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Get a Glimpse of Real New Zealand in the Fantasy World of the New Lord of the Rings Series

Sightseeing New Zealand

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...

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