Top Things to See in Barcelona

02/28/2020 in Barcelona

It's one of the top destinations in Europe, let alone the Mediterranean. Barcelona tops everyone's travel bucket list, and for excellent reasons.

It has a collection of some of the world's most unique and distinctive Modernist architecture - hint: by the same local designer whose masterpiece church is still under construction 130 years after it was begun.

One of Europe's most...

The New Cruise Line Making Yacht-Style-Cruising the Med Affordable

02/28/2020 in Western Mediterranean

Sounds impossible, doesn’t it?

The Emerald Azzurra is the first ship launched under the new Emerald Yacht Cruises brand, which is now part of the newly formed Emerald Cruises.

You may already be familiar with Emerald Waterways’ affordable river cruises. Now, the company is bringing that same accessibility to a new cruise line and new, 100-guest ship with inclusive prices – and...

3 Hotels You Can't Miss in San Juan, Puerto Rico

02/14/2020 in San Juan

It’s a US territory with sun-kissed Caribbean charms. Where lush jungles, land and marine parks and world-class beaches meet Old World cobblestone architecture, New World comforts, and signature Latin hospitality, culture and sultry vibe.

Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan is a major cruise port and destination in the eastern Caribbean. Thousands of cruise passengers embark and disembark every...

4 Places in Chile for Your Next Adventure Vacation

02/14/2020 in Chile

Chile is easy to spot on a map of South America. It’s the very long, very narrow ribbon of country stretching over 4300 km (2700 miles) along from the middle to the very tip of the Pacific coast of South America. In spite of its length, it’s only 350 km (220 miles) wide at the widest point!

With the storied Atacama desert in...

Top Reasons to Make Seabourn Your First Cruise

02/14/2020 in Anywhere

You never forget your first love - or your first cruise.

All the more reason to make sure your first cruise is the very best cruising experience and leaves only wonderful cruise memories.

Here at BestTrip, we believe that everyone has a perfect cruise match... and Seabourn ticks all our boxes! Warmth? Style? Humor? A sense of adventure? Always...

How You Can Help Now in Australia - Hint: It's Not Knitting Another Koala Cozy

02/14/2020 in Australia

Maybe you’ve donated to wildlife rescue or the Red Cross funds to help. Maybe you’ve been one of the crafters who have knitted pouches and mittens for injured and orphaned koalas, kangaroos and other iconic Australian wild animals hurt in the fires.

Welcome and much-needed rains have come that are helping to put out the fires. New green buds are even peeping...

4 Tips for Pre- and Post-Cruise Extensions

01/23/2020 in Anywhere

Your next cruise vacation shouldn’t just start and stop at the ship’s gangway. Make the most of your holiday by extending your cruise before you board and even after you disembark.

Here are some pre- and post-cruise extension moves for every smart cruise traveler.

1. Arrive at least one day early

That doesn’t even qualify as a pre-cruise extension. It’s just common sense.

We recommend you...

What is 'Wave' and How You Can Save Booking Your Next Cruise Now

01/23/2020 in Anywhere

It couldn’t come at a better time. The thrills of the holidays have passed, and the bills of the gift-giving season are due.

The cold weather, cabin fever, and the doldrums of winter are descending. They’ve even named the 3^rd Monday in January ‘Blue Monday’ after studies showed it’s the most depressing day of the year.

Everyone needs something to look forward...

What to Order at the Bar in... Mediterranean Travel Destinations

01/24/2018 in Mediterranean Sea

When you imagine an escape to the sunny, sensuous Mediterranean, what drink are you ordering at the bar?

Lynn Elmhirst, BestTrip.TV's producer/ host, shares her favorites.

I once traveled with a cameraman who spent our entire 3-week, 10+ city film shoot in the Mediterranean trying to teach bartenders how to make a White Russian. The confusion – and often disdain...

2019's Top Travel Stories

12/30/2019 in Anywhere

Following this year’s developments in Travel has really kept us moving! Hopefully, you’ve created some of your own new travel memories this year too.

These are some of the most tremendous changes that have taken place in the past 12 months that will affect travelers for years to come.

What’s Opened

It was over two years ago that severe hurricanes swept through...

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