Susan Bond

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3 Caribbean Luxury Golf Resorts Where you can Up Your Game this Winter

Sea & Sand Caribbean

Is it time to change winter blues for island “greens?” The ideal outdoor, distanced, leisure activity, golfing got a shot in the arm over the last couple of years. Even less...

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What Exactly is a Luxury Expedition Cruise? An Expert Dispels Myths About One of the Hottest Trends in Cruising

Adventure

What’s the real difference between a luxury, small ship cruise and a luxury expedition cruise? Many cruise travelers don't know what they’re missing. So cruise travel journalist Lynn Elmhirst sat down...

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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 World's First Underwater Ride Share: Now You Can Take a 'ScUber' in Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Outdoor Activities Queensland

Forget about 'surge' pricing on an Uber ride – how about 'submarine' pricing? Hailing a 'ScUber' in Australia's Great Barrier Reef will get you a $3000 AUD charge to your Uber...

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New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

River or Ocean Cruises

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

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Getting 'Salty' in Anguilla

Culture & History 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...

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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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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Hotels Chile

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly...

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Video: The Only Place in the World with 3 Real Viking Ships

Culture & History Oslo, Norway

It's the best place in the world to discover your inner Viking! Scandinavia's seagoing warriors have re-captured the world's imagination. But Vikings were not imaginary. This culture in Norway, Sweden and...

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Where to Dive in to the Hottest - or Coldest! - New Wellness Trend

Wellness

Have you resolved to travel more and to focus more on your health? You can do both by taking a holiday where you can practice the latest activity touted to...

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Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Hotels

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels and resorts in the IHG family, including InterContinental Hotels &...

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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

River or Ocean Cruises

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to...

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VIDEO TOUR: Panorama Suite on Scenic Eclipse During an Antarctic Expedition Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises Antarctica

One of the most remarkable things about sailing aboard the Scenic Eclipse in the Antarctic is the contrast between the wild remoteness just outside… and feeling like you’re a guest...

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Rosewood Debuting Private Island Resort Fusing Ultra-Luxury and Adventure in the Bahamas

Rosewood Exuma opens in 2028, bringing Rosewood’s elevated experiential travel and authenticity to the Exumas. The pristine archipelago of 365 islands in the Bahamas is the destination of the latest...

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

Adventure

View Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River from the air as you explore their various routes. Adventure-seeking tourists would like to see this and other uncommon ways to get a...

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

Sea & Sand Mexico

Four new or entirely renovated luxury resorts may tempt you to treat yourself to being one of the first visitors to experience their distinctive ultra-luxe lifestyle — served up with...

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

Sea & Sand Mexico

Four new or entirely renovated luxury resorts may tempt you to treat yourself to being one of the first visitors to experience their distinctive ultra-luxe lifestyle — served up with...

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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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Celebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season

River or Ocean Cruises

Celebrity Cruises puts emphasis on trailblazing women, and the Celebrity Beyond's christening was no exception. The 'G.O.A.T.' or 'Greatest of all Time' American gymnast Simone Biles christened Celebrity's newest Edge-class...

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Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights

River or Ocean Cruises

Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich...

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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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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 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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