A Carry On Kayak
The world's first nesting performance kayak may not actually reduce to airplane carry on size. But its 6 interconnecting sections pack into a custom-made wheeled backpack bag that's a mere 3 feet long and weighs only 55 pounds. So you can store it in a closet. Then roll it like a piece of luggage and take it with you in...
Video: Meet a Cowboy... in France
Cowboys. Wild white horses. Wild black bulls. And pink flamingos. Hard to imagine any place on earth where you'll find all of them together, but the vast Camargue delta in the South of France is home to all of these colorful creatures. You can't miss BestTrip.TV's introduction to French cowboys and the beautiful wilderness of the Camargue. Start your Trip! Copyright BestTrip.TV/Influence Entertainment...
Video: Alaska Wildlife Encounters You Can't Miss
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 Nature would be kind and we'd encounter at least a couple of the animals and birds Alaska is famous for:WhalesSalmonCrabBald eaglesPuffinsBrown...
Top Souvenirs from Alaska
Alaska's breathtaking scenery and wildlife encounters will be memories that stay with you a lifetime. But there are one-of-a-kind tangible memories you can take home as well as your photos and close-encounter stories.Lynn Elmhirst, Producer/ Host of BestTrip.TV and cruise expert, shares her favorite Alaskan souvenirs from her ports of call in Sitka, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Juneau on cruise to...
Video: Take the Scenic Train from Alaska to Canada's Yukon
It's only 20 miles from Skagway, Alaska's deepwater port on the coast, to the border of Canada's Yukon. But what a 20 miles they are! The White Pass & Yukon Route railway ride is one of the most dramatic scenic experiences in the Alaska Panhandle. No wonder it's an all-time favorite experience for cruise travelers arriving in the preserved, Wild...
Travel 'Game-Changer' for Sports Mega-Fans
How far are you willing to go to support your team and get your professional sports fix? Do you plan your free time around your team's schedule, paint your face, wear your team's jersey, or drive crazy distances to see the game live? There are a lot of ways to support your team, but we've found the ultimate mega-fan travel experience. Chicago-based...
Canada's Northwest Passage: An Epic Arctic Journey with Adventure Canada
Following a route less traveled in the footsteps of intrepid explorers and today's First Nations in one of the last frontiers: the Arctic.Story and Photographs by travel and sailing journalist Elizabeth KerrKnowing that I was setting out on the same route that Franklin took in 1845 somewhat intimidated me. After all, he didn’t make it home. However, once aboard Adventure...
Video: Fogo Island Inn: Daring Design meets Ancient Fishing Community
In colorful Newfoundland turn of phrase, you might say that Fogo Island is far away from far away. The island is remote; only accessible by ferries and helicopter flights that defy dramatic weather and waves to drop visitors on a a rocky outpost in the North Atlantic that until recently was a centuries-old, declining fishing community. This is not where...
Video: Cycling Tour of 'One of the Best Cycling Destinations in the World'
Sometimes we think that the best travel experiences can only be found in distant, exotic destinations. And they're waiting for you right in your back yard. Kieran Andrews of Wild Rock Outfitters leads cycling tours in some of the most famous and storied locations in the world. But when BestTrip.TV's Ryan McElroy asked him about one of his favorite places...
Why Inject Adventure Travel Into your Next Vacation
We get it. You really need a break. Downtime. Relaxation. Time to book a vacation so you can… Try a new adventure. Does 'adventure travel' sound way too energetic, even the opposite of what you need in a holiday? Think again.Lynn Elmhirst, Executive Producer, Host and Travel Expert from BestTrip.TV, explains why finding a way to leave the beach and...
See Stars in Utah during Dark Sky Week at the World's First International Dark Sky Park
We often think of our travels as an 'escape' - have you thought of them as an escape from ... light? Or do you simply love gazing up into the mysteries of the universe, in a clear, clear night sky, unpolluted by man-made lighting? Utah is one of the best places for avid stargazers to celebrate International Dark Sky Week...
Video: Tree-Top Champagne Bar in Champagne, France
It's the elixir of lovers and those who love the good life. Champagne is perfection, and how do you improve on perfection? Drinking it in the tree tops at the Perching Bar. BestTrip.TV traveled to the source, the Champagne region of France, and to the National Forest outside its capital of Reims. The Perching Bar is an eco-tree-house bar at the...
Intrepid Doubles Family-Themed Itineraries
Intrepid Travel is doubling its family-themed tours for 2017 with 48 itineraries tailored to families in two new styles of travel, Comfort and Active Family.The decision to launch more than 20 tours comes as a result of the increasing demand for multi-generational travel. Intrepid Travel has also experienced significant demand for its teen trips, designed for ages 12 and up,...
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Written by Diane Manson. Are you dreaming about your next travel experience? Everything online looks amazing. The choices are endless. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, Calling an expert may be your next best step (wink, wink).The following is a ‘true story:’ A young couple hadn’t had alone, adult time together for years. They’d been dreaming about a vacation, for just the...
Adventure Travel. The Real Definition
Written by Diane Manson. According to Wikipedia, the definition of adventure is “an exciting or unusual experience.” Team up adventure with travel, add a huge splash of perspective (most importantly, YOUR perspective) and there you have it, your perfectly defined travel Adventure.Adventure travel can be an extension of what ignites you, based on your passions. If you’re a walker, the...
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