May 19, 2025

Travel Stories

Culture & History - 2 min read

A Brief History of Nevis

Long before any European knew the existence of the Island of Nevis, the local Amerindian called it Oualie, meaning 'the land of beautiful waters'. And beautiful they are.

Anywhere - 1 min read

Video; How to Pack for Your First Cruise

The attached video will be your guide. It will help you pack what you will need on your cruise. It will give you insights on what to expect, and how that will influence what you pack.

Local Events - 4 min read

Oh What Grape Fun!

Hero Image: "Wine Glass" by Alex Ranaldi, Flickr.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Celebrating the Great Wine Harvests of the World Get ready to breathe in the...

Adventure - 2 min read

Spelunking in Jamaica

It might be the most polar opposite activity to a day on the beach in Jamaica. Escaping from the sunny,...

Hotels - 2 min read

Palacio de Sal, Uyuni, Bolivia, a hotel made out of salt!

One of the most unusual hotels in the world, Palacio de Sal offers a different experience.  It is perfect for...

Anywhere - 5 min read

7 Hidden Gems in Rome Most Tourist Never See

    With over 4.2 million people flocking to Rome’s tourist attractions each year, escaping The Eternal City’s crowds is no easy...

Anywhere - 5 min read

Top 5 Babymoon Destinations

Congratulations moms and dads-to-be! We know that you have a lot of planning ahead of you before your little bundle...

Adventure - 2 min read

An array of adventure awaits you in Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador

One of the most popular tourist destinations in Ecuador, Baños de Agua Santa is city where you can enjoy a...

Anywhere - 1 min read

Feel Right at Home in a Far Away Place

Choose how you want to cruise with the hundreds of locations and personalized itineraries that Holland America Line offers.

Dining - 1 min read

Video; How to Make Pizza with Pizza Mavericks in Rome

Pizza may be an Italian delicacy, but even in Rome, it has grades. For long, it was considered a poor people's food but it is being reinvented in Rome.

Awesome Travel Stuff - 1 min read

Top 5 Shore Excursions in Grand Cayman

You will be glad that your cruise ship staff had the mind to organize for shore excursions into Grand Cayman. The island is too beautiful to leave unexplored.

River or Ocean Cruises - 4 min read

Picture This: The Largest Cruise Ship Ever to Transit the Panama Canal

As you can see, it was a tight fit when the newest mega-ship at sea arrived at one of the...

River or Ocean Cruises - 3 min read

First New Cruise Ship of the New Year: the Seabourn Encore

For those of us who love cruise travel, it's like celebrating the first baby of the New Year!  Seabourn's new...

Anywhere - 3 min read

Video: 8 Restaurants You Won't Want to Miss On This Luxury Silversea Cruise

Silversea's 'Celebrity' Culinary Partnership By: Lynn Elmhirst, Producer/ Host BestTrip.TV These days, celebrity chefs and cruise lines sail hand in hand.  Silversea's...

Culture & History - 3 min read

The Beauty of Mexico

It’s time to rediscover Mexico! Here are a few of our favourite destinations where you’ll fall in love with the...

Outdoor Activities - 1 min read

7 Outdoorsy Things To Do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a city for the fun-lovers and thrillseekers. From the moment you arrive in the city, you get the carefree feeling that is exuded by the city residents. Everybody seems to be going somewhere exciting.

Live - 1 min read

Pyramid Power at Summerhill Winery in the Okanagan Valley

By Anita Draycott Though I found all those involved in Okanagan’s grape industry to be passionate and innovative, the quirkiest of...

Anywhere - 1 min read

Video: Play for a Day on Holland America Line's Caribbean Private Island

Think only the super rich and celebrities get the privileges of private islands?Guests aboard Holland America Line cruises in the...

Dining - 2 min read

Now there are Food Adventure Tours for Vegans, Too

Vegan travel can be a challenge. In some favorite destinations, a bag of nuts in your bag at all times is...

Anywhere - 2 min read

Our Experience Matters: The Importance of Utilizing a Professional Travel Advisor

With so much uncertainty in our fast-changing world today, consulting a professional Travel Advisor like us has become increasingly necessary...

River or Ocean Cruises - 2 min read

Avalon Southeast Asia: A World of Difference

Avalon Waterways sails beyond Europe to some of the most captivating waterways of Asia. Our ships – the Avalon Siem...

Escorted or Guided Tour - 2 min read

What is it About Europe That Makes it So Perfect For First Time Travellers?

    When the wanderlust grabs a hold of you and you go on your first real trip, we all seem to...

Anywhere - 2 min read

How Travel Insurance Saved Martin

When you plan a California vacation, you don’t plan to fracture your foot…But fortunately for Martin, he did plan ahead...

Sea & Sand - 1 min read

Nature at its best! Discover the hidden beauty of Hundred Islands in Pangasinan, Philippines

The Philippines has 7,107 islands and, as much as you'd like to see all of these beauties, a weekend won't...

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