Tales from the Serengeti
WE ARE DRESSED FOR THE PART; swaddled in shades of khaki, greens and browns, multi-layered against the chill of our early morning drive in the Serengeti. The sun has taken over from a starlit night in which we slept peacefully,...
Magical Moloka’i: The Hawaii You Never Knew
“Slow Down, this is Moloka’i,” read the hand-painted sign that greets me on the road leading out of the airport. With nary a car in sight, I can see why there needs to be a reminder, as the wide open...
Summertime in Switzerland
IN MY MIND, Switzerland is always snowy – and I imagine myself schussing down an alp. In reality, my chance to tour Switzerland came in summer and while the Alps were definitely there, no skiing was involved. Instead, my time...
Provence: A Feast for the Soul
IN MY WORLD of daydreams, owning a second home in the South of France is a forever fantasy. Not the southern France of shimmering beaches, bling boutiques and chic villas along the Riviera, but inland, in Provence with the perfect...
On an African Safari with Tauck: Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Almost constantly on the move, Vanessa has just arrived home from a fantastic African safari with Tauck in Tanzania followed by a few days on the tropical island of Zanzibar – birthplace of Freddie Mercury. Here’s a quick overview of...
Breathing ‘Ha’ in Hawaii
If you learn one word while visiting Hawaii, make it “aloha” which translates to “al” – face-to-face and “ha” – the breath of life. Not just an all-purpose island greeting and farewell, aloha means love, friendship and responsibility – not...
A River Less Travelled with Avalon Waterways
Vanessa has returned from an Avalon Waterways trip sailing along the Moselle River, which runs through the Mosel Valley and is considered to be the best place for Riesling in the world, and here are her impressions: The Moselle river,...
Spring Skiing… It’s Epic!
If this year’s frigid temperatures have made the ski slopes seem a little less appealing, take heart. We’re about to dive into the absolute best time of all on the hills – spring skiing! And there’s no better place than...
Hotel 71 Québec City: A Boutique Beauty in a UNESCO World Heritage City
Marvellously located on rue Saint-Pierre in the heart of historic Québec City’s lower, old town, the Hotel 71 – also known as the Soixante & Onze – is utterly charming and ideally situated across from the cruise port. The hotel...
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...
You Can Take a Chair Lift to the Beach on this Island
They call it the 'Magical Flying Beach Chair' and it's probably one of the world's most memorable - and scenic - 6 minute trips to the beach. It's just like the ride you take to the top of a ski hill,...
5 Tips to Make a Cruise the Perfect Family Vacation
If you're trying to come up with the perfect family vacation for the holidays, time to think about cruising.Whether you are new to cruising or a seasoned sailing family, here are 5 tips to ensure every member of the family...
