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8 Facts About the Panama Canal

about Panama City, Panama

Panama is one of the fastest-growing destinations in Central America, and the Panama Canal is the country's star attraction. Although it's on everyone's list of things to experience, the canal is more important as a global shipping transit than tourist...

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Video Cruise Ship Tour and Review: The Regent Seven Seas' Explorer

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' flagship, the Explorer, has been called 'the most luxurious ship at sea.' BestTrip.TV just had to see if it's true. Watch the video and decide for yourself! (Yes, that's an infinity pool!)If you've never sailed on Regent Seven...

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You Can Take a Chair Lift to the Beach on this Island

about Roatan, Honduras

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,...

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Video: Crab Feast in Alaska

about Alaska

Some of the best food travel experiences don't involve white linen or Michelin stars.  A crab feast in Alaska that starts with a boat ride to collect crab pots is one of the most fresh, pure-tasting... and fun dining experiences...

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Video: This Distillery Uses Alaska Glacier Water

about Alaska

And local fireweed and spruce tips for truly local spirits and craft cocktails. BestTrip.TV was in port in Skagway, Alaska on our Regent Seven Seas cruise and naturally, we checked out the famous local saloon recommended by Regent's shore expert.  We...

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Video: Zipline Over the Ocean On This Cruise Line Private Island

about Belize

Maybe you've had the fun of a zip line adventure before.  But have you ever taken a zip line over the ocean?  When Norwegian developed Harvest Caye, its private island beach resort port of call for cruises in the Norwegian family:...

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Video: A Day in the Life of a Butler on a Regent Luxury Cruise

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There's everyday luxury on Regent Seven Seas Cruises: where your airfare, transfers, on board wine and spirits, tips, specialty dining and even shore excursions and wifi are all included in a relaxed country club atmosphere on beautiful mid-sized ships.  Then there's...

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Is a World Cruise Right for You?

Cruising is a storied way of travel, full of unique traditions and experiences you'll never enjoy any other way than on a cruise ship.  The World Cruise is one of those time-honored cruising traditions, dating back to the Golden Age...

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Video: Alaska Wildlife Encounters You Can't Miss

about Alaska · 101 Comments

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...

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Video Recipe: Baked Alaska by Regent Seven Seas Cruises

about Alaska

Before there was molecular gastronomy, there was Baked Alaska to awe and delight a table of diners. A miracle dessert of warm, caramelized meringue on the outside, still magically full of layers of frozen ice cream on the inside. A feat...

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Top Souvenirs from Alaska

about Alaska · 98 Comments

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...

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Video: Take the Scenic Train from Alaska to Canada's Yukon

about Alaska · 102 Comments

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...

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