Gentlemen Prefer... Barbers: London Shopping Icon Becomes Destination for Men
The iconic Fortnum and Mason department store in London's Picadilly is an essential shopping stop if you have an evening off of business meetings in the City, a half-day of 'bleisure', or a relaxed schedule of pleasure in one of the world's top travel destinations. Originally a purveyor of fine foods, 'Fortnum's' is any discerning traveler's go-to department store to procure its house blends of tea, original-recipe biscuits (cookies), jams and more. If it's good enough to earn a 'by appointment...
Vegan meets Michelin-star Dining on Hapag-Lloyd Luxury Cruises
If you associate modern German culture with a focus on health and world-leading quality, it will be no surprise to learn that small-ship German cruise line Hapag-Lloyd now has a first-class vegetarian and vegan dining option. Its Europa 2 is the height of small-ship casual luxury (no ties!). Only 500 guests share a yachting / exclusive resort atmosphere that's been awarded 5+ stars by Berlitz' Cruise Guide 2017. With flexible mealtimes, no fixed seating plans and plenty of tables for two, gastronomy...
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Makes 5-Star Award History
Business, leisure luxury hotel brand earns more Forbes 5-Star Ratings in a single year than any other hotel brand. 2017 is a banner year for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. It marks the second consecutive year the hotel brand, loved by fans of luxury travel, has topped Forbes Travel Guide ratings with a record number of Five-Star Properties. How many have you stayed at? Forbes Travel Guide has awarded a Five-Star rating – its highest honor – to 30 Four Seasons properties...
Video: When is a Cruise not a Cruise?
Crystal Cruises has deconstructed luxury cruise travel and put it back together again, re-imagined. In addition to the luxury, small ships that put Crystal on the map, the new, 'All Things Crystal' includes river cruises, yachting, expedition cruises, and most breathtakingly: air cruises. Imagine, a whole 777 aircraft made over as a 'cruise' for only 44 couples - that's 88 passengers! BestTrip.TV enjoyed a conversation with All Things Crystal President & CEO Edie Rodriguez, who shared with us the exciting evolution of legendary...
Spoiling you at Sea: Lifestyle Brands on the World's most Luxurious Ships
If you've never sailed on a small, luxury cruise, you don't know what you're missing. It feels like being on a large, private yacht that can sail right into the heart of a destination, allowing you to stroll on and off the ship at your leisure. Imagine an all-suite environment that includes walk-in closets, butlers, exquisite dining and breezy, never-crowded decks with attendants who anticipate your every want and need. These cruise lines partner with some of the most premium lifestyle...
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 end of a tree walk. High concept design has even the seats and champagne buckets suspended from the rafters... floating,...
Introducing the Seabourn Encore
Seabourn's new Encore was introduced to the world at a festive evening ceremony pier side in Singapore January 7th, 2017, and we can't help gushing over the first cruise ship arrival of 2017. International recording artist and the world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman presided over the naming ceremony as Godmother of the new 600-guest ship, the first of two new all-suite vessels for the luxury, small-ship cruise line. Guests and VIPs joined Seabourn staff to enjoy the vibrant, entertainment-filled launch festivities as...
High-Flying Winter Luxury at Whistler Blackcomb
Canada's Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia has been rated top in North America for the third year in a row. The mountain and lifestyle are already legendary for skiers and riders, but Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is upping the ante this winter with high-flying luxury helicopter mountain adventures that will give you epic memories and stories to share. Winter "Glamping": A custom snow hotel experience: A helicopter takes you to the a remote ice cap to explore ice...
Our 'Plan a Cruise Month' Smorgasbord of Offers
Mark it on your calendar. October is 'Plan a Cruise Month'. This is the time of year when the world's top cruise lines introduce some of their best offers of the year. And with the nights getting chillier, thoughts of getting away this winter to the Caribbean's turquoise waters, exotic Polynesia, or fun loving Australia leap to mind. Or an expedition of a lifetime to South America or Galapagos. And there's always Europe and the elegant Mediterranean in the spring. There's a smorgasbord...