
The Bahamas’ natural gifts go far beyond sun, sea, and sand
The Bahamas’ natural gifts go far beyond sun, sea, and sand. As part of The Bahamas Sabbatical, you’ll explore local botanical traditions with farmers and gardeners on the island of Eleuthera. You’ll discover the healing properties of native plants, learn to make bush tea and other remedies, and even help conduct workshops to promote these deep-rooted traditions. Apply by 11:59pm EST on February 18, 2020. Terms and conditions apply.

This studio in a 17th-century building across from the Duomo is for solo travelers only, but please don’t do anything rash
This studio in a 17th-century building across from the Duomo is for solo travelers only, but please don’t do anything rash. Instead of breaking up with your partner to come here, consider booking it for them after you’ve had your turn. Dani, your Superhost, designed the place for creative solitude, but you’ll hardly feel alone. Just ask and she’ll point you to her favorite walks and restaurants away from the crowds. Photo: @girlgoneabroad

Wake up with the roosters and you can be on Corong Corong Beach by sunrise
Wake up with the roosters and you can be on Corong Corong Beach by sunrise. Judex, your host, is happy to help you plan adventures all around the Bacuit Archipelago. One idea: kayak across the bay to Cadlao Island for a day of snorkeling and exploring. Photo: @travelisforlovers_

There’s no such thing as a bad view of Lake Como, but Cristina’s bright apartment has one of the best
There’s no such thing as a bad view of Lake Como, but Cristina’s bright apartment has one of the best. Midway between Como and Bellagio, the place is far enough from the crowds to let you soak up the beauty in peace. But it’s also centrally located—a short walk takes you to a pier where you can catch ferries that’ll take you all around the lake. Photo: @a_choe13

How You Can Help Now in Australia - Hint: It's Not Knitting Another Koala Cozy
Maybe you’ve donated to wildlife rescue or the Red Cross funds to help. Maybe you’ve been one of the crafters who have knitted pouches and mittens for injured and orphaned koalas, kangaroos and other iconic Australian wild animals hurt in the fires.Welcome and much-needed rains have come that are helping to put out the fires. New green buds are even peeping out of the charred landscape.Now what? Lynn Elmhirst, BestTrip TV’s producer/host spoke with officials from Tourism Australia as well as...

Superhost Gonzalo put his own slant on the tiny home by building this unique little refuge
Superhost Gonzalo put his own slant on the tiny home by building this unique little refuge. Just off the Carretera Austral—the road that snakes through some of northern Patagonia’s most spectacular places—it’s an ideal spot to catch your breath. Gonzalo can also help you decide where to eat in town (20 minutes away) and where to go next. Photo: @insidemyday

Top Reasons to Make Seabourn Your First Cruise
You never forget your first love - or your first cruise.All the more reason to make sure your first cruise is the very best cruising experience and leaves only wonderful cruise memories. Here at BestTrip, we believe that everyone has a perfect cruise match... and Seabourn ticks all our boxes! Warmth? Style? Humor? A sense of adventure? Always has caviar available? Tries incredibly hard to please? For us, Seabourn is the full package!But you don't need to take our word...
The Bahamas’ marine ecosystem is one of the most diverse in the world
The Bahamas’ marine ecosystem is one of the most diverse in the world. Keeping it that way takes a lot of work. As a member of The Bahamas Sabbatical, you’ll team up with lifelong local divers and fishermen in Exuma to learn ethical fishing practices that protect both the ecosystem and the local fishing industry. Apply by 11:59pm EST on February 18, 2020. Terms and conditions apply.

Hand-built of wood cut right on the property, this tiny solar-powered retreat lets you disconnect from the grid and recharge your
Hand-built of wood cut right on the property, this tiny solar-powered retreat lets you disconnect from the grid and recharge your own internal batteries. The surrounding 170 acres are home to a wide range of wildlife, from blue herons to white-tailed deer. But the real star is Buffalo Creek, where you can swim, fish, canoe, or just watch as it flows by. Photo: @yuliyablain

The only downside of Superhost Magnus’s house is the high risk of HTRF (hot tub raisin fingers) caused by its mesmerizing archipe
The only downside of Superhost Magnus’s house is the high risk of HTRF (hot tub raisin fingers) caused by its mesmerizing archipelago view. The place is perfectly situated for guests who want to relax into nature—at home or in nearby Tyresta National Park—while staying within easy reach of the city. Photo: @daisylovesplaces