According to a recent guest at Lily’s apartment, morning is the best time to take the kayak out on Lake Atitlán
According to a recent guest at Lily’s apartment, morning is the best time to take the kayak out on Lake Atitlán. Better make that early morning, before sunrise reveals the immobilizing view outside your windows. Photo: @lushatitlan
Once you cross the cobblestone bridge, you’re medieval royalty
Once you cross the cobblestone bridge, you’re medieval royalty. This castle just outside of town goes back about eight centuries, and Amaury, your Superhost, is happy to walk you through all of them — explaining each of the paintings on the walls along the way. From your bedroom, you can take a private passage to the chapel balcony, where you can contemplate eternity (or lunch) as light streams in through stained glass windows. Photo: @izzy_vdw
The only thing this greenhouse grows is your appreciation for the Hudson Valley
The only thing this greenhouse grows is your appreciation for the Hudson Valley. It’s just part of Superhost Heath’s retreat a couple hours from NYC. Once you’ve worked up an appetite from all the daydreaming—and maybe a dip in the heated pool—seek out Papa’s Best Batch, a smokehouse and sandwich shop in a classic 1972 trailer. Photo: @hungryeditor
Wake to the sound of cowbells at this classic chalet high above town
Wake to the sound of cowbells at this classic chalet high above town. When you’re surrounded by an overwhelming array of outdoor options, it’s nice to have a Superhost on your side. Max is happy to point you toward his favorite spots for hiking and mountain biking (if you beat the snow here), or skiing and snowboarding (if you don’t). Photo: @tomilliondreams
Superhost Michelle claims that her tiny Hill Country cottage was built by a team of designers and architects, but we know the wor
Superhost Michelle claims that her tiny Hill Country cottage was built by a team of designers and architects, but we know the work of a fairy godmother when we see it. If you feel like enchantment of a slightly more down-home variety at night, head to Mercer Street Dancehall and do-si-do the night away. Photo: @havenwald
This 1957 hay silo now enjoys a second life as a one-of-a-kind apartment building
This 1957 hay silo now enjoys a second life as a one-of-a-kind apartment building. It’s close to the natural wonders of the Golden Circle, but you’ll probably want to linger a while—the shared top floor is an observation deck that puts you just a little closer to the Northern Lights. When you’re hungry, cross the Ölfusá River to Friðheimar for a fresh meal inside a greenhouse, surrounded by the plants that provided your food. Sometimes farm to table is a...
After a day of exploring the canyons and mesas of Colorado Monument National Park, give your feet a rest in Superhost Corey’s vin
After a day of exploring the canyons and mesas of Colorado Monument National Park, give your feet a rest in Superhost Corey’s vintage RV. This riverside retreat may be secluded, but you’ll hardly be alone—don’t be surprised if a friendly alpaca or two stops by to check you out. If you feel like company of the two-legged variety, head into town for live local music at Palisade Brewing Company. Photo: @victoriamorse
Overlooking the calm, protected waters of the Sechelt Inlet, Superhost Ivana’s house comes with all kinds of watercraft, from pad
Overlooking the calm, protected waters of the Sechelt Inlet, Superhost Ivana’s house comes with all kinds of watercraft, from paddleboard to canoe. If you like your fun a little more intense, the Coast Gravity Park mountain biking center is also nearby. For your pup’s sake, just be sure to be home during low tide—prime time for splashing on the beach. Photo: @_eatofthemoment_
Tips for Drinking in Japan
Just as water is served automatically at a restaurant table in the West, green tea appears magically on every restaurant table in Japan. But what about a more… spirited beverage? Japan’s consumption of alcohol is legendary, and involves its own beverages and etiquette.Here’s what you need to know before you order.By: Lynn Elmhirst, Sipper-in-Chief, BestTrip TVJapan has embraced both beer and whisky from the West, and proceeded to develop excellent and well-know brands of both.But for more local flavor, the two main...
The World's 1st Hybrid Cruise Ship Launches a New Era of Eco-Responsible Travel
The ‘firsts’ just keep piling up for this pioneer in expedition cruising that has over 125 years of experience sailing in the world’s magnificent polar regions.Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has launched the world’s first hybrid electric-powered expedition cruise ship. The MS Roald Amundsen has been aptly named after the polar explorer from Norway who led the first expedition to cross the Northwest Passage, the first expedition proven to have reached the North Pole, and at the opposite end of the...