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At a glance, you might have thought I was on spring break. Twelve empty shot glasses and picked-over bowls of chapulines sat strewn before me on the bar, along with enough bottles to send a kegger’s worth of coeds under the table. However, this was no Cuervo-soaked bacchanalia — it was the Agave Experience at…
Discover Terranea Resort: A Luxurious Coastal Getaway 1. Location and Overview 2. Unique Activities 3. Accommodations 4. Dining Options 1. Location and Overview Set along coastal bluffs at the edge of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea Resort’s location commands some of California’s most stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The luxury eco-resort…
Summary Introduction to the Empire State Trail Trail Sections and Accessibility Choosing the Right Route Conclusion Introduction to the Empire State Trail Imagine hopping on your bike and riding from the southern tip of Manhattan to the Canadian border. It’s more than possible thanks to the Empire State Trail, which connects Manhattan to Albany before…
Dominica’s Remarkable Recovery and Adventure Awaits With the help of community-minded hotels and visitors eager to give back, Dominica is making a rapid recovery from Hurricane Maria. Villas at Secret Bay, a luxury resort on the island of Dominica with access to a secluded beach. Dominica is a wild place, but nothing in its wilds…
Mark Lakin is a member of iBestTravel’s Travel Advisory Board and the A-List, a collection of the top travel advisors in the world. Below is an example of the type of itineraries he creates. To work with Mark, you can contact him directly at ml@thelegacyuntold.com. Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo Your adventure commences in Tokyo….
Rainbow Contrails: A Magical Airborne Phenomenon No matter where you find them, rainbows are just plain magical, especially when they’re being trailed off the back of an airplane. According to the Daily Mail, German photographer Nick Beyersdorf, also known as Reddit user TheFox720p, captured a Qatar Airways A380 plane dragging a peculiar cloud of rainbow-colored…
The Best Hotels in New York City Hotels in New York City are a special breed. They’re storied, stately, and numerous—hundreds of them exist in Manhattan alone. Therefore, it’s no surprise that readers value history, elegance, and wonder when it comes to choosing where to stay in this one-of-a-kind destination. They sift through the average…
Visitors to the Eternal City can count on the constancy of its allure, with its ancient ruins, vibrant street life, and plates of pasta worthy of the gods themselves. As for the best places to dream, there are some consistent choices, as well — though like the city itself, there are always surprises to be…
Summary Ecuador Nicaragua Thailand Vietnam Belize Colombia Mexico Retiring to a quiet place by the beach is a dream for many Americans and others around the world. Perhaps the last two years of pandemic-related upheaval have intensified the dream of getting away from the daily grind to resettle in an ideal place. And for many,…
Top Luxury Resorts in Africa Africa is a continent of varied landscapes, ranging from the stunning vineyards of South Africa to the otherworldly dunes of Namibia and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. These are settings you have to see to believe, and the array of luxurious resorts in Africa makes it possible. Every year, iBestTravel…
Top 10 Hotels in London: A Royal Experience Awaits Perhaps it’s the Meghan and Harry effect, or the influence of Downton Abbey, but when it comes to the U.K. capital, iBestTravel readers can’t get enough of hotels that embody a distinctly British sense of elegance and tradition. The Top 10 London City Hotels selected in…
When it comes to urban charms, iBestTravel readers just can’t get enough of Mexico. San Miguel de Allende, which topped our list for the past two years, may have been unseated this time around — it now comes in second — but it still draws gushing admiration. One reader called it “a unique art community…
With stunning architecture, fashion, and a booming culinary scene, Buenos Aires is a city that should be on your radar. Words alone could never capture the charm of Buenos Aires. Its restaurant and art scenes are as vibrant as ever, with new venues opening regularly. Moreover, its historic cafes are always alluring—not to mention ideal…
Summary The Thrill of Travel Selling It All Hitting the Skies Choosing Freedom Writer and entrepreneur Kimanzi Constable on the cruise that prompted a major life shift, the thrill of travel, and the careful considerations that come with being a traveler of color. I remember the thrill and excitement of traveling internationally for the first…
The Luxurious Experience of Emirates A380 Last year, the internet was captivated when Emirates posted a photo of one of its 777 planes completely adorned in crystals. This rendering, created by artist Sara Shakeel, renowned for transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary art, stirred discussions globally about the reality behind this opulent design, reflecting Emirates’ upscale…
Costa Cruises Chocolate Cruise: A Tasty Voyage Awaits These days, there are cruises for millennials, seniors, singles, and more. However, this new offering from Costa Cruises may just take the cake — chocolate cake, that is. The cruise line recently announced a new voyage in partnership with the annual chocolate festival known as Eurochocolate in…
American Airlines Changes Its Bumping Procedure for Overbooked Flights American Airlines is changing its procedure for voluntary bumping from overbooked flights, which means you might not end up receiving the best compensation offers. New Compensation Structure Previously, when an American Airlines flight was overbooked, passengers could volunteer to be bumped, providing a desired compensation amount….
If a European vacation isn’t in the cards for you this year, a visit to Williamsburg, Virginia could do the trick. At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, visitors are transported — by train, no less — through Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and England. You can build a loaded baked potato at Ireland’s O’Tators before digging into…
Discover Qatar Airways Qsuites: A Luxurious Business Class Experience Although Delta was the first airline to announce the concept of an all-suite business class in August 2016, Qatar Airways unveiled its own version of business class with all suites in March 2017 and beat Delta by putting them into service in September of that same…
Chase, a saker falcon, is one of the raptors tended to by the Broadmoor’s head trainer, Deanna Curtis. An early-morning June sun peeked over the Broadmoor, a sprawling, 101-year-old resort in Colorado Springs known for its Italian Renaissance stucco façade and rugged Rocky Mountain setting. Legend has it that, back in the 1920s, the resort’s…