Mountain City's Travel Blog

We get it. You really need a break. Downtime. Relaxation. Time to book a vacation so you can… Try a new adventure. Does 'adventure travel' sound way too energetic, even the opposite of what you need in a holiday? Think again.Lynn Elmhirst, Executive Producer, Host and Travel Expert from BestTrip.TV, explains why finding a way to leave the beach and...

We often think of our travels as an 'escape' - have you thought of them as an escape from ... light? Or do you simply love gazing up into the mysteries of the universe, in a clear, clear night sky, unpolluted by man-made lighting? Utah is one of the best places for avid stargazers to celebrate International Dark Sky Week...

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...

Intrepid Travel is doubling its family-themed tours for 2017 with 48 itineraries tailored to families in two new styles of travel, Comfort and Active Family.The decision to launch more than 20 tours comes as a result of the increasing demand for multi-generational travel. Intrepid Travel has also experienced significant demand for its teen trips, designed for ages 12 and up,...

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I​n my role as a Travel Professional, I have the unique privilege of learning about travellers' experiences and their insights.

Belize has the world's second longest coral reef - with an extraordinary natural feature. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and sometimes is referred to as 'the mother of all caves'.

Written by Diane Manson. Are you dreaming about your next travel experience? Everything online looks amazing. The choices are endless. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, Calling an expert may be your next best step (wink, wink).The following is a ‘true story:’ A young couple hadn’t had alone, adult time together for years. They’d been dreaming about a vacation, for just the...

Written by Diane Manson. According to Wikipedia, the definition of adventure is “an exciting or unusual experience.” Team up adventure with travel, add a huge splash of perspective (most importantly, YOUR perspective) and there you have it, your perfectly defined travel Adventure.Adventure travel can be an extension of what ignites you, based on your passions. If you’re a walker, the...

Explore the magnificent Jenolan Caves inside the Majestic Blue Mountains in the great outbacks of Australia. A glorious sight awaits as you are shuttled through the hills and mountainous terrain of Australia where you are met up by a preserved allure of these natural wonders.