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Kensington Tours Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

BY : Donald Herrera-Fairbairn | 2014

Often considered a turnaround moment in world history, the Berlin Wall's fall will see its 25th anniversary come November 9 this year. Kensington Tours is celebrating the occasion with an anniversary itinerary for history buffs of all...

Istanbul's New Hotels and Hotspots Turn Up the Heat in Turkey's Largest City

BY : Chanize Thorpe | 2014

Istanbul is hot these days, and we're not just talking temperature. A slew of hotels, high-end boutiques and ritzy restaurants are opening left and right in both the old and modern sections of this ancient city. If you haven’t made it to...

9 Epic Guided & Self-Guided Motorcycle Adventures Across the Globe

BY : Lena Katz | 2014

What’s the appeal of motorcycle travel that leads some people to leave their everyday lives behind in the 24/7 pursuit of it? Everything. Everything about the open road can be pushed to the extreme, and enjoyed that much more. With help from...

$50 Million Japanese Sleeper Train Slated for 2017 from Ferrari Designer Ken Okuyama

BY : JustLuxe Team | 2014

Come spring 2017, a new Japanese luxury train will be unveiled from Ferrari Designer Ken Okuyama with JR East called Cruise Train. The 34-passenger locomotive will have 10 cars including two lead cars with glass walls and observation areas, a dining...

7 Men-Approved Excursions for Guys Who Crave Adventure & Bromances

BY : Donald Herrera-Fairbairn | 2014

Sometimes us guys just need to be guys, and a number of vacations offer ample opportunity to partake in activities that seem well-suited to the rougher-around-the-edges sex. We've searched around the globe to find some of the most enriching and...

5 Sailing & Yacht Charters to Indulge Your Seafaring Fantasies This Summer

BY : Lena Katz | 2014

It’s the perfect weather for sailing, and we’ve found some of the best vessels for your most indulgent seafaring fantasies. Whether you prefer a lavishly appointed tall ship, a set departure on a specialty small ship, a fully crewed...

8 of Rome's Hidden & Less Well-Known Churches to Discover While in Italy

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2014

As the free-spirited type who doesn’t enjoying planning (too much), I remember jumping onto a bus in Rome during a European backpacking adventure a few years ago without knowing exactly where to go. Turns out, the city is pretty large, and...

Your First South African Safari: Where to Stay, What to Pack & What to Expect

BY : Dorothy Cascerceri | 2014

With more and more couples, families and singles traveling to South Africa to experience the adventure and magic of a true safari, many wonder where to stay, what to pack and what to expect. For most people, the closest they have ever come...

Be Among the First to Fly Around the World on the New Four Seasons Jet in 2015

BY : Noah Joseph | 2014

You always fly first class (or even on a private jet), stay in five-star hotels, and dine in only the finest restaurants. Typically, those experiences are all organized through different companies, but what if you could book one ticket and have a...

Does Temecula Valley's Wine Country Measure Up To Its Northern Neighbor, Napa Valley?

BY : Nicolle Monico | 2014

With the pull of a lever, puffs of fire shot up above our heads, warming the surrounding air and filling the checkered-rainbow hot air balloon as we rose higher and higher. Lofty Idea, as she is called, slowly moved farther and farther from the...

Beyond Beach Bars: 8 Reasons to Explore Cancun's Mayan Heritage and Yucatan Nature

BY : Lena Katz | 2014

Beach bars like this one may have come to represent a Cancun vacation, but on the Yucatan Peninsula where Cancun, the Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Tulum are located, culture and nature are deeply intertwined, offering infinite opportunities to explore...

5 Summer Camps Where Becoming a Spy, Scuba Diver or Actor is All-in-a-Day's Work

BY : Donald Herrera-Fairbairn | 2014

Often sought-after by parents looking for fun ways to keep their children entertained while out of school, sleep-away summer camps have grown more and more creative with their programming to compete with the many others offered each June through...