What is a single supplement?
If you’ve ever traveled alone -- solo -- you may have encountered the single supplement. So what is the single supplement and how can you avoid it? Read more
Video: Top 5 Things You'll Do Like a VIP on a Monograms' Tour of Rio
We can't get enough of the Monograms way of travel. Have someone else do the legwork while you get to have all the fun? Count us in.All Monograms tours give guests the VIP treatment: a Monograms Local Host and driver... Read more
World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge is First Land Link Between 2 of Asia's Most Exciting Cities
They're calling it a $20 billion 'umbilical cord'. The longest bridge in the world to cross sea water is an unbelievable 34 miles - 55 km - long and spans the Pearl River Delta. China's new Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge connects... Read more
This Macau Hotel is the World's First 'Exoskeleton' High-Rise
Macau is anticipating a surge in visitors with the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge that links the two cities and mainland China together by land for the first time.The Morpheus hotel will be a big part of the allure... Read more
5 American Wine Regions You Need to Visit Next
Hopefully, you've already crossed California's legendary wine regions off your bucket list. The Golden State's famous wineries have the weather, the scenery, the lifestyle, and of course, the wines, for romantic escapes, destination weddings, girlfriend getaways, group tours and even... Read more
5 Tips to Make a Cruise the Perfect Family Vacation
If you're trying to come up with the perfect family vacation for the holidays, time to think about cruising.Whether you are new to cruising or a seasoned sailing family, here are 5 tips to ensure every member of the family... Read more
What makes a good travel agent?
Far from obsolete, travel agencies open the world to the unseasoned and veteran traveler alike. So what makes a good travel agent? Read more
Air: Medical Documentation / Death Certificates Refund Exchange Waivers
At Trip Designs, we have a lot of empathy toward our clients facing travel that is interrupted or required because of serious illness or death. That said, airlines have strict requirements when asking for refunds and/or exchanges. When a passenger requests... Read more
Culture or Beach Vacation? With Tulum You Don't Have to Choose
When it comes to choosing a location for your next vacation, you won't have to choose between the beach and culture when you go to Tulum, Mexico. Read more
You Can Take a Chair Lift to the Beach on this Island
They call it the 'Magical Flying Beach Chair' and it's probably one of the world's most memorable - and scenic - 6 minute trips to the beach. It's just like the ride you take to the top of a ski hill,... Read more
There's Now an Official James Bond Museum and it's in a Very Cool Location
You might want to pack your black-tie outfit for this trip. After more than two-dozen movies in over 50 years, the original film spy hero finally has his own interactive museum. 007 Elements opened in July 2018, appropriately at one of the... Read more
Cunard Joins Crowdfunding to Help Build New Statue of Liberty Museum
Supplies exclusive donor perks for July-long campaign; new museum to launch in 2019. It's the quintessential British luxury cruise line, but Cunard is still the perfect cruise partner to help build a new museum for the ultimate symbol of America.A... Read more
To Celebrate 125 Years of Exploring, this Expedition Cruise Line Bans Plastics
Since the 19th century, Hurtigruten has been bringing travelers closer to Nature. Its tongue-twister name is Norwegian for 'Express Route' (it might help to think: 'hurried – route'); it was founded in 1893 to establish a coastal route for locals and... Read more
An Afternoon in Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the second largest city in Serbia after Belgrade, its capital. It’s a lovely quaint town with beautiful shops, mostly closed because we were there Sunday, and lovely churches. Read more
'Glamping' in Laos: Luxury Tented Villas are a Rosewood Resort First
Laos may be one of the last, best-kept secrets in South-East Asia. Now, travelers looking for an immersive vacation in the unspoiled environment, unique culture and French-Laotian heritage of Laos have the perfect ultra-luxury destination: the tented villas of the... Read more
7 Places Not to Miss in Indochina
Two hundred years ago, Europeans started referring to the region between India and China as Indochina.Already, it was recognized as one of the most beautiful, exotic, culturally unique destinations on the planet. With its very strategic position, Indochina was also center-stage... Read more
5 Little-Known Facts about Africa's 'Big Five' Animals
'Safari'. It's a Swahili word simply meaning 'journey'. But for travel lovers, the word 'safari' ignites our imaginations of exploring vast Sub-Saharan landscapes and encountering majestic creatures in their natural environment .Africa's 'Big Five' list dates from a time when human/animal encounters... Read more
Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Croatia
From an isolated backwater behind the Iron Curtain, Croatia has transformed itself into Eastern Europe's 'Riviera'. Sun worshippers discovered the miles of sunny, pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs of the Dalmatian coast.Other tourism followed for ancient and historic monuments, including UNESCO... Read more