Our New Mailing Address Dear Best Cruises & Tours Alumni. As you all are aware, at the end of March, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we were required by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to close our office in East Brunswick. After 27 years and two locations, the Best Cruises staff began working from our homes. We all had to do some redecorating and…
COVID-19 Vendor Travel Restrictions Due to the severity of the COVID-19 virus, all of our preferred vendors have suspended their operations for the foreseeable future. View a list of their suspension dates, and links to their advisory pages. This situation is fluid, and these pages are updated frequently, so be sure to check back for changes.
Best Cruises / Celebrity Cruises Galapagos Islands 2020 Ruth and Jeff, owners of Best Cruises & Tours recently returned from their amazing cruise aboard the Celebrity Xpedition to Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Along with our group of 14 intrepid travelers, they experienced this isolated ecosystem’s incredible landscapes and unique wildlife up close.
Top 10 FREE Travel Apps You Need When You’re a Tourist Planning a trip is often overwhelming, and it can be hard to sift through all the good and bad information available. With over 1 million apps ready for download, deciding which ones are most helpful to travelers can be a task in itself. With all this knowledge at our fingertips comes more options to streamline planning and travel.
Top 5 Foods You MUST Try When Visiting the Netherlands One of the greatest highlights of any trip is sampling local cuisine. Food is powerful for obvious reasons, but also delights our taste buds and provides lasting memories. Enjoying native cuisine helps involve all of your senses in the cultural experience. During your stay in the Netherlands, many foods are considered a “must” try. Dutch food tends to be overall…
The REAL ID Act: What it Means When Planning Your Cruise Planning a cruise is such an exciting time. Preparations are made months, if not years in advance, to make sure that every last detail is covered before you embark on your adventure. Flying is a necessary part of the journey for most travelers, and it’s imperative to make sure you have all the mandatory identification before heading to the airport….
Give the Gift of an Experience Feeling the pressure of finding that perfect gift? Why not consider breaking out of the norm this year and giving the gift of an experience instead? Experience gifts are a wonderful option during the holidays since they’re thoughtful and rewarding for both the giver and receiver.
What to Expect When You Visit the Bahamas You’ve heard their slogan for years…It’s Better in the Bahamas! But is it really? If you’re looking for postcard views everywhere you turn and a fun-relaxing-vibrant-luxurious vacation, then this gem in the Caribbean is your spot.
What to Pack for Your European Vacation: Top 10 Essentials A European vacation can be an experience like no other. The rich architecture, food, music, language, and culture can make you feel like you’ve been transported to another time. Their history is rooted through thousands of years, so when you finally decide to visit Europe, its grandeur and charm will not disappoint. Aside from checking the local forecast so you…
Should I Take My Kids On A Cruise? When you see commercials for family cruises, don’t they look FUN? They are! Cruises offer endless activities and amenities for families that you don’t get anywhere else. They’ve got you covered from morning until night with things to do, ways to relax, and all kinds of unique experiences. But as most parents know, traveling with kids can be hard. And…
A Visitor’s Guide to Currency Exchange Credit cards are accepted everywhere nowadays, right? Doesn’t every country accept US Dollars? It can be an easy mistake to assume you don’t have to worry about currency exchange when traveling abroad. But, there are even more reasons why you should! Many American tourists have been stuck in the embarrassing scenario where they assume an establishment will accept US Dollars….
10 Reasons Why Your Next Trip Should Be To Ireland We’ve all heard of friends taking European vacations to Italy, France, Greece, and other popular destinations like Spain. Perhaps you’ve been on a luxurious trip to the Mediterranean yourself? While those popular destinations are always a crowd pleaser, sometimes the countries you wouldn’t think of visiting end up being the most memorable of all. Take a trip to Ireland! You…
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