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Active Travel Trends for 2025

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10 Best Europe Vacation Tours for Families

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An Unlikely Journey

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Nine Trips, Four Nations, One Kingdom: Which UK Adventure Fits You?

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Welcome to The BackBeat!

Your go-to guide for epic adventures. Dive into tales from the road and trail, straight from our expert Trip Leaders, and get the inside scoop on planning your next escape. From pro tips and a peek behind the scenes to bucket-list destinations and unforgettable travel stories, inspiration is here.

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March 21, 2023

The Best Trips for Music Fans

From the infectious rhythms of Cuba’s iconic salsa music to the down-home pluckiness of Bluegrass by-the-fire in Kentucky, the live music on the trips below strikes just the right chord. 

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March 8, 2023

As Seen on Screen: The 8 Best Trips for Movie & TV Buffs

We love watching Hollywood make fantastical worlds out of some of our favorite travel destinations, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing them in real life.

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January 31, 2023

5 Best Ocean Adventures

These trips will check the boxes for anyone looking to get their feet wet.

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January 26, 2023

The Ten Most Romantic Hotels in the World

Whether it’s watching the sunset over the ocean in Vietnam, savoring antipasti on the Amalfi Coast or relaxing in a private jacuzzi in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, nothing feeds the flame of romance like travel. But when all the day’s travels are done, it’s where you lay your head at night that really defines a romantic getaway. See below for our picks for the world’s most romantic hotels.

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January 6, 2023

2023 Travel Trends

The start of a new year can feel fresh and full of possibility.

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December 7, 2022

Top Six Trips for Waterfall Lovers

Thundering. Powerful. Majestic. Just a few ways to describe the natural phenomenon that is a waterfall. As you gradually approach one on a hike or bike ride, there’s nothing quite like starting to hear the pounding of a cascade before its dramatic reveal. From Iceland to Oregon, join us on an unforgettable adventure to witness first hand one of these incomparable wonders.

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December 1, 2022

Five Reasons to Go on a South African Safari

Going on a wildlife safari in the African bushveld is an adventure many travelers have penned on their bucket list. Getting up close with nature's most powerful and majestic animals is an experience unlike anything else and here at Backroads, we offer guests a South African Safari like none other.

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November 18, 2022

Cornwall: England's Hidden Gem

When you think of England, you might instantly picture London, the country’s capital, brimming with culture and life. But just four hours west of London lies Cornwall, a traditional Celtic region designated as one of England’s Areas of Outstanding National Beauty. There’s a reason this stunning landscape is one of the most popular getaways in the UK, and why Brits look forward to holidaying here in the summer. While the narrow coves boast white-sand beaches edged with blooming wildflowers, they also whisper the legends and secrets of King Arthur.

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November 18, 2022

Five Benefits of Choosing an E-bike for Your Backroads Trip

A few years ago, electric-assist bikes were known only to cycling enthusiasts. Today, the demand for these nifty cruisers has skyrocketed worldwide for people of all ages and cycling preferences.

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October 11, 2022

Best Hikes in Italy

Backroads has been traveling to Italy for over four decades. From striking coastal trails to epic alpine peaks, here are our top walking and hiking destinations for all activity levels in la bella Italia.

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