Above: Adelie penguins diving off an iceberg in Antarctica - MIKE HILL / GETTY IMAGES

Top Travel Experiences

Adelie penguins diving off an iceberg, Antarctica - Mike Hill / Getty Images

We’re always fascinated to hear about our members’ explorations. When we asked you to tell us about memorable experiences you’ve had on the road as part of the Members’ Choice Awards survey, your answers did not disappoint. We had a hard time narrowing down the selection to just a few notable examples.

Burgundy Bliss

Alouette, one of Les Bateaux Belmond’s river cruise boats

Our weeklong Le Bateaux Belmond canal cruise in Burgundy, France, was possibly the best trip we have ever taken. The expert crew thought of everything and completely spoiled us for all future travel. Returning to the barge after a morning of wine tasting to find a gourmet lunch and custom cocktails awaiting us on the deck, relaxing with a book in the pool on the foredeck in the sunshine and cruising slowly down the river while bird-watching are all experiences we will never forget. — B. K.

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