Destinations
The Dominican Republic: 8 Items for the Ideal Island itinerary
In terms of best-in-class island destinations, the Dominican Republic has two things going for it. First, its central Caribbean location. Second, and because of the first, its rich colonial history. It’s impossible to walk the streets of its capital city without being reminded around every fabled corner that Santo Domingo was founded in the late…
Exploring Albuquerque
Founded in 1706 as a Spanish colony, Albuquerque commands a beautiful location at the edge of the Sandia Mountains in New Mexico’s high desert. The state’s largest city, Albuquerque, is a stop on historic Route 66 and known for its vibrant art scene, adobe architecture in its old town and Native American culture. It’s also,…
How Best to See Australia by Road
For those who have visited Australia, it’s on every travellers list of favourite destinations. And with it being home to some of the world’s top beaches, most iconic cities and bushland it’s easy to see why. When travellers say they’ve visited China, you know they’ve visited the thriving cities, when travellers say they’ve visited Canada,…
Adventures in Reno: Reasons Beyond Gambling to Visit This Nevada Mountain Town
I am staring into the second deepest lake in America from a snow-covered ridge-line above it and I am mesmerized by its dark blue sparkle. My guide, Tucker Ballister, despite having seen this view hundreds of times now, is equally transfixed by the sight of Lake Tahoe below. You can see everything from up here:…
Exploring Nevada’s Heavenly Mountain Resort & Carson Valley
Standing at the top of the mountain at Ski Heavenly Mountain Resort, looking down into the sparkling blue water of Lake Tahoe, I can feel the energy of this place flowing through my body. The jagged mountain meets lake views and juxtaposition of colors — white and blue and green and grey — are nothing short…
Exploring Nevada’s Heavenly Mountain Resort & Carson Valley
Standing at the top of the mountain at Ski Heavenly Mountain Resort, looking down into the sparkling blue water of Lake Tahoe, I can feel the energy of this place flowing through my body. The jagged mountain meets lake views and juxtaposition of colors — white and blue and green and grey — are nothing short…
Weekend Escape: Exploring Outdoors in York County, PA
Just a two-hour drive from East Coast hub cities like Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, York County, Pennsylvania, makes for a great weekend escape. Known as “The White Rose City,” York played a defining moment role in early American history when it served as the place where the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation (the…
Experience Cloud Camp: The Broadmoor’s Romantic, Rustic Sky High Getaway
Sitting pretty at 9,000 feet atop Cheyenne Mountain, some 3,000 feet above The Broadmoor Resort, Cloud Camp is the five-star resort’s Wilderness Experience. And what an experience it is: starting with the decision on how to reach the lodge. You can go by foot (the hike takes around three hours and begins at The Will…
Top 3 North American Hub City Airport Hotels
There’s often a stigma attached to airport hotels, that they are something you suffer through, because you are stuck in a hub city overnight or have a super early plane to catch and live far from the airport. But these days many airport hotels are upping the luxury amenities in an effort to make the…
Winter Favorites in Ouray, Colorado
To experience another side of Colorado in winter, skip the skiing and head to Ouray. The quaint little southwestern town is set in a stunning box canyon location surrounded by the towering 13,000 foot San Juan mountain peaks offers both active and relaxing endeavors. The biggest winter draw is ice climbing, for which avid climbers…
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