Constance Prince Maurice
January 15, 2019
Burrr! It’s been cold out so we’re dreaming of escaping somewhere warm and how about a tropical isle? Check out the Constance Prince Maurice on the island of Mauritius, midway between Africa and India! This is five star luxury with suites and villas that have thatched roofs, sunken baths, and some sit on stilts over the […]
Fingal
January 11, 2019
Welcome aboard…it’s a new floating hotel! Just opened at the beginning of this year, Fingal is a luxury floating hotel, permanently berthed at the Port of Leith, Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront. Starting out as a lighthouse tender, Fingal has been decadently transformed in Art Deco and neoclassical design style with 23 cabins, each named after a lighthouse, […]
Top Getaways of 2018
December 14, 2018
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2018 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…La Vimea, a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location and the first vegan hotel in Italy. Rounding […]
Treehouses at The Mohican’s
October 19, 2018
Who says treehouses are only for kids? Bring on your adventurous side at the Treehouses at The Mohican’s located halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, in Knox County, Ohio. They offer 6 unique cabins in the woods from single rooms to large 2-bedroom suites complete with a full bath and kitchen. Two of the treehouses were designed […]
Fit to Be (Kenmore) Square at the Hotel Commonwealth
October 15, 2018
Visit Boston, walk and get a discount! Visiting one of the oldest cities in the US just got a whole lot more enticing with the Fit to Be (Kenmore) Square package at the Hotel Commonwealth. As the name implies, this centrally located hotel is situated in Kenmore Square, close to Boston University, Fenway Park, and a scenic […]
Ôasis
October 5, 2018
Two parks in Canada are offering a unique camping experience. The Ôasis is a water droplet shaped structure that can be rented out nightly in Fundy National Park and Terra Nova National Park. On the main level, there’s a platform bed with mattresses that can be converted to a table and benches during the day. Climb […]
Great Vermont Corn Maze
October 4, 2018
Coming now through October 14, 2018. The largest maze in New England! It’s the Great Vermont Corn Maze in Danville, Vermont, just an hour and a half east of Burlington. The 24 acre BIG Maze is aptly named as it takes about 2+ hours to complete (they recommend arriving before 1pm to ensure that you […]
Fall Foliage in Asheville, North Carolina
September 26, 2018
Known for having one of the world’s longest and most colorful fall foliage seasons, Asheville, North Carolina is the place to visit this autumn. Asheville, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, is located more than 300 miles from the coast and fortunately was not affect by the recent Hurricane Florence. Travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, viewing vibrant […]
San Juan Outfitters Whale Watching Tour
September 18, 2018
Winning trivia question: After humans, what mammal is the most widespread in the world? Answer: Orcas! Yes, and one of the best ways to see these impressive creatures is to go on the San Juan Outfitters Whale Watching Tour. Leaving out of quaint Roche Harbor, the Sea Hawk, a mid-sized vessel of 42 feet, embarks […]
Aurora Glass Chalets
September 14, 2018
The Northern Lights season is just beginning, and there’s a new way to experience this stunning phenomenon. The Northern Lights Resort and Spa in Canada’s Yukon is building 3 new Aurora Glass Chalets with floor to ceiling windows for optimal viewing of the Aurora Borealis from the comfort of your toasty warm bed or cosy […]
City Sightseeing Glasgow Tour
September 13, 2018
The absolute best way to see Glasgow! Explore Scotland’s most populous city with the City Sightseeing Glasgow Tour. The easily recognizable, red, double decker buses take visitors through this Dear Green Place (the Gaelic translation of Glasgow), narrated with live commentary (or recorded multilingual commentary in 7 languages) and the opportunity to hop on and […]
Conestoga Wagons at Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging
August 21, 2018
Wagon ho! A unique glamping experience awaits with the new Conestoga Wagons at Yosemite Pines RV Resort and Family Lodging, just 22 miles from the western gate of Yosemite National Park. These are not your typical covered wagons. They are furnished with a king-size bed and bunk beds and have air conditioning and heating. And to […]
Kokomo Private Island Fiji
August 16, 2018
Fly in by private seaplane or helicopter to an island getaway! With a 45 minute transfer from the main airport in Fiji, guests arrive at the Kokomo Private Island Fiji, a luxury all-inclusive resort complete with rainforest and white-sand beaches. The 21 beachfront villas and 5 luxury residences feature sustainable design and traditional Fijian touches along with […]
Mullerthal Trail
August 15, 2018
Within the tiny country of Luxembourg that houses one of the three official capitals of the European Union and the seat of the European Court of Justice, is a popular hiking route known as the Mullerthal Trail. Spectacular natural and cultural highlights in Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland area await along the 112 km which is composed […]
Vennbahn Cycle Route
August 14, 2018
Wunderbar! The Vennbahn Cycle Route is one of Europe’s longest converted railway embankment bike routes and travels through 3 countries: Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This 78 mile journey takes riders on a pleasant tour with mild gradients of about 2% through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Aachen, the “High Fen Nature Park”, the gardens of Troisvierges and many […]
Copenhagen CPH-Ø1, Denmark
July 27, 2018
A moveable, floating island! No, it’s not a prop for some science fiction movie, it’s Copenhagen CPH-Ø1, a hand made wooden platform with a living linden tree floating in Copenhagen’s inner harbor. This 65 square foot island is the first of several that will make up a “Parkipelago” – a new concept in public spaces in the […]
Wild Walk
July 24, 2018
Take a walk on the wild side at the Wild Walk! This treetop adventure, located at The Wild Center in the Adirondack forest, is a quarter mile network of walkways high among the trees. Designed to give visitors an appreciation of the natural world by transforming the forest into a living, breathing, learning landscape, you’ll be delighted […]
Kata Rocks
July 20, 2018
Spoil yourself with 5-star luxury! Kata Rocks is the ultimate in oceanfront resort living with 34 stunning villas perched along the mountainside overlooking Kata Beach and the deep blue Andaman Sea. Each sky villa boast uninterrupted ocean views, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor terrace with a generous private infinity pool, fully-fitted kitchens, living […]
La Vimea
July 18, 2018
Alpine glaciers, green valleys, pristine lakes, medieval castles, steepled churches, vineyards, and more await in the South Tyrol region of Italy. And a unique hotel as well… La Vimea is the first vegan hotel in Italy. Complete with gabled roof and balconies, this adults only hotel offers guests a sustainable and responsible lifestyle. Not only does the […]
Joffre Lakes Provincial Park
July 17, 2018
Instagram-worthy vistas! Located about an hour’s drive from Whistler Village in Beautiful British Columbia, Joffre Lakes Provincial Park consists of 3 turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, simply named Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes. Each one is more special than the last, and their striking, saturated blue colour is caused by “rockflour” – or glacial silt – […]
Jebel Jais Zipline
July 16, 2018
It’s official…as of this year, Guinness World Records has declared Jebel Jais Zipline the longest zipline in the world! Located at Ras Al Khaimah’s Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the United Arab Emirates with an elevation of 6,345 feet, the line is a whopping 2.83 kilometers (1.76 miles) long! At its highest point, you’ll be flying over 1,680 […]
The Chilko Experience
July 13, 2018
A private estate in the middle of the beautiful British Columbia wilderness that treats you like family. The Chilko Experience is a collection of log and timber framed houses combined with incredible adventures for the outdoor enthusiast. The all-inclusive activities include horseback riding, fly and spin cast fishing, ATV riding, paddle-boarding, canoeing, lake cruising, kayaking, and guided […]
NAY PALAD Bird Nest
July 6, 2018
Bring sleeping to new heights! No, it’s not an oversized nest for those flying pterosaurs in Jurassic World. It’s the NAY PALAD Bird Nest, a collaboration between Segera and NAY PALAD who, together with architect Daniel Pouzet, created this unique two level suite. Located in the wilds of Kenya, you have a 360-degree view over the surrounding plains of […]
Superfly Ziplines
June 26, 2018
Flying fast is fun…especially if it’s with Superfly Ziplines! The folks at The Adventure Group Whistler have designed 4 amazing side-by-side ziplines in Whistler’s backcountry. After a quick ride up the mountain in ATVs, get ready for stunning views and hair-raising speeds of 100km per hour on two of Canada’s longest ziplines! The first of […]