America’s National Parks
May 22, 2020
Visit the great outdoors…gradually and safely! In accordance with CDC and government guidelines, some of the 419 National Parks are reopening (like Joshua Tree National Park, pictured above). Yippee! With warm weather and summer approaching, we’re all anxious to get out and explore nature. To ensure everyone’s safety and health, there are some restrictions and […]
Mediamatic ETEN
May 15, 2020
Waterfront dining while maintaining social distancing! The folks at the Mediamatic ETEN, a vegan restaurant in Amsterdam, have taken an innovative approach to the changes that this pandemic has brought on. In hopes of keeping their diners safe and well fed, they have constructed small, two-person greenhouses along their waterfront for diners to enjoy a […]
Africam
May 1, 2020
Create your own safari vacation! With Africam, you can visit the African bush from the comfort of your home computer. Eight live cameras set up across Africa in locations such as the Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa and the Nkorho Bush Lodge, located in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, showcase the amazing wildlife on […]
Keukenhof
April 24, 2020
Spring has sprung and that means the tulips are in bloom! Though we can’t travel to the Netherland to visit Keukenhof, (we introduced you to this massive flower park last year) you can take a virtual tour of this beautiful garden every day from the comfort of your home. New videos will be posted throughout […]
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams
April 17, 2020
Meet Abby, Rosa and Selka! Though you won’t be able to physically visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in sunny California right now, you can still enjoy a virtual visit and watch these playful resident sea otters, thanks to their live web cams. With 10 cameras set up throughout the aquarium, you can view the leopard sharks, bat […]
Live Cams on explore.org
April 3, 2020
Feeling cooped up? Then how about a trip to the remote Tembe Elephant Park in Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to see some of the largest elephants on the planet? Here’s how you can do this and still follow the Stay Home, Stay Healthy mandate. With explore.org you can visit hundreds of places through a live […]
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
February 18, 2020
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a 789 acre animal rescue and educational facility in Keenesburg, Colorado, just north of Denver. More than 500 exotic animals including lions, leopards, coati mundi, tigers, wolves, servals and bears have been rescued from horrific captive situations. An elevated, 1.5-mile walkway, which happens to hold the Guinness […]
Igloo Village Zermatt
January 27, 2020
As if a trip to the Matterhorn isn’t special enough…how about an overnight stay in an igloo with views of the Matterhorn! Yes, the snow and ice artists at Igloo Village have been busy creating their one-of-a-kind “ice hotel” in the Swiss resort village of Zermatt, home to that over 14,000 foot picturesque behemoth, straddling the […]
White Sands National Park
January 24, 2020
Our newest National Park! As of last month, New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument received the official designation as our 62nd National Park. As its name implies, this striking park is home to fields of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals, and it also contains the world’s largest collection of Ice-Age fossilized footprints. Lace up those […]
Top Getaways of 2019
December 13, 2019
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 2019 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the New Life Hiking Spa, a budget-friendly, wellness retreat in Killington, Vermont. Rounding out the top-3 […]
Snow Bear Chalets
November 25, 2019
Treehouses aren’t just for kids! Especially the Snow Bear Chalets, the world’s first ski-in/ski-out luxury treehouses located right on the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort, just 30 miles from Glacier National Park. Choose from 3 treehouses that can accommodate 6-10 people with gourmet kitchens, great rooms with cathedral ceiling, wrap-around decks, and private hot tubs. […]
Gladden Private Island
November 21, 2019
The ultimate bespoke getaway. Travel to Gladden Private Island, your own private isle on the Belize Barrier Reef. Surrounded by the unbelievably clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Villa accommodates one lucky couple in luxury, complete with an infinity pool and a rooftop terrace. The staff attends to your every need, arranging guided snorkeling […]
Kachi Lodge
November 13, 2019
An otherwordly glamping escape. The Kachi Lodge is a unique property located at an altitude of 11,800 feet in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat. The six geodesic domes sitting at the base of the towering Thunupa volcano offer ensuite accommodations with bespoke furniture, local art, and a small pellet stove to keep you warm and toasty when temperatures […]
L’EST GO Card
November 12, 2019
The weather’s turning cold, and you know what that means…it’s almost time to hit the slopes! Get prepared with the L’EST GO Card, a pass that saves you money at four ski resorts in Canada’s Eastern Townships and a clever pun on the phrase, “let’s go” and the French translation of east, est, since the resorts […]
West Virginia Live Leaf Map
October 22, 2019
Just like the John Denver song, this time of year in West Virginia is Almost Heaven! The mountains of West Virginia are awash with color as the leaves on the oak and maple trees start to turn color. For where to go and when, check out the West Virginia Tourism Office’s Live Leaf Map that has […]
Corocora Camp
September 30, 2019
Connect with nature! Corocora Camp is a glamping experience in a beautiful, remote private reserve. Located in Colombia’s Orinoquía region, known as Los Llanos Orientales, you’ll be surrounded by wildlife include white-tailed deer, capybaras, anacondas, giant anteaters, howler monkeys, and perhaps even, jaguars and pumas! Stay in one of four luxury tents with running water, electricity, […]
Wildwood Trail
September 10, 2019
America’s longest forested urban trail. Yes, at 30.2 miles, the Wildwood Trail takes hikers to the Portland, Oregon area from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington Park to the Northwest terminus of the trail at Newberry Road. Designated as a National Recreation Trail, the trail is well marked with blue, diamond-shaped blazes and mileage markers posted every […]
Blackberry Mountain
July 15, 2019
Recharge in the Great Smoky Mountains! The recently opened Blackberry Mountain is a wellness retreat located on 5,200 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee. Accommodations include a ridgetop cabin, a stone cottage nestled into the hillside near The Lodge, or a multi-bedroom home. Revel in outdoor activities like hiking, mountain […]
Hawaiian Ocean Sports Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Tour
July 2, 2019
What a unique experience! Explore the south coast of Maui with Hawaiian Ocean Sports on their 90 minute, Outrigger Canoe Snorkel Tour. From the shores of Wailea Beach, in the shadow of Haleakala and the West Maui mountains, owner Kevin Hoke and his team (mahalo to our awesome guide, Randy!) embody the aloha spirit as they share […]
Huaka’i Luau
July 1, 2019
Come find your ohana at the Huaka’i Luau! Yes, family is a big theme at the newest luau on Maui, the Huaka’i Luau, held beachside on the grounds of the Ka’anapali Beach Club, overlooking the islands of Molokai and Lanai and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Large communal tables encourage getting to know your neighbors and throughout the 2-hour event, the […]
Enchanted Lodging
May 31, 2019
Just like stepping into a fairy tale! The unique Enchanted Lodging, located in Whitepine Valley approximately 8 miles southeast of Trout Creek, the huckleberry capital of Montana, is a delightful hobbit shire inspired by the J.R.R. Tolkien novels complete with The Ring. The private guest cottage has two bedrooms, a designer kitchen, a full bath, dining […]
Itz’ana Resort
May 13, 2019
Soon to be open, the Itz’ana Resort promises a dream Belize getaway. Situated in South America, Belize is bordered to the north by Mexico, to the south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea which sports the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world. At the Itz’ana Resort, accommodations include private, […]
Narvik Adventures Arctic Dome
May 3, 2019
Sometimes it’s good to be in your own little bubble! The Narvik Adventures Arctic Dome is like a cosy, plastic igloo with windows and heating. It is outfitted with 2-4 beds and a sitting area for 5-8 people. A short walk away is a toilet and shower in a separate building, as well as a […]
Cape Flattery Trail
May 3, 2019
Do you know where the furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United States is? It’s Cape Flattery, part of the Makah Indian Reservation in the state of Washington. Named by Capitan James Cook in 1778 on his third and final voyage of discovery in the Pacific Ocean, he wrote in his journal, “… there appeared to be […]