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Kamalame Cay, Bahamas
March 19, 2015
An amazing island oasis. Visit the Bahamas and treat yourself to a stay at Kamalame Cay. Set on a private 96-acre island with only 19 luxurious seaside rooms and suites, accessible to just 60 guests, you’ll feel like it’s your own private retreat. Enjoy the world’s third largest reef complex outside your door, three miles […]
Hilton Head Health Resort
March 18, 2015
A dream weight loss and health resort. Hilton Head Health Resort on South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island offers wellness programs that promise to help you lose 2% of your body weight (of fat) per week. A structured program includes 5-6 hours of exercise, 2-3 educational discussions per day featuring the latest in nutrition, emotional health […]
John Muir Way, Scotland
March 16, 2015
A long distance route worthy of its namesake. The John Muir Way travels 134 miles from Dunbar (his birthplace) along the Scottish coast to the waterfront town of Helensburgh. By foot, expect about a 7-10 day journey and by bike, expect a 3-5 day trek over easy to moderate terrain. Savor the Scottish countryside with […]
Travaasa Austin
March 16, 2015
YeeHaw! Head to the Travaasa Austin for an active TrailblazerGirl getaway! Dive in to plenty of outdoor activities like horseback riding, geocaching, archery, hiking, yoga, an on-site challenge course, pump bike track (biking without pedaling!), and it wouldn’t be Texas without a mechanical bull workout! You won’t be roughing it with luxury accommodations in this beautiful […]
Pinnacles National Park, California
March 12, 2015
America’s newest National Park. Earlier this year, Pinnancles National Monument was awarded National Park status. Located about 120 miles south of San Francisco, this aptly named park has breathtaking spires and rock formations and at springtime is graced with a stunning landscape of California poppies, bush lupine, mariposa lilies and a variety of other wildflowers. […]
Arctic Adventure Tours Fabulous Fun Run
March 11, 2015
Mush! Chee! Chaw! These are some of the commands you’ll use on the Fabulous Fun Run with Arctic Adventure Tours in Inuvik in Canada’s Northwest Territories province. This introduction to dog sledding allows YOU to command and drive a dog team all by yourself! After an informative training session of learning basic commands, for example, […]
Eden Rock Hotel, St Barths
March 4, 2015
An exclusive getaway on the beautiful island of St Barths. The Eden Rock Hotel is an intimate hotel on a rocky outcropping with breathtaking views of the Bay of St Jean. A private white sand beach provides an ideal setting for relaxing or an easy dip in the water to enjoy snorkeling the coral reef […]
The Winery SF
February 27, 2015
Wine-curious? How about a night out with the girls just chilling and mixing your own blend to take home. The Winery San Francisco, located on Treasure Island in the middle of the Bay, provides all you’ll need. Or maybe you all would have fun learning how to pair wine and food, or wine and cheese… […]
Laucala, Fiji
February 18, 2015
A tropical island refuge in the South Pacific. Laucala is set on over 1,400 hectares, with an exclusive 25 villas designed to look like traditional Fijian homes, each with its own private infinity pool. Enjoy a variety of watersports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and jet-skis. Hop into the gorgeous warm water to explore the coral […]
Nellim Wilderness Hotel, Finland
February 11, 2015
Is viewing the Aurora Borealis on your bucket list? If it is, consider staying in the Aurora Bubble at the Nellim Wilderness Hotel in Finland. The Aurora Bubble rooms have massive skylight-type ceilings directly above the comfortable double bed, so that you can lay in bed and be amazed at the Northern Lights. When you […]
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
January 28, 2015
Which hotel did TripAdvisor travelers vote as the number 1 hotel in the world? The Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives with its impeccable service, gourmet food, and luxury villas. All villas and residences are situated on stilts over the turquoise Indian Ocean and have spacious open-air living rooms, rooftop terraces, and sundecks with the sun […]
Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle De France
January 12, 2015
Dreaming about a Caribbean getaway to escape the cold? Look no further than the luxurious, Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle De France. With an intimate collection of 40 rooms, suites, and villas set on the beach and nestled in a lush tropical garden, you’ll be pampered throughout your stay by an attentive staff who will cater […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2014: Escaping the Cold Weather!
January 5, 2015
Happy New Year! We TrailblazerGirls love being outdoors, but this cold weather has us dreaming of a nice, warm day in the sun. The TrailblazerGirl team wants to share their top 3 picks from the 2014 reviews for ways to escape the cold weather. First off, treat yourself to a movie star’s private island and […]
Top Getaways of 2014
December 12, 2014
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 2014 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the interestingly different,The Manta Resort, Tanzania. Rounding out the top-3 were the “pier-to-pier” […]
Devil’s Slide Coast, California
November 24, 2014
Awe-inspiring scenery along the California Coast. Opened earlier this year, the Devil’s Slide Coast is a network of 8,900 acres from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay that offers a range of outdoor activities. There are 47 miles of hiking trails that cover the gamut from challenging treks to breezy boardwalk strolls. You can also enjoy […]
Rota Vicentina, Portugal
November 19, 2014
Vamos caminhar! (Let’s walk, in Portuguese) The Rota Vicentina is a long distance path that travels along the southwest coast of Portugal. A total of 350 km, the route is comprised of the Fisherman’s Trail which covers trails used by locals to get to beaches and coveted fishing spots and the Historical Way that runs […]
Death Valley National Park, California
November 12, 2014
Timing is everything, and now is the right time of year to visit the hottest place on earth. Death Valley National Park. This is the driest and lowest place in North America, and while summertime temperatures may reach over 120 degrees, November’s temperatures are in the very comfortable 70s. Perfect for a hike through this […]
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
November 10, 2014
A long distance trail to add to your bucket list. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the top treks in the world with Machu Picchu, the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas”, as your ultimate destination. In order to help preserve this amazing area, the Peruvian government restricts the traffic on the trail […]
South West Coast Path National Trail, UK
November 7, 2014
A picturesque walking path that the Coastguard used to patrol for smugglers. The South West Coast Path National Trail is England’s longest long-distance footpath and covers 630 miles. You can hike sections of the path or the entire route from Somerset’s Minehead on the edge of Exmoor around to the shores of Poole Harbour in […]
Hotel Arctic, Greenland
November 7, 2014
If you want to get away from it all, try the Hotel Arctic in Greenland. Noted at the world’s most northerly 4 star hotel, it’s located on the Ilulissat Ice Fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various room types are available and most have views of the massive icebergs drifting in Disko Bay. For something […]
Serengeti Migration Camp, Tanzania
November 4, 2014
Get your game on! The Serengeti Migration Camp is located at the northern edge of the Serengeti, the starting point for the famous annual migration of the wildebeests. Accommodations consist of 20 elevated canvas tents with hardwood floors, luxurious furnishings, en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, and your own private, wrap-around deck with […]
Ranch at Live Oak, Malibu
November 4, 2014
Time to get into shape for the holidays! Check out the fitness bootcamp at the Ranch at Live Oak, once the working ranch of silent film star, Hopalong Cassidy. The week long camp will take full advantage of the natural surrounding of this beautiful southern California location with hiking trails, outdoor yoga, pool, and delicious […]
Point Reyes Lighthouse
October 28, 2014
Here’s your outdoor stairmaster! A visit to the Lighthouse at Point Reyes National Seashore will afford you sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the gorgeous California coastline. The staircase that leads to the lighthouse, active from 1870 to 1975, is the equivalent of the number of stairs in a 30 story building. The lighthouse […]
Lake Quinault Lodge, Washington
October 24, 2014
Nature-loving TrailblazerGirls will swoon over Lake Quinault Lodge. Built in 1926, this rustic wilderness lodge designed by Robert Reamer, the architect responsible for the Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park, is set on a tranquil lake in Olympic National Park and Forest in western Washington. Loads of outdoor trails surround the lodge, and during the […]