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explora Rapa Nui
April 17, 2014
Itching to get away from it all? Head to Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. But don’t fret, you won’t need to rough it because there’s explora Rapa Nui, a luxury eco-lodge. This all-inclusive resort is located on a hill in the center of the island offering unobstructed ocean […]
Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia
March 19, 2014
Where’s the TALLEST cascading waterfall in the Southeast? Amicalola Falls State Park with its namesake waterfall tumbling 729 feet to a reflecting pool is a popular hiking park in northern Georgia. TrailblazerGirls can choose various viewing paths from an easy accessible pathway to a challenging trail with staircases galore. Make a day of hiking by […]
Methow Valley Sport Trails Association (MVSTA), Washington
March 18, 2014
America’s LARGEST cross-country ski area. The Methow Valley Sports Trails Association (MVSTA) maintains a Nordic trail system of more than 200 kilometers in north-central Washington. Trails are groomed and ungroomed and travel through beautiful national wilderness and forest lands and even a suspension bridge crossing the Methow River. During the winter, besides cross-country skiing, you’ll […]
Routeburn Track, New Zealand
March 12, 2014
Where elves really live? Well, not everything in New Zealand is a set for the Lord of the Rings films, but here again is some of that natural beauty that might make you wonder. The Routeburn Track is a 2 to 4 day trail (32 km/20 miles) linking New Zealand’s Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National […]
Tour du Mont Blanc
March 6, 2014
Start training now for one of the most popular long distance walks in Europe. The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is usually traveled during the summer season from July through September. This beautiful 103-mile (170km) trail circles Mont Blanc Massif, Europe’s highest mountain, and passes through 3 countries (France, Switzerland, and Italy) with 6.2 miles […]
Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa, Canada
March 6, 2014
The world’s largest skating rink! The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carries this distinction every winter. The Skateway travels through downtown Ottawa for 7.8 kilometres (4.8 mi) to Dows Lake and is open 24 hours a day. You’ll find kiosks with hot beverages and snacks as well as warming huts and sleigh tours on […]
ION Luxury Adventure Hotel, Iceland
February 26, 2014
A design and sustainability award winning resort in the land of fire and ice. The ION Luxury Adventure Hotel, in southwest Iceland, is an ideal location to view the Northern Lights. Near Þingvellir National Park, the only UNESCO cultural world heritage site in Iceland, you’ll be surrounded by stunning natural beauty with plenty of outdoor […]
Lyngen Lodge, Norway
February 24, 2014
The ultimate winter getaway! Lyngen Lodge, set high above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway, is an intimate, mountain lodge in a gorgeous setting. This 8-room lodge provides full board accommodations with gourmet meals made from local produce and a focus on Norwegian coastal culture. Though summer activities are available (fishing, hiking, sailing, sea safari, […]
Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota
February 18, 2014
Celebrate the winter with a trip to Voyageurs National Park. This small park in northern Minnesota, established in 1975, has three scenic snowshoe trails that are a manageable 1.5 to 2.5 mile trek, and they even offer a free loan program where you can borrow snowshoes at the visitor center. Or enjoy the miles of […]
The Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch, Wyoming
February 12, 2014
A quintessential lodge on a 200,000 acre property straddling the border between Colorado and Wyoming. The picturesque Lodge and Spa at Three Forks Ranch is a four-season resort that is also a working cattle ranch with Black Angus cows. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoe tours, ice fishing, and even downhill skiing via private […]
Freycinet Lodge, Tasmania
February 12, 2014
Experience Tasmania’s oldest national park at a luxury eco lodge. The Freycinet Lodge’s award winning accommodations are right in eastern Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park with its beautiful bays and beaches, distinctive red and pink granite formations and jagged peaks, and spectacular mountain scenery. You’ll stay in individual cabins that are connected to the main lodge […]
Niseko, Japan
February 10, 2014
Consistently reported as one of the best destinations in the world for skiing. Niseko, on Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, has some of the best, lightest, driest powder you’ll find anywhere. There are 4 interconnected resorts on Mt Annupuri, collectively known as the Niseko United, that are skiable with a single ticket. With an annual average […]
Whistler Olympic Park
February 7, 2014
The 22nd Winter Olympics are starting today in Sochi, and though you may not be an Olympian, you can pretend for a day at the Whistler Olympic Park. Yes, that Whistler, the picturesque, Canadian mountain village where many of the 2010 Winter Olympic events occurred. Try bobsledding or skeleton, take a shot at (pun, intended!) […]
Boatbound
February 4, 2014
Ahoy, TrailblazerGirls! We have some news about a fantastic company called Boatbound that’s an online “pier-to-pier” boat rental marketplace. All types of watercrafts are available to rent from SUPs to sailboats to fishing boats, even yachts! Towing and on-water assistance are available, if you run into any problems with your rental. If you own a […]
Cap Juluca, Anguilla
February 3, 2014
Sometimes a TrailblazerGirl just needs to get away. Escape to the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla and stay at the five star resort, Cap Juluca. Recently refurbished, all of the luxury accommodations, some with a private freshwater swimming pool, are right on a pristine, white sand beach. Enjoy the gorgeous turquoise waters with complementary water […]
Women’s Prestige Boot Camps in Devon
February 3, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Need some extra motivation and training to get fit this year? Check out the Women’s Prestige Boot Camp in Devon, England, an award-winning fitness boot camp. It’s a week’s worth of varied activities for all fitness levels led by British Military trained Physical Training Instructors. Choose from high or low intensity […]
Travaasa Hana, Hawaii
January 27, 2014
Paradise in Maui. The award-winning Travaasa Hana is a slice of the real Hawaii – tranquil, secluded, beautiful views of the ocean, and palm trees. Accommodations in luxurious cottages or spacious suites and plenty of activities ranging from authentic Hawaiian activities like bamboo pole fishing, hula lessons, and coconut husking to active adventures like gliders, […]
Guided Snowshoe Tour and Fondue Dinner at Crystal Mountain
January 23, 2014
Saturday nights through February 22, 2014. Head to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in the Cascade Range of Washington state for their Guided Snowshoe Tour and Fondue Dinner. The 2 1/2-hour tour includes a scenic walk through beautiful alpine forests towards Lower Henskin Lake and a short rest stop at Upper Henskin Lake before heading back […]
Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail
January 20, 2014
One of the world’s best and longest cycling trails. TrailblazerGirl cyclists will love Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) with its 1,553-mile-long network of biking routes. Nga Haerenga translates to ‘the journeys’ in Māori and each of the 23 trails provides a window into the distinctive landscape, environment, culture and heritage of […]
Taos Snowshoe Adventures Overnight Snowshoe Yurt Trip
January 16, 2014
A unique way to explore the Taos backcountry. This winter, get a group of your TrailblazerGirl-friends together and check out Taos Snowshoe Adventures’ Overnight Snowshoe Yurt Trip. An initially strenuous, then leisurely 2-mile snowshoe hike through beautiful snow covered trees, leads you to a 24′ diameter insulated canvas yurt in a high mountain meadow below […]
Les 3 Vallées, France
January 15, 2014
Ski bunny TrailblazerGirls will jump for joy at Les 3 Vallées in the French Alps! This is the world’s largest ski area solely connect by ski runs and ski lifts. It’s group of 8 resorts with a total of 600kms (370 miles) of interconnected slopes, 328 runs, and 180 ski lifts. The name comes from […]
qualia, Hamilton Island, Australia
January 13, 2014
A luxury retreat in a beautiful location. qualia on Hamilton Island is renowned for its exceptional and intuitive service and ideal location on the eastern edge of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. When you are finally able to pull yourself away from your pavilion that overlooks the Coral Sea complete with a private sun […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2013: Escaping the Cold Weather!
January 10, 2014
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 2013 reviews for ways to escape the cold weather. First off, head over to the Big Island of Hawaii and check out Kona […]
Top Getaways of 2013
December 13, 2013
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 2013 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the interestingly different, Treehotel, Sweden, a one-of-a-kind experience with unique “treerooms”. Rounding out […]