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Firelight Camps
June 21, 2016
No need to rough it to enjoy the outdoors. Check out Firelight Camps in Ithaca, New York. Platform tents are furnished with high thread count linens, hardwood floors, private balcony, battery-powered lanterns, mesh screens, and safari-inspired furniture. Wake up to a complementary continental breakfast before you head out to explore the Finger Lakes’ area for […]
Great Washington State Birding Trail
June 1, 2016
Bird, birds, and more birds! In the Emerald State, you’ll see a myriad of avian species, and the Audubon Washington’s Great Washington State Birding Trail will help you identify the best places for the best bird watching. Seven routes have been identified along which you might see Bald Eagles and Pileated Woodpeckers on the Puget […]
Trans Canada Trail
May 20, 2016
The world’s longest networks of multi-use recreational trails. It’s the Trans Canada Trail (TCT), and with over 18,000 kilometers of the trails completed to date, the goal is to finish the Trail by 2017, the 25th anniversary of the Trail and Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. The route will cover nearly 24,000 kilometers from the […]
Walaker Hotel, Norway
April 29, 2016
A relaxing, nature inspired getaway. The Walaker Hotel in the fjordside town of Solvorn in Luster is the oldest family-run hotel in Norway, dating back to 1690. Guest rooms are located in 3 different buildings and offer historic rooms decorated with antiques and Old World charm as well as more modern traditional rooms. Excursion from […]
Chumbe Island Coral Park Eco-Bungalows
April 22, 2016
A getaway that minimizes your impact on the environment. The Eco-Bungalows at Chumbe Island Coral Park are a collection of 7 open-air accommodations constructed with state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly architecture using local materials. They are designed to have near zero impact on the environment including rainwater catchment, solar power and water heating, composting toilets and vegetative […]
Manshausen
April 15, 2016
A getaway on the edge of it all. Manshausen is a unique hotel comprised of collection of buildings on an island off the coast of Northern Norway. Set on 55 acres, there are 4 seacabins that have dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that extend over the water, while the main house accommodates the kitchen, dining area, and […]
Blackberry Wood Campsite
April 8, 2016
Ever sleep in one of those iconic, British double-decker buses? Now you can at Blackberry Wood Campsite in Sussex county in the south of England. Quirky lodgings include a converted 1965 Wessex Search and Rescue helicopter, the cutest little retro caravan from 1963, a 1930’s gypsy wagon complete with original wood-burning stove and the outside […]
Asilia Highlands
April 8, 2016
A getaway of a lifetime. Asilia Highlands is the highest safari camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tanzania. Stay in one of the 8 glass-fronted, geodesic-domed tents that have en-suite bathrooms with hot running water, showers and flushing toilets, in-room wood-burning stoves, complimentary laundry service, and both solar […]
Field of Light, Uluru
April 7, 2016
Let there be light! Field of Light is an illuminated installation near the famed Uluru in the Australian Outback from artist Bruce Munro. Comprised of 50,000 frosted glass spheres on stems that shimmer and pulse in various colors covering an area equal to four football fields, this solar-powered art installation opened at the beginning of […]
Keely’s Camp: Ski Portillo with the Ladies!
April 5, 2016
Coming August 20, 2016. It’s approaching the end of ski season for most of us, but you can still look forward to summer skiing in the southern hemisphere. Check out Ski Portillo with the Ladies! offered by Keely’s Camp. You’ll be in very capable hands with Keely Kelleher, founder of Keely’s Ski Camps for Girls […]
Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt, Austria
March 8, 2016
A fairy tale winter wonderland. The Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in the Austrian Alps is a picturesque resort with five-star amenities. Though anytime of year is a good time to visit, wintertime is especially magical. Activities include a private ski school for guests, as well as exclusive shuttle transfers to the nearby, multiple award-winning skiing areas, natural […]
Hôtel de Glace, Canada
January 22, 2016
An ultra-cool winter experience! The Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City, Canada is open now through March 28, 2016, and this year’s theme is winter’s rivers. The 44 rooms and themed suites have beds carved out of solid ice with a wooden bedspring and mattress on top. Arctic sleeping bags keep you toasty in temperatures […]
Three Capes Track, Tasmania
January 19, 2016
Head to Tassie for their newest long-distance hiking trail! The Three Capes Track is a 28 mile trail that will eventually be expanded to 51 miles. Rated as easy to moderate, you’ll be treated to “edge of the world” vistas on this four-day, three-night hut-to-hut track along a timber boardwalk with gravel and stone steps […]
Amanera, Dominican Republic
January 15, 2016
The newest, luxury resort from the exclusive hotel group, Aman Resorts. Amanera opened in the Dominican Republic late last year and no wonder this island country is the most visited destination in the Caribbean. Beautiful azure colored waters and lush rain forests surround Amanera, located on Playa Grande’s mile-long stretch of golden sand beach. The […]
Editor’s Top Finds of 2015: Escaping the Cold Weather!
January 4, 2016
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 2015 reviews for ways to escape the cold weather. First off, see the best of Maui’s scuba and snorkeling treasures without […]
Top Getaways of 2015
December 14, 2015
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 2015 reviews in the Getaway category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… Amanpulo, the gorgeous, private island sanctuary in the Philippines. Rounding out the top-3 […]
Snow Tubing at Camelback Mountain
November 19, 2015
Feel like a kid again at the biggest snowtubing park in the US! Camelback Mountain in the Poconos offers pure winter fun with 42 lanes for tubing and 2 magic carpets to carry you and your tube back to the peak. Choose from a single or a double tube and race down the snow covered […]
Mountain Collective
November 18, 2015
Fun on the slopes! Don’t limit yourself to only one resort; check out the Mountain Collective, a pass that gives you access to 22 days of skiing/riding at 11 Collective locations worldwide plus 6 more days with their global affiliates. With no blackout days, you can spend 2 days at the following resorts: AltaSnowbird (Utah), […]
Alila Purnama
October 21, 2015
Ahoy! Sailing around Komodo National Park, one of the “7 Wonders of Nature”, on the Alila Purnama. This luxury, traditional Indonesian two-masted sailing ship known as a Phinisi ship will be your home for 7 amazing days as you leisurely cruise the East Indonesian seas with exploration of the Raja Ampat, one of the most […]
Halloween Night in the Paris Catacombs
October 16, 2015
Coming October 31, 2015. Those afraid of ghosts need not apply! Airbnb, that online marketplace for listing and booking accommodations around the world, is running a contest for 2 lucky people to spend the night, Halloween night no less!, in the Paris Catacombs! Not familiar with the Catacombs? Imagine a series of caverns and tunnels […]
Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway
October 9, 2015
A super cool hotel! Yes, a corny pun, but Norway’s Kirkenes Snowhotel is an amazing creation and well worth a place on your bucket list. Carved every year out of more than 15 metric tons of ice, each of the 20 rooms has a different theme and there are amazingly detailed ice sculptures throughout the […]
Saffire Freycinet, Australia
September 18, 2015
An amazing Aussie resort. The award winning design of the Saffire Freycinet reflects the surrounding environment in concept and color with its distinctive roofline made from curved Tasmanian wood beams and the elegant suites with views of the Hazards mountains and Great Oyster Bay. An array of one-of-a-kind complementary experiences include The Tasmanian Devil Experience, […]
Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Jamaica
August 25, 2015
Welcome one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites! Inducted at the beginning of July, the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, is Jamaica’s first world heritage site. Awarded because of both its cultural and natural significance, this nearly 200,000-acre national park, won’t disappoint. Home to 200 species of native and migrating birds, one […]
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, Switzerland
August 17, 2015
Picture-perfect Switzerland. The Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli is an unforgettable guesthouse set in the mountainside on the northern edge of the Alps. After an aerial cablecar and a short downhill walk through caves, you’ll approach this incredible site. An awe-inspiring panorama of the Alpstein mountain chain, expansive green pastures, complete with sheep and honey-colored cows, and delicious […]