July 30, 2014
An island paradise. The intimate Lomani Island Resort in Fiji lives up to its name. Meaning love in Fijian, you will certainly love the oceanfront bures and suites that are steps away from a pristine, white sand beach. Enjoy complementary sea kayaks, bikes, SUPs, snorkeling gear, hobie cat sail boats, and glass bottom kayaks to […]
May 12, 2014
A new luxury resort in the midst of stunning, rugged beauty. Alila Jabal Akhdar overlooks a dramatic gorge with views of the Al Hajar mountains of Oman on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The design of this resort is inspired by the ancient forts of the area, and traditional Omani constructions techniques and […]
May 9, 2014
You deserve a little (well, maybe not so little!) splurge once in a while! Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private island, is available for you and 29 of your closest friends to rent. This breathtaking 74 acre island in the British Virgin Islands has a plethora of activities to choose from including 2 tennis courts, […]
May 1, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Interested in a surf and yoga retreat but don’t want to “rough it”? Try Escape Haven’s Surf Camp & Health Retreat held in Byron Bay, close to the easternmost point of mainland Australia. With an intimate group of only 8 women, you’ll enjoy a luxury beachfront villa, complete with its own […]
May 1, 2014
Exclusive responsible luxury. Nihiwatu is a slice of paradise on the island of Sumba in eastern Indonesia. The 12 private villas, hand-built by local craftsmen using materials indigenous to Indonesia, have panoramic views of the azure Indian Ocean and private pools. Activities include world class surfing, snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and […]
April 22, 2014
Opa! Iconic Santorini is a luxury hotel carved into the caldera rim on the beautiful island of Santorini. The Greek-inspired residential style rooms and suites have large windows in order to take advantage of the views of the stunning caldera and the azure blue waters of the Aegean Sea and some have an indoor pool or […]
April 17, 2014
A tranquil retreat. Amanoi, from the Sanskrit word for “peace” and the Vietnamese word for “place”, is most definitely a peaceful place situated in the rolling hills of Nui Chua National Park, one of Vietnam’s largest natural conservation sites and overlooking the beautiful white-sand beach of Vinh Hy Bay. Throughout the resort, you’ll see traditional […]
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 […]
April 15, 2014
Coming July 6, 2014. Join WomanTours for their White Mountains of New Hampshire cycling tour. Stay in impressive grand hotels and view stunning scenery on this moderate to advanced level tour as you loop through the White Mountains. There will be some steep climbs (feel free to take the shuttle if you need a break!) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
January 14, 2014
A great bag for busy TrailblazerGirls. The Vary You Backpack Purse by our friends at Thirty-One Gifts is such a versatile bag. It easily converts to a backpack, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or one-shoulder backpack with a comfortable, adjustable strap. Loads of room for all your personal items with 2 large compartments and more pockets […]
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 […]
October 29, 2013
A gorgeous lodge on a gorgeous island. Australia’s Lord Howe Island is the location of Capella Lodge, an intimate, luxury resort. This island, distinguished as an UNESCO World Heritage site, is known as the southernmost coral reef in the world. It’s the ideal location for snorkeling and diving to explore the more than 490 tropical […]
October 16, 2013
A unique experience to view the Aurora Borealis. In the wintertime, the Hotel Kakslauttanen in northern Finland offers lodging in glass igloos. Made out of a special thermal glass that doesn’t frost over even with variations in the outside and inside temperatures, you’ll stay relatively toasty inside and enjoy laying in bed viewing the beautiful […]
October 14, 2013
A luxury desert getaway. Stay at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia and experience five star accommodations overlooking the Namib Desert and the Namib Sand Sea, a recently inscribed UNESCO World Heritage site that is the only coastal fog desert in the world. Ten, private, stone and glass villas have magnificent views of the desert plains […]
October 7, 2013
A five star, all-inclusive, all-season getaway in Vermont. Twin Farms, the former home of Nobel prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis and journalist Dorothy Thompson, is set among 300 acres of meadows and woodlands in central Vermont. Treat yourself by staying in one of ten individually decorated private cottages such as the Aviary with its contemporary style […]
September 27, 2013
Polynesian island paradise. The Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury resort with thatched-roof bungalows spread out in lush tropical gardens and across the turquoise waters of a calm lagoon. The coral reefs are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, and a plethora of other water-related activities like kayaking, outrigger canoeing and […]
September 24, 2013
An incredible, exclusive, luxury retreat. Cayo Espanto is a five star resort located on a 4-acre island just 3 miles off the coast of Belize. Each spectacular villa affords privacy with silver-trunked black mangrove trees, making you feel like you have your own secluded island all to yourself. An incredible staff to guest ratio of […]
August 30, 2013
Tropical island, spa, outdoor activities, gourmet food…sign us up! The BodyHoliday on the stunning island of St Lucia is a luxury all-inclusive resort. By no means an exhaustive list, there’s water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, tennis, golf, tai chi, yoga, biking, and archery. With so many complementary activities to choose from, you can […]
August 22, 2013
Sleeping in the trees? The Treehotel, in northern Sweden, offers a one-of-a-kind experience with their unique “treerooms”. There’s the Mirrorcube, a 4 metre cube suspended in the air via an aluminum frame attached to a tree trunk. On the outside, the walls are reflective but treated with a special coating so birds don’t fly into […]
August 20, 2013
Discover Ayers Rock from your own private tent. Longitude 131°, located on a sand dune on the edge of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, takes glamping to the extreme. Their 15 luxury tents each have breathtaking views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and are individually decorated to pay homage to an early Australian pioneer or explorer. Excursions to […]