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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 […]
City Jogging Tours
November 26, 2013
What could be better than sightseeing in London? Sightseeing and getting some exercise! Check out City Jogging Tours for their guided running tours of London – choose from 6 Scheduled City tours or if you have somewhere specific in mind, get a customized tour. The scheduled tours range in length from 6km to 12km and […]
Sea Cliff Climbing Course by Rock and Sun
November 7, 2013
Coming November 23, 2013. If rock climbing isn’t challenging enough for you, try the Sea Cliff Climbing Course by Rock and Sun. The course takes place on the limestone cliffs in south Pembrokeshire, Wales, an ideal place with moderate weather, big holds, and breathtaking views of the sea. Small course size with a maximum ratio […]
ParisRunningTours
October 29, 2013
Bonjour, Paris! On your next trip to Paris, go on one of the running tours offered by ParisRunningTours.They offer 7 tours covering different areas or interests like the Left Bank, the Most Beautiful Palaces, or the French Revolution. Tours are led by an experienced runner/coach and most are 6-12 km and last about an hour. […]
Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
October 17, 2013
Did the Irish giant, Finn McCool, build this bridge at one time linking Ireland to Scotland? So goes a popular legend associated with the Giant’s Causeway. In any case, it’s a spectacular natural wonder of the world, and the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland. It’s composed of over 40,000 basalt columns that […]
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia
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 […]
Great Urban Race
October 11, 2013
TrailblazerGirl loves these urban amazing-race-like events. This one is called the Great Urban Race and is held in various location throughout the US with an end-of-the-year championship race in Puerto Rico. Create a team of 2-4 of your smartest TrailblazerGirl-friends and solve 12 clues before 5pm. Make sure to bring your smart phone to help […]
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
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 […]
Clothing Arts Pick-Pocket Proof Pants
September 26, 2013
Traveling TrailblazerGirls, you need these pants! The Pick-Pocket Proof Pants from Clothing Arts are designed to thwart theft of your valuables as well as look stylish. All five visible pockets have either a secure zipper or button flap – notice we said “visible” because there are 2 hidden zip pockets within 2 of the button […]
City Running Tours
September 19, 2013
Stay fit even while on vacation or traveling. City Running Tours offers guided individual or group running tours in various cities through the US. The individual running tours can be personalized whether it’s meeting you at your hotel or covering a specific area that you’d like to explore. The group tours are for all levels […]
La Fresh Wipes
September 10, 2013
A wipe for anything! La Fresh has created two lines of wipes for us active TrailblazerGirls. Both lines have portable, individually wrapped wipes – the Eco-Beauty line is biodegradable and has super useful wipes like an oil-free face cleanser, refreshing body smoother, and nail polish remover. The Travel Lite line has helpful wipes such as […]
Trakdot
September 9, 2013
Ever “lose” you luggage? Trakdot is a handy little device that will allow you to track exactly where your checked baggage is located. This FAA-compliant and FCC-certified device uses patented technology and the cellular network to send email or text messages to you to let you know where your bag is. It runs on 2 […]
Chief World Explorer with Jauntaroo
September 6, 2013
Travel the world and get paid!?! That’s what the folks at Jauntaroo are proposing. They are accepting applications for one lucky person to be their Chief World Explorer to travel, all expenses paid, around the world and receive a salary of $100K (yes, that is not a typo, $100K!). You’ll spend an entire year exploring […]
France: Provence Bike by Freewheeling Adventures
September 5, 2013
Coming September 15 and October 6, 2013. Freewheeling Adventures is offering a wonderful tour of the Provence area of France this fall. You’ll start your journey in Avignon with its ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts and travel through quintessential French villages and countrysides, easily understanding how the Impressionists received their inspiration. Aix-en-Provence is […]
Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Tasmania
September 3, 2013
Escape to Tasmania. The Bay of Fires Lodge Walk is a 4-day walking holiday along the East Coast of Tasmania. The guided trek along the unspoiled beaches and rocky headlands will lead you to spend the first night at the Forester Beach Camp in tent cabins set close to the beach. After another 9-14km hike, you’ll […]
EcoCamp Patagonia – Torres del Paine
August 27, 2013
The world’s first geodesic dome hotel. A trip to EcoCamp Patagonia in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile is a unique glamping experience with its cozy geodesic dome tents complete with ceiling windows allowing you to fall asleep counting the star-filled sky. Spend your days exploring the Patagonian wilderness with your friendly guides by hiking, […]
Treehotel, Sweden
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 […]
Longitude 131°, Australia
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 […]
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, Colorado
August 8, 2013
Ever heard of sand sledding or sandboarding? Well, Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in Colorado contains the tallest dunes in North America and is just perfect for trying out this sport. With specially designed sleds or boards that slide across the sand rather than sink into it, you can slide down anywhere on […]
Climate Ride NYC-DC
August 6, 2013
Coming September 21, 2013. A ride for a good cause. The goal of Climate Ride is to raise awareness and support sustainability, bike advocacy, and environmental causes. Climate Ride NYC-DC is a five day cycling adventure that starts in the heart of Manhattan and ends on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. They take care […]
The Bridge Climb, Sydney, Australia
August 6, 2013
Tired of climbing mountains? Well, how about climbing a bridge? The Bridge Climb is a unique experience where you scale the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world’s largest steel-arch bridge. You travel 1,332 steps securely latched to the bridge as you walk on catwalks, ascend 4 ladders, and cross the spine of the bridge. A spectacular view of […]
Alpine Adventure on the Edge of the Great Bear Rainforest by Wild Women Expeditions
May 22, 2013
Coming August 21, 2013. Another great trip by our friends at Wild Women Expeditions. With the Alpine Adventure on the Edge of the Great Bear Rainforest trip, get ready to explore the Pacific Coast Mountain Range on the west coast of British Columbia. Travel by float plane to this remote wilderness and enjoy beautiful alpine hiking […]
Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries by Adventures in Good Company
May 14, 2013
Coming July 6, 2013. Looking for a unique location to visit? Check out Adventures in Good Company’s Bulgaria’s Mountains And Monasteries trip this summer. It will be 8 days of hiking through beautiful countryside and charming small villages filled with history and culture, as well as visits to four of Bulgaria’s most striking monasteries, one […]
Guilden Large Carryall by GiveLoveCycle
May 9, 2013
A great bag for the urban TrailblazerGirl cyclist! The Guilden Large Carryall by GiveLoveCycle is a stylish and practical bag for all your essentials. Some of the best features are: a separate shoe compartment, large interior for holding your helmet, reflective piping, adjustable/removable straps to convert it to a backpack, cross-body, or handbag.