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Jade Mountain, St Lucia
May 6, 2013
A true getaway in beautiful St Lucia… Jade Mountain is a luxury resort with sweeping views of the St Lucia’s Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Caribbean Sea. Most of the accommodations are “sanctuaries” with the 4th wall open to the fabulous views while at the same time allowing for complete privacy and […]
Bagan Temple Marathon
May 1, 2013
Coming November 2, 2013. The first ever Bagan Temple Marathon is a destination event through the beautiful country of Myanmar. Choose a full marathon or half marathon that starts and finishes in front of Htilominlo Temple, an impressive three story tall brick Buddhist temple. The route is relatively flat on a mixture of gravel and […]
San Juan Islands National Monument
April 18, 2013
One of the newest National Monuments (March 25, 2013), the San Juan Islands are an active TrailblazerGirl’s dream. The San Juan Islands in Washington State’s Puget Sound are made up of an archipelago of over 450 islands, rocks, and pinnacles and can be reached by either taking a ferry or a sea plane. Once there, […]
Lena Pillars Nature Park, Sakha Republic
March 27, 2013
One of the newest inscriptions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List…Lena Pillars Nature Park in the Sakha Republic (Russia). Impressive, large rocks in the shape of pillars, spires, towers, arches, and colonnades line the banks of the Lena River, the 10th longest river in the world. The site also contains a wealth of Cambrian fossil remains of numerous […]
Kitzsteinhorn Resort, Austria
March 20, 2013
Skiing or snowboarding almost all year round? Yes, on Kitzsteinhorn glacier in the Austrian Alps! Other highlights include the cool Ice Camp where you can grab a drink and watch movies in igloos, Gipfelwelt 3000 where you can take the cable car to the summit station to brave Salzburg’s highest panorama-platforms for a fantastic view […]
Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia
March 15, 2013
From the land of French Polynesia comes Tahitian pearls, Tahitian vanilla and Le Taha’a. Le Taha’a is surrounded by pristine waters and is located steps from an incredible coral garden, and the Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is the place for all TrailblazerGirls to go to for hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling, scuba diving, exploration, […]
Explore the Heart & Soul Borneo, Malaysia by Adventurous Women
March 5, 2013
Coming March 9, 2014. (Yes, start planning now) This 13-day active adventure takes you across the natural treasures of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. The Explore the Heart & Soul Borneo, Malaysia by Adventurous Women will visit one of the only orangutan sanctuaries in the world, exotic caves and national parks, lowland […]
YardStash II Outdoor Storage
February 27, 2013
A portable shed? Sort of. The YardStash II Outdoor Storage is essentially a tent for your gear. Taking less than 15 minutes for one person to set-up, and weighing about 16 lbs, it easily stores two adult bikes plus more. This is a great idea if you’re bike-packing and want to protect your gear at […]
Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden
February 14, 2013
You know you want to. You may have already heard of the hotel made from ice every winter, and yes it really does exist. When you spend the night at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, you sleep in a thermal sleeping bag on a bed built by ice blocks over a mattress topped with reindeer […]
Sailcloth Duffels by SailorBags
January 31, 2013
Duffel with style. Yea, duffels are sometimes the perfect bag with a big open space that’ll fit any gear, but they usually look like something a guy would sling over his shoulder. But wait, Sailcloth Duffels by SailorBags are different. Made from the incredibly strong and sturdy double-layered cloth used to make sails, these duffels […]
Iditarod Trail Race
January 29, 2013
Coming March 2, 2013. Did you know that yes you can get involved with the world-renowned Iditarod Trail Race? In Anchorage, there is the ceremonial start of the Iditarod that you can participate in… just go early to visit with the mushers & dogs as they get ready along 4th avenue. Join other folks as […]
Bicycling in Bhutan by WomanTours
January 28, 2013
Coming in April & October 2013. Join WomanTours on this unique 10-day bike adventure to experience the exotic Kingdom of Bhutan. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know that Bhutan is a nation smaller in size than West Virginia, nestled in the Himalayan Mountains between China and India. Its rural population, forested river valleys, […]
Fotopedia Heritage App
January 8, 2013
A top 50 in Apple’s App Hall of Fame, the Fotopedia Heritage App combines one of the world’s largest photo book with an inspiring travel guide which doubles as an entertaining teaching and bed-time reader. But what makes TrailblazerGirl so interested is that this app was created with the UNESCO World Heritage Center, so it […]
Top Getaways of 2012
December 20, 2012
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 2012 reviews in the Getaways category. And the getaway that came out on top was… drum role please… the Peter Island Resort and Spa, British Virgin Islands, your own private luxury island […]
TransAm Van-Supported Tour by Adventure Cycling Association
November 20, 2012
Coming May 18 to Aug 8, 2013. Ready for something epic in your life? How about a cross-country bike tour? The TransAm Van-Supported Tour by Adventure Cycling Association starts in Williamsburg, VA and ends 83 days later in Florence, OR. Yes, there will be some rest days, so you’re “only” cycling for 72 of those […]
Whitepod, Swiss Alps
November 16, 2012
Welcome to Whitepod… your eco-luxurious alpine hotel with 15 dome-shaped “tents” overlooking the village of Les Cerniers in the Swiss Alps. Each “tent” (notice the quotes because that word tents doesn’t really do these justice) includes a wood-burning stove and a private bathroom. But have no worry TrailblazerGirls, the resort that sits all around you […]
Yoga, Adventure & Pure Bliss in Dominica by Serendipity Traveler
November 16, 2012
Coming Jan 17-25, 2013. The Island of Dominica, aka the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, may be little known but that’s just because it’s still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity. But that means it also hosts the world’s second-largest hot spring, large tropical forests (including a UNESCO World Heritage sites), hundreds of streams, coastlines and […]
Canyon Calling, Adventures for Women: Magic Morocco 2013
November 12, 2012
Coming April 15-26, 2013. Grab your girlfriends for an adventure you all will never forget… a trek across the country of Morocco with Canyon Calling Adventures for Women. Storied locales like the bazaars of Marrakesh are followed by riding the rapids and paddling the crystal blue waters near the Bin El Ouidane dam; from hiking […]
Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji
November 9, 2012
Okay Fiji fans. Get ready to drool. The Taveuni Palms Resort in Fiji is the definition of luxury embodied in paradise. Here, you TrailblazerGirls can choose from waterfall hikes, coastal walks, horseback riding, black pearl farm tours, natural water slides, snorkeling, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing, dolphin watching (yes!) and complementary kayaking. Fiji’s crystal-clear waters, […]
Kauai Multi-Sport Adventure by Wild Women Expeditions
November 8, 2012
Coming March 18, 2013. If you want to have it all, check out the Kauai Multi-Sport Adventure by Wild Women Expeditions. Yes, this trip will include time for rest, reflection and relaxation, but let’s admit it, it’s really about the activities: kayaking the Wailua River, standup paddling, surfing, snorkeling, outrigger canoeing, hiking the NaPali Coast […]
Goldstream Provincial Park
November 7, 2012
BC’s answer to seeing the fall colors… “massive trees, majestic waterfalls, a meandering river that meets the sea, flowers, birds and fascinating fish are but a few of the attractions that draw people to Goldstream Provincial Park, a mere 16 km from downtown Victoria on southern Vancouver Island (in British Columbia, Canada). The park is […]
Matemo Island, Mozambique
October 30, 2012
Survivor fans unite! Matemo Island is not only one of the most pristine protected marine areas of Mozambique being surrounded by the stunning turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, exotic fauna and flora and breathtaking coral reefs. It also hosts some of this planets best snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking and… the unique experience of […]
Canyon Calling, Adventures for Women: New Zealand – The Best!
October 22, 2012
Everything New Zealand in one easy package. Highlights on this “New Zealand – The Best!” tour by Canyon Calling Adventures for Women include hiking a glacier that tumbles into a rain forest, sea-kayaking turquoise waters to golden sand beaches, sailing in the Bay of Islands and horse riding beneath the Southern Alps. This beautiful country, […]
Expedition Vancouver
October 10, 2012
A west coast getaway… to Vancouver appeals to every TrailblazerGirl we know. Plan to be as active as you can be in a city that really encourages it with opportunities galore for biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, rollerblading, scuba diving, golfing, ziplining, bunjee jumping, windsurfing, whitewater rafting and paddle boarding all right there in the city […]