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L’Hotel Anjajavy, Madagascar
June 19, 2012
Guess where TrailblazerGirl is now… there is no road to Anjajavy. Anjajavy lies in the heart of the Menabe Sakalava territory, but you can fly in from Antananarivo. Give up? We’re in the forests of Madagascar in one of the most remote resorts in the world, L’Hotel Anjajavy. Here you can sail on catamarans, snorkel […]
Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island 1km Swim by Fiji Swims
June 15, 2012
Coming August 25, 2012. If only you could write-off the trip as a work expense. The folks at Fiji Swims are sponsoring their 1 km Treasure Island to Beachcomber Island swim, and yes, that’s in Fiji. Imagine crystal-clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of (friendly) marine life. The swim is really designed for […]
Santa Barbara Triathlon Women-Only Sprint Course
June 12, 2012
Coming August 26, 2012. This exclusive event for female athletes includes a 500-yard swim, 6-mile bike ride and 2-mile run. The Santa Barbara Triathlon Women-Only Sprint Course will challenge you while at the same time providing attainable goals to advance in your triathlon training. The swim is relatively calm and the bike ride and run […]
Hotel Salto Chico, explora Patagonia
June 11, 2012
Patagonia… original land of the giants? At the southern end of South America, where the Andes end, Magellan and his fellow Spaniards (whose heights averaged 5ft 1in) encountered the Tehuelches people (whose heights averaged 5ft 11in) in 1520 and named them the Patagon, roughly interpreted as “big footed,” and their land as Patagonia, the “land […]
Alaska Midnight Sun by Canyon Calling, Adventure for Women
June 6, 2012
Coming July 15-22, 2012. 8 days exploring the final American frontier: Alaska. You’ll experience white water rafting, horseback riding, glacier walking, sea kayaking and more. You’ll see grizzlies, moose, caribou, otters, bald eagles and more. You’ll take home memories for a lifetime and more. Canyon Calling, Adventure for Women has organized this amazing Alaskan journey […]
Vie Ferrate in the Dolomites
June 1, 2012
We’re guessing you’ve heard of the Dolomites but aren’t quite sure where they are or why you’d go there. Well, the Dolomites is the name for a series of mesmerizing mountain ranges, forming the eastern most part of the Alps in northeastern Italy, and one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With vistas that […]
Boucan by Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia
May 25, 2012
Dumb question of the day… do you like chocolate? How about a resort with its own Cacao (the botanical name for chocolate) Plantation? Or lounging around the infinity pool ordering chocolate treats in addition to cocktails? Yep, the luxurious Boucan resort in St. Lucia is now open. It’s owned and operated by the Hotel Chocolat […]
Kalalau Trail, Kauai
May 24, 2012
Hike the Fantasy Island. What’s known as one of the most beautiful coastal hikes in the entire world, the Nā Pali Coast on the island of Kauai (Hawaii) blends the majesty of steep mountains right alongside the tropical Pacific. This trail, which you’ve likely seen in movies and TV countless times, is no casual hike. […]
Minaret Station
May 21, 2012
Wanna get away? We mean really, really get away… to a luxury resort accessible only by helicopter. Minaret Station in the New Zealand mountains is isolated within a glacially carved valley and surrounded by mountain peaks as well as native bush and wildlife. The suites are sumptuous, and the activities are awesome and include heli […]
Niagara Falls Pathways by WomanTours
May 18, 2012
Coming July 8-11, 2012. Let’s admit it, the Canada side of Niagara Falls is a million times more beautiful than the US side. I’m sorry, but it’s true. And the team at WomanTours have planned a fun 4-day bike trip from Niagara Falls (Canada) along the scenic Niagara River through several picturesque villages, all while […]
The Best of Tanzania & Kilimanjaro by ROAM
May 17, 2012
Coming February 14-March 2, 2013. Dreaming of the ultimate safari through the best of Tanzania and Kilimanjaro? Start planning now because the folks at Roam Adventures are have organized this amazing 17-days/16-nights, women-only, all-inclusive getaway that will take you from the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro to the glaciers of Tanzania to the Serengeti and the […]
Best of The Grand Tetons in Wyoming by Serendipity Traveler
May 15, 2012
Coming June 19-24, 2012. Imagine 6-days and 5-nights of outdoor adventures and wildlife viewing in the pristine Grand Tetons National Park, each day to return to luxury accommodations in Teton Village and fine dining in and around Jackson Hole. The folks at Serendipity Traveler, which specializes in trips for adventurous women, are arranging everything from […]
Overland Track bushwalk in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
May 14, 2012
While the US has its Appalachian Trail, Tasmania has its Overland Track spanning some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world. The track is a 6-day, 65 km walk through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The park system has quotas so that the trail doesn’t get overrun, so folks will need to signup […]
naked Retreat
May 11, 2012
We leave no stone unturned in our travels, and we’ve discovered a magical place a couple of hours outside Shanghai, which also happens to be listed as one of 2012’s best new hotels by Conde Nast. Imagine a bamboo forest and tranquil tea plantation on a 60-acre resort where natural, green materials are used to […]
Rancho La Puerta
May 8, 2012
About 1.5 hours inland from San Diego, and just over the border, is the wondrous Rancho La Puerta in Tecate. Noted as one of the World’s Best Destination Spas, they’re now hosting week-long health and fitness programs with the goal of enriching your mind, body and spirit through exercise, relaxation and luxurious surroundings. Their regular […]