GeoCultura adventures

Travel to the Ends – and Beginnings – of the Earth 

If 2022 was the year of returning to travel, 2023 is the year of making those travel plans count.  To that point, London-based GeoCultura LTD is launching some 19 tour departures in 2023 that will take curious and engaged travelers through the deserts, prairies and forests of North America to the rocky crags of Scotland to the hidden highlights […]

Best time to visit Peru

Best Time to Visit Peru? What You Need to Know

The Best time to visit Peru would normally be any time with the dry season between May and October as optimal. But the 19th largest country in the world (at 800 miles long and 350 miles wide) has been experiencing political upheavals and as of this month, it may not be the best time to visit […]

Trip to Australia Western-Australia

Trip to Australia: Add Adventurous Activities in Perth and Beyond

A trip to Australia may be in the cards as this could be the year of the far-cation. There may be no place is farther from the United States than Western Australia and that means adding some adventurous activities in Perth and beyond. Perth, Western Australia’s capital, is halfway around the world from the East […]

Las Vegas Marijuana Vacations

Las Vegas Marijuana Vacationers Now Have a Hotel to Call Home: The Lexi

Las Vegas marijuana vacations are now a reality as the landmark Artisan Hotel recently became The Lexi – a new concept by Arizona-based Elevations Hotels and Resorts. In a town known for its “bigger is better” philosophy, the new reimagined property is set to bring an intimate and modern travel experience to Las Vegas when it […]

Overseas-Adventure-Travel

Free Airfare on Small Group Adventures this Summer and Fall

Travelers who dream of spending the night on an Icelandic horse farm, getting up close to rare mountain gorillas, or visiting the fairytale landscapes of Turkey’s Cappadocia this year are in luck. Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), the leader in personalized small group and solo travel for Americans ages 50 and older, announced free airfare on select summer and fall 2023 departures […]

travel deals Hotel Packages

Inside Hotels: Savings on Spring & Summer Stays

  Inside hotels? There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than by planning the perfect spring break or early summer getaway. Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind or explore and adventure, these excellent hotels have you covered.  Pacific Edge Hotel Laguna Beach, CA There are plenty of places to stay in Laguna Beach, but not all […]

flower festivals: February orchid shows

Flower Festivals Present Warm Edge to Winter’s Wrath

Flower festivals By Susan Mckee Flower festivals are in bloom again. And if it’s February it must the time for orchid shows. The wild tropical plant that’s become a reliable greenhouse bloomer brightens the days as the countdown to spring continues. Orchidaceae, the Orchid family, is a diverse group of flowering plants belonging to the […]

Cruise to Iceland on HAL

Cruise to Iceland or Mexico as the Next Big Trip

Cruise to Iceland. The destination is expected to become the new “it” itinerary next year and Holland America Line (HAL) is getting onboard with the demand with 29 sailings that range from weeklong getaways and longer, with more in-depth journeys. The close-to-home cruises that depart or end in Boston, Massachusetts are set up for family getaways and […]

Fit travel at Westin

Fit Travel: Pack Light & Stay Motivated  

Fit Travel means more than being strong enough to handle the crowds, chaos and conundrums of traveling. It also means staying fit on the road.  To that end,  Westin Hotels & Resorts is providing signature wellness programs that empower guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, which is easily noted as while […]

Wellness travel trends

Wellness in Mind: Top Wellness Trends for 2023

Wellness is the agenda at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS),  which releases its annual “Future of Wellness” report, with the 12 wellness trends for 2023. Several motifs are clear …  Extreme differences in consumer values. Patterns reflect a dramatic shift in consumer values brought about by the pandemic: away from a “self-obsessed” wellbeing to a demand for science and […]