Mongolia: Cool Yurts, Flaming Cliffs, Ancient Eggs
Tours to Mongolia are few and far between as these ancient steppes of “Eternal Blue Skies” are out of range for all but those who know this land well. The Mongolian-American tour company, Nomadic Expeditions, has taken this challenge to new tiers of possibility, opening up a world that only recently rose to welcoming […]
Carnival Corp. Takes Cruising into Future at CES
At this year’s CES in Las Vegas earlier this month an unlikely keynote opened the tech show with some “key” announcements. Carnival Corporation’s CEO Arnold Donald told leisions of listeners – some 150,000 to 200,000 attendees and exhibitors in to check out the very latest in a global society that is growing increasingly smaller […]
Winter Weekend Vacays In; Staycations Out
Winter is a great time for weekend getaways. And it is also a great time to cozy up at home. A new study, however, indicates that the “staycation” concept is getting left behind and the weekend getaway is back. According to Enterprise’s “Weekend Getaway Survey,” nearly two-thirds of individuals who plan on taking a weekend […]
Hotels of the Future? Here’s a Glimpse of 2060
The hotels of the future will likely look far different than what they are today. When travelers check into a hotel in 2060 they can expect it to feature augmented reality, artificial intelligence, morphing beds, robotics, touchscreen everything, hyper connectivity and much more, as revealed by a “Hotels of the Future” study written by renowned […]
Travel: The Simple Secret to Happiness
According to Booking.com, vacations bring people more happiness than their wedding day. In fact, more than half the people surveyed said they prefer traveling over going on a date with their partner; three quarters of those asked would book a vacation to cheer themselves up when they’re in need of a happiness boost; seven of […]
Chablé Opens with Magical Mayan Mystique
One of the newest resorts to open on the Yucatan Peninsula may also be one of the most intriguing. Chablé Resort, located some 25 miles from Merida, comes as a welcome segue from many of the mass-marketed golf and family resorts on the Riviera Maya and the quaint, but less sophisticated boutique properties scattered about […]
Top Seven Adventure Tour Destinations for 2017
With the holiday season and new year just ahead, attention has quickly turning from beach getaways and barbecues to holiday travel planning. Stride Travel, the largest search and reviews site for tours & adventure experiences, has provided some insights into the top trending adventure tour destinations for 2017. According to Stride, the most popular […]
Travel: When Time is Money, People Pay
An annual traveler survey from Choice Hotels reveals Americans will increase travel spending in 2017, and identifies the top domestic and international destinations for this spending. “Even though Americans are busier than ever, this survey reinforces that travel matters. People are willing to spend significantly more than last year to explore new places,” said Patrick […]
Ready for Your First Rodeo? Dude Ranch Primer
There was a time not long ago when the mention of a “dude ranch” conjured images of women who were holed up among the tumbleweeds of rural Nevada for six weeks waiting for their residency/divorce papers to come through. Today, the term is forever branded in the lexicon of travel and hospitality as a luxury […]
Travel Stocking Stuffers for Winter Gift Ideas
Wintering Where the Angels Breathe in Lake Tahoe The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, is welcoming the season with some après-ski therapy. After a long day on the slopes, guests can have an Après-Ski Champagne Experience, offered daily from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. by the resort fire pit, featuring Moët & […]
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