Adventure Tourism with Intrepid

Adventure Tourism: Next Trend in Travel Treasure

The adventure tourism industry is poised to take a big leap this decade, especially following the tough lock-downs of the past years instituted as Covid protection measures. In fact, a survey released last month by the Adventure Travel Trade Association shows: +On average, adventure-focused trips were 52% full (up from 36% in 2020) +The average number of […]

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New Las Vegas Museum Opens the Doors of Perception

Las Vegas has always been about perception – just look at what a row of cherries can do. One man’s pits are another man’s pleasure. And so it is that a new museum dedicated to the way we perceive things around us has opened in the Mid-Strip area of Las Vegas, with an eye for helping […]

Disney Parks 2022

Imagineering Minds: Disney Parks and Experiences Continue to Innovate

Disney is in a roll. From joining the Guardians of the Galaxy for an intergalactic adventure at EPCOT to exploring the riveting new routes available for the Disney Cruise Line, the global travel and entertainment company has plenty in store for 2022 to bring new customers and fans into the fold. “Since the beginning, people […]

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George V, Paris: Unique Stocking Stuffers for Christmas

Paris in the plans? Try some precious holiday pampering options at the legendary Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. In the magnificent setting of Le Cinq, guests can take part in cooking classes led by the Hotel’s Michelin-starred chefs in special holiday masterclasses that end with lunch or afternoon tea enjoyed in the restaurant’s elegant […]

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Where to Find Ghosts in America this Halloween

Where to find ghosts this Halloween? As we embrace the spookiest time of the year, travelers are heading to corners unknown to explore the secrets hidden in the shadows of America’s most historic and most haunted cities. From ghosts and gangsters to witches and cemeteries, check out these spooky experiences in cities across the US […]

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Taos Ski Valley for Laid-back Skiers Anxious to Avoid Crowds

Taos Ski Valley is ready for its close-up for this 2021-2022 winter season. With focus on re-dos, new builds and a host of new activities to show off the destination welcomes serious skiers and powder hounds of all ages and skill levels with an uncrowded and laid back setting that many a winter vacation-seeker will crave. […]

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Adventures by Disney 2022: New Tours, Private Adventure Destinations

Starting this spring and with the hope enough herd immunity takes over to banish new threats from menacing Covid virus mutations, families can venture to one of America’s most scenic destinations with Adventures by Disney. This new destination is an old one, indeed: exploring the magnificent sights and  flavors of New England. The brand-new guided vacation […]

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Personal Growth, Mindful Travel … Pandemic-Style

The global pandemic has altered more than the way we travel, more than the way we do business and more than the way we shop at Costco. It has also changed our personalities, according to a new study by Oracle.  A representative survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers found the harsh circumstances wrought by COVID-19 have […]

Adventurous Travel Delights for Savvy Wanderers

For adventurous travelers ready to take off but looking for a touch of luxury mixed with exotic natural settings that offer plenty of social distancing, here are some options for groups and solos seeking to find that special spot. Inara Camp in central Morocco is a luxury desert camp experience in the foothills of the Atlas […]

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Travel Wallet Woes? Comfort Found

What’s in your wallet? Well, I can tell you what’s in mine … and yes, a Capital One credit card might be among the flotsam I cannot access smoothly without business cards, bank cards, insurance cards, money and receipts flying out of tight, mis-designed pockets. Keeping track of that wallet is another tale of woe, […]