[ad_1] Many spa resorts built on and around hot springs lay claim to superlatives when it comes to the thermal waters that are the star attraction of their properties. The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO, is no exception – but it has earned its bragging rights honestly, as its Mother Spring aquifer holds the…
[ad_1] My husband and I were making the long drive from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Portland, Oregon to see our new grandchild. Typically, we break up the road trip by staying two nights along the way. We also include some sightseeing as in this part of the country there is some magnificent scenery along the…
[ad_1] Feynan Ecolodge and Wadi Dana beyond. Photo © Feynan Ecolodge The sun had already set when we arrived at Feynan Ecolodge, after a long, winding drive into this remote corner of Jordan. We’d gotten off our bus at the “Feynan Reception Centre,” where we transferred to smaller four-wheel-drive vehicles, owned and driven by local…
[ad_1] Can a landmark like Hotel 24 South embody a city’s spirit? You bet. The independently-owned Hotel 24 South in Staunton, Virginia, is not only a iconic architectural gem. The Historic Hotels of America property is also a cultural beacon. The hotel sits in the heart of an downtown full of entrepreneurs. Just walk a…
[ad_1] ShantyStay, Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada Prince Edward Island has some of Canada’s most beautiful beaches. A road trip along PEI’s Points East Coastal Drive takes you past more than 50 of these sandy shores, offering both dramatic landscapes and ready access to oceangoing adventures. Souris Beach and boardwalk As you’re traveling PEI’s east…
[ad_1] Evening at Saraya Rum Private Luxury Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan The dancing began shortly after dinner at Saraya Rum Private Luxury Camp, a stylish “glamping” retreat set amid the reddish desert sands of Wadi Rum Protected Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Jordan. Clad in long white robes, several staff members urged guests…
[ad_1] Kangaroos and wine. It may seem like and unexpected pairing, but it’s part of the magic of a stay at Spicers Vineyards Estate in Pokolbin. Located on a private vineyard about a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney, the boutique hotel is an ideal base to explore Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest continuous grape growing region. Vineyards…
[ad_1] Cruising to the “flowerpots” on Flowerpot Island The Bruce Peninsula is one of the most beautiful destinations in Ontario for an outdoor getaway. Located four hours’ drive northwest of Toronto, this finger of land that juts into Lake Huron is home to two national parks — Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National…
[ad_1] Nicknamed the Sonoma Serengeti, Safari West wildlife preserve is located on 400-acres in Sonoma wine country. As if a visit to one of Northern California’s top wine regions wasn’t enough of a draw, Safari West takes things up another notch, offering guests the chance to sleep in luxury tents alongside exotic wildlife. From cheetahs…
[ad_1] Where the Jungle and Luxury Intersect Irapay Amazon Lodge is located in Iquitos, the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon. Though the city may be large by jungle standards, there are only two ways to get there: by plane or boat. No roads lead to Iquitos, thus ensuring some of its remoteness and yet…
