With its enviable location in the heart of Denver‘s upscale Cherry Creek shopping and dining district, Hotel Clio makes an excellent home base for a Mile High getaway. It’s especially appealing if you want to spend time in Colorado’s capital checking out the area restaurant scene, browsing dozens of locally owned boutiques, or strolling along…
When The Gant opened its doors in 1973, a daily adult lift ticket to ski in Aspen cost just $5. My, how times have changed! (A daily lift ticket now costs upwards of $200 when not purchased in advance.) What hasn’t changed in 50 years? The Gant continues to offer comfortable condominium-style accommodations for visitors…
If you’re at all concerned about the state of your planet and how much garbage is floating around in our oceans, do your part and carry one of the best water purifiers for travelers when you hit the road. If you want to be a responsible traveler, the first step is one of the easiest:…
Every year at Christmastime, my mother chooses and champions a charitable cause. In lieu of fruitcakes, popcorn tins and kitschy socks, she sends out donations to what she considers the best non-profit organizations in our honor. It’s not that she isn’t festive, or doesn’t believe in celebrating Christmas traditions. But when it comes to gift-giving, she assumes…
Responsible tourism is an active awareness about the effects travel can have on destinations and the people and wildlife who inhabit them, both positive and negative. The general idea is that when all segments of the tourism industry– tour operators, hotels, government organizations, locals, and travelers themselves– take responsibility for ensuring travel is sustainable, it makes better places for people to live in…
Water collection and storage is nothing new. Humans have been harvesting rainwater for centuries… millennia, actually. In fact, many of the ancient archaeological sites that we love to visit—Machu Picchu, the aqueducts of Rome, the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, the ponds and linear channels of Angkor Wat, the rice terraces of the Philippines—provide great models…
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 its…
Visiting Sicily by car is a good decision, but not one to be taken lightly. I am a huge advocate for self-drive vacations and after spending 10 days on this unusually beautiful island I am convinced that a road trip through Sicily is the best way to explore the island. Driving in Sicily However, driving…
In 1891, the building that now houses the Red Rock River Resort opened in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Back then, folks came to the area for the healing powers of its mineral waters. The mineral water thermal springs are still a draw to this historic town. There’s more. Nestled in the Black Hills, Hot Springs…
Introduction Ancestry is a popular online platform that allows individuals to explore their family history and genealogy. The Ancestry details page is designed to provide users with comprehensive information about the various features and services offered by the platform. This page serves as a gateway for users to discover the vast resources available on Ancestry…
