Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Timeshares. The concept is arguably one of the most – if not the most – confusing travel experiences on the planet. Created in the early 1970s and ‘80s it’s actually – surprise, surprise – the world’s first “shared economy” product. Where people bought a “share” of time at a …
Story & Photos by Barbara Beckley Chic. Artistic. Serene. A stay at the Casa Velas boutique hotel is everything that makes Puerto Vallarta the toast of the travel world. A refined hideaway like those built shortly after Liz joined Richard during his filming of the 1964 movie “Night of the Iguana,” and catapulted this coastal …
A Disney cruise is more than a vacation. It’s a magical experience, from the time you board to the very last day. During a high-seas escape, you can catch Broadway-caliber live shows, be a pirate at a deck party, watch first-run movies, play group games, share memorable meals (think all-you-can-eat soft serve), enjoy plenty of …
By Barbara Beckley Am I dining in Spain? No, it’s Greece. No, France. Yes, Yes and Yes… More than an exquisite meal – and it’s that, too – the “360: An Extraordinary Experience” is a magical trip around the world. Once seated, we’re transported to Princess Cruises’ exotic ports of call, immersed in the sights …
If you haven’t kept your New Year’s resolution to be healthy and fit, here is your solution all wrapped up in a week of splendor. And it is waiting for you just over the San Diego border at Rancho La Puerta, a 3,000-acre healthy-living paradise with flowering meadows, landscaped gardens and breathtaking vistas all nestled …
One early winter morning in 2012, in a sleepy train station in Guadalajara, the Jose Cuervo Express redefined the “Tequila Sunrise” experience. Along some 40 miles of restored train tracks and over two hours, travelers were transported back in time with tastings and music before arriving in the heart of Tequila for a full day …
An intimate property submerged in forest in Mexico’s Punta Mita is set to welcome guests to an innovative stay this December. Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort will be the brand’s first adult-only tented resort in the Americas. A nature retreat featuring 15 luxury tents nestled amid 48 forested acres on a private peninsula overlooking the …
By Peter Yordanov As you can guess, camping in national parks, state parks and forests will be high on outdoor-lovers’ summer travel lists. Although there are plenty of places to camp and explore, these top choices are some of the most unique! 1. Pictured Rocks National Seashore, Michigan It is easy to find a ton …
Americans are not only ready to travel in 2023, they are looking for that bucket list experience of a lifetime. From family cycling tours on Cape Cod to visiting the Yellowstone region, river cruising in Europe, exploring Ecuador and enjoying multiple sports on Maui, here are nine travel ideas for your bucket list year. 1. …
Nestled at the base of the Arenal Volcano in northern Costa Rica is a tropical haven that combines rainforest beauty with soothing hot springs. Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa is set amidst more than 900 acres of a pristine rainforest reserve and is blessed with abundant naturally flowing hot springs, complemented by cascading thermal waterfalls, …
With San Diego’s recent Blue Line Trolley extension, you can now ride all the way from the U.S.-Mexico border to La Jolla in the north. And with the expansion comes all sorts of new adventures, including sight-seeing, shopping and, of course, taco tasting—a favorite local pastime. It’s a natural San Diego’s proximity to Mexico, plus …
Intrepid travelers now have the chance to travel back from the dead. Mundo Cuervo, the experience division of Jose Cuervo tequila, and Voces de Tequila have prepared a weekend of festivities to the beyond and back. On Friday, November 1, guests can revel in a late-night Día de los Muertos fiesta in the Town of …