Story & photos by Barbara Beckley So. I’m driving through Mission Beach in San Diego… Predictable oceanfront apartments, quirky clapboard beach houses, corner bars. Then I turn right – Oh My Gosh! I’m in Polynesia! Behind the “Bamboo Curtain” Entering the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, I truly am in another world. High-beamed Fiji-style …
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 …
Kids and San Diego go together like sand and surf. Constantly rated one of the top family destinations in America, San Diego offers 70 miles of coastline, seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities and an ever-growing list of offerings for families to enjoy together or even apart. Parents can relax at the spa, indulge in culinary …
No one can argue the fact that al fresco fun and San Diego go together in the summer. From open-air movie and music venues to an array of outdoor dining options and recreational offerings, there is no shortage of ways to revel in the sunshine while safely enjoying all that SoCal’s San Diego has to …
Searching for sunny, sensational summer fun? Look no further than Scottsdale, Arizona, where triple-digit heat comes with irresistible resort rates starting at $111. ItsThatHot.com is a one-stop shop for planning the long-awaited summer vacation; whether that means making a splash with the whole family, resetting with rest and relaxation, or letting loose and becoming the …
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, …
Perched on the shores of the Tofino Inlet, with access to the pristine wilderness of Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound, Tofino Resort + Marina offers a coastal escape with an emphasis on wellness and adventure. Enmeshed in an abundance of nature, from temperate old growth rainforest to rocky coastal shores and world-renowned surf, Tofino might just …
When a destination is made up of more than 300 idyllic islands, it nearly eludes description. However, “in a coconut shell” anywhere in Fiji equals island bliss. Made up of 7,055 miles of land that occupies 426,000 square miles of ocean, Fiji is mostly composed of unchartered, uninhabited isles surrounded by pristine white beaches, crystal …
Take your love to a higher level this February in Scottsdale. If sweeping a sweetheart off their feet with a romantic getaway is in the cards, travelers can count on Scottsdale for some very unique ways to do just that. From romantic resorts and luxurious spas, to outdoor adventures and culinary delights, this Arizona desert …
Do your New Year’s resolutions include some much-needed rejuvenation of mind and body? You can refresh and recalibrate with these Mindful Adventure Travel retreats that invite you to disconnect in a quiet park with dark, starry nights. Add in some coaching guidance for reconnecting and it’s a recipe for total renewal. Mindful Adventure Travel Specialist …
Some secrets are just too good to keep to yourself. That’s why the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau launched Sedona’s Secret 7, an innovative approach that reveals lesser-known trails and locations throughout Red Rock Country. Seven locations within seven categories – hiking, biking, vistas, picnics, stargazing, arts and culture and spiritual – offer …