Southern California’s Greater Palm Springs has reigned as a tennis utopia since the 1930s when the area’s first racquet clubs opened, often frequented by Hollywood celebrities who loved the idea of playing a little tennis before mingling over martinis by the pool. After the disruption of sporting events for more than a year due to …
Imagine waves crashing on the shore far below you, ancient sandstone monoliths towering above you and a rare Torrey pine forest lining your way. It is at once a humbling and overpowering close-up experience with nature and history. A visit to the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in SoCal’s La Jolla transports you to California’s …
We all love the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe, but summer is also a time to discover the adventure that lies beyond the sparkling coves and beaches. Listed in the top five “Domestic Destinations for Vacationers” by USA Today in 2005, Lake Tahoe’s abundance of outdoor summer sports and recreation brings hikers, bikers, climbers, fishers, …
Everyone is taking car trips this summer, but you’re not everyone. Why not plan a trip without a car or a plane? Choose from two spectacular train journeys to reach legendary hot springs and outdoor adventure in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Once you arrive, a vehicle-less vacation in Glenwood Springs is no problem for visitors to …
By Barbara Beckley Natural. Authentic. Rustic luxe. “This is what life on vacation should be!” I sighed, reclining into my lounger, alone on the sugary sand, sipping a rum punch and contemplating the amazing colors of the sea – pastel blue, turquoise, green, azure and navy at the horizon. Set on South Caicos, the …
Eureka on California’s Humboldt County coast is celebrating the state’s reopening with its own grand opening celebration: the new Redwood Sky Walk. The Redwood Sky Walk is a self-guided interpretive experience that takes visitors up high into the tallest trees in the world to explore a treasured and unique ecosystem. The rugged Redwood Forests of …
This eco-resort in northwest Nevada may not fit in everyone’s travel budget, but for those exclusive few who opt to stay, it is an “unbridled” experience. Mustang Monument just reopened on June 15, 2021 for exclusive use to small groups or family gatherings of up to 20 people. The resort is spread over 900 square …
By Brad Lofland Planning a trip to the mountains is a time-honored tradition for families across the country. Planning socially-distanced vacations, however presents a bit of a logistical challenge. Fortunately, the Lake Arrowhead region of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California provides many family-friendly socially distanced activities for visitors. If you’re planning a Southern …
Are you working remotely or taking a break? How would you like to spend your workday on a tropical beach or beside a waterfall? Dominica, the nature island of the Caribbean, might be your answer to work paradise. The island has officially launched its extended-stay visa program dubbed, appropriately, Work in Nature (WIN), which provides …
By Kathy Strong With California set to fully reopen, it means one thing: time for a road trip! For food and scenic beauty lovers, Monterey County is a natural. Choose one of these three iconic trips (or combine them) for must-discover drives, accompanied by not-to-miss local food and wine throughout this breathtaking slice of California’s …
By Kathy Strong Sometimes hitting pause can be a good thing. In Sonoma County it means opening up to spring in all its glory, from wildflowers and rolling green hills to lots of new and offbeat pleasures to discover in this great outdoors. The only question is: are you ready to play? Friday Bubbles and …
With vaccinations happening around the country, there is a good chance that domestic travel is likely to be popular again this summer, especially in national parks or active trips and travel where physical distancing is possible. Here are six dream vacations to take this summer once you’ve gotten your shots. 1. Long-Weekend Cycling: Adventure Cycling Association …