Setouchi is often referred to as the authentic, soothing, unique region of Japan and it’s no wonder. A land framed by the Seto Inland Sea where life moves at a slower pace than some of its neighboring locales, it beckons with backdrops of impossibly gorgeous color, indescribable views and a wealth of natural wonders that …
The secluded island hideaway of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, located in the archipelago’s secluded Shaviyani atoll, has recently launched a new collection of unforgettable ocean adventures. No better time to explore its vibrant five-mile reef and beyond, with adventure above and below the waves. Home to a colorful circus of tropical fish, manta rays …
Seeing blue-footed boobies, volcanic islands, wild forests and magenta-hued flamingos, all part of a marine paradise, can mean just one destination: the Galapagos. This new week-long glamping and island-hopping adventure is guaranteed to top your travel bucket list! The Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel on Santa Cruz Island has joined forces with Scalesia Galapagos Lodge on …
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 …
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 …
How often have you pictured yourself in the location of a famous blockbuster film or television series? We all want to know just where something takes place. Is it a real place or backstage movie magic? It’s exciting when you find out that the place you see on the screen exists. Due to the recent …
Think you’ve been everywhere? As it gears up to celebrate its 45th year of pioneering adventure travel, World Expeditions has chosen seven of the most underrated destinations for an active holiday for 2020 – from remote and little-known treks to historic pilgrim trails. Caucasus Mountains On the borderlands between Europe and Asia, the new Transcaucasian …
It’s that time of the year when we dream of all the places we will go and start planning our New Year adventures. To get you inspired, take a look at 20 amazing trails for your walking bucket list in 2020, including some all-time favorites, as well as a few new and exciting destinations offered …
Somewhere among the frenzy of shopping, baking, parties and talking politics with relatives, the holidays have gone from the most wonderful time of the year to something we try to survive. For anyone who’s ever needed to recover from the hectic holiday season, Natural Habitat Adventures, a global leader in responsible ecotourism, offers five wild …
Camp under the starry skies of the Wahiba Sands in Oman, ascend the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro by way of its less-trekked Lemosho route, and explore Vietnam’s Mekong Delta by boat—by entering #LifeofAdventure, travelers don’t have to choose just one ultimate getaway. Instead, Exodus is making it possible to live out one experience on their bucket …
Civilizations have always been built around rivers. So, it stands that cruising on a river can be a journey directly into the heart and pulse of some of the world’s most intriguing cities and towns, often filled with river-abutting scenery you aren’t apt to discover by land. Fairytale castles, forests, cobblestoned villages and history are …
Using Instagram is like logging into a world of picturesque and enticing opportunities. Many look to it for inspiration on where to eat, what to buy and even our next holiday destinations. Another way to choose your next getaway might be to consider which areas have the most ‘Instagrammable’ tourist attractions. Showers to You has …