Courtesy TravMedia What started out as a New Year’s resolution ended up being the perfect activity to keep busy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Janelle Naess, founder of Laguna Beach Walks, challenged herself to walk all 419 streets in Laguna Beach in 2020, and she only has one street left. “For the past 20 plus years, …
From “grain to glass” locally made spirits to new hotels and eco-forward restaurants, visitors will continue to find surprise and delight in this San Diego beach town this spring and summer. Perfectly situated between metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is a quintessential California coastal escape with wide sandy beaches, a quaint New England-style …
Visions of sand dunes, tumbleweeds and brown terrain may come to mind when you think of the desert, but springtime brings color and wonder to Death Valley when some of the most picturesque wildflowers in the U.S. bloom. While the density of wildflowers varies each year, the fact that wildflowers bloom in this environment defies …
Culinary delights and Santa Barbara—the sparkling gem on California’s Riviera—are nearly synonymous. The home of late, famed chef Julia Child, the city celebrates Julia Child Day each August, and this March 13-15 it will host the inaugural Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, featuring local farms, chefs, restaurants and more, all co-presented by the Santa Barbara-based Julia …
It’s official. Prince Harry and Meghan and their son, Archie, have chosen Canada’s Vancouver Island as their new home. Of course, they are hoping to escape the prying eyes of royal-watchers in this remote area, but there are other reasons for choosing this idyllic slice of British Columbia. Quite simply, is has charms that range …
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 …
Rapper Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian West just purchased a $14- million ranch in Cody, Wyoming. The 1,400-acre Monster Lake Ranch resort, renamed West Lake, is now a private summer getaway for the Kardashian West family. Situated about 75 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Cody was their top choice for a family retreat bathed …
Soul-warming Wines, Cozy Tasting Rooms and Seasonal Events Lead to California Wine Country When temperatures plummet in other parts of the country, it’s time to warm up to a winter getaway in California wine country. Not only does the Golden State enjoy sunny skies and comparatively mild temperatures year ‘round, California’s distinctive wine regions offer …
Every January, Crystal River in Florida celebrates manatee season and the area’s most beloved residents during the annual Florida Manatee Festival. The 33rd Annual Florida Manatee Festival returns Jan. 18-22, 2020, with tours, music, food and more. Widely known as the Manatee Capital of the World, Crystal River and Homosassa are among the only places …
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 …
The Mob Museum, named by National Geographic as one of the “Top Ten Things to do in Las Vegas,” has attracted a lot of attention since opening in 2012. the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. Recently, the …