Without question, the Mediterranean boasts the world’s dreamiest landscapes, most enchanting vistas and spectacular architecture, all heavily saturated in culture. You might feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of potential treasures demanding your attention, but know it is impossible to be disappointed in your travels. Mediterranean cruises are highly recommended as a means … Continued
By Jennifer Cartwright The vibrant city of Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and offers numerous interesting things to see and do. A Copenhagen city break is perfect for those who want to enjoy a charming destination that is unlike any other, especially during the autumn season. Here is a selection of what this exciting … Continued
TO STAY Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina The best part about the Marriott Marquis is the location. Our Executive Suite with grand balcony on the 13th floor faced straight to Coronado Island. We watched the boats in this San Diego Bay while we sipped champagne and marveled how even our toilet had a killer view. … Continued
As a kid, playing Oregon Trail was the closest I managed towards a visit. After 4 years of living in San Francisco and endless numbers of people recommending a trip to Portland; I caved in. Here are the reasons you’ll fall in love with this city and regularly make it a point to return. Several … Continued
by Judy Cuervo It began with a photo: Three vibrant hot air balloons set against an aqua-colored sky. Below, the vineyards of Napa Valley stretched like an emerald patchwork quilt, gently unfolding from the distant mountains. The dream of a flight with Napa Valley Balloons couldn’t have been better timed. My Crystal Symphony cruise was … Continued
Manhattan Beach or “Westport” as us east coast transplants like to call it is a beachside community filled with gorgeous dreamy California mansion-style homes all nestled together hanging over the creamy sand with sparkly rolling waves. For those of us in central Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach offers an escape from the madness to a small … Continued
Some years ago I put together a book, Paths Less Traveled, for which I dispatched well-known authors to adventure destinations and asked them to write of their experience. Tom Robbins reported from Tanzania; Bobbie Ann Mason from New Zealand; Edward Hoagland from Yemen; Roy Blount, Jr. from the Amazon, and on. For the Galapagos I … Continued
Tranquil. Remote. Simple. Peaceful. These are the perfect ways to describe a fantastic and perfect yoga, surf and wellness retreat. Where is such a place that can meet all these criteria? If you were imagining a quiet surfing town on the Pacific coast of Panama, you’re right. Waluaa Surf & Yoga specializes in soothing the mind and … Continued
It feels like we’re driving to the edge of the world where the water falls off. Infinity is just ahead. To the right are mountains that arc up from the basement of time. On the left, a dry lakebed now glassed with salt. This is the driest state in the country, not so surprising, … Continued
Hiking the Kumano Kodo Trail in Southeastern Japan is no walk in the park. The Kumano Kodo Trail is actually a network of trails in the remote, mountainous Kii Peninsula, southeast of Osaka and Kyoto. The trails, which were established as Buddhist pilgrimage routes in the 10th Century, connect several sacred sites, collectively designated a … Continued