“We like to say it’s a vacation resort married to a country club,” Josh Gay, Food & Beverage Manager at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch, told me during my first visit. After spending several days there, I’d add one more thought of my own: it’s a marriage that feels relaxed, social, and genuinely fun. Developed … Continued
Thank you Bored Panda: I Thought I’d Seen Every Shade Of Blue, Until I Sailed Through French Polynesia I’ve spent years traveling the world, chasing landscapes that stop you in your tracks. I thought I knew blue—ocean blue, sky blue, postcard blue. Then I sailed through French Polynesia, and everything I thought I understood about … Continued
While attending DEMA in Orlando, I experienced DiveQuest at EPCOT, a one-of-a-kind scuba adventure inside the 5.7-million-gallon Living Seas aquarium at Walt Disney World. Certified divers can explore crystal-clear water, swim alongside sharks and sea turtles, and interact with family watching from the other side of the glass — a uniquely magical EPCOT experience.
Want to walk with Polar Bears? Learn more from expedition guide, Terry Elliot, of Churchill Wild Polar Bear Safaris!
Thank you to Voyage LA for interviewing me for their Inspiring Stories column!
At TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace in New York City, destinations and journalists come together to spark stories and build lasting relationships. For travel journalist Lisa Niver, years of IMM conversations have helped turn meetings into award-winning work across all seven continents.
My Bored Panda article documents my journey to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions, blending photography, science, and expedition travel across the White Continent. From penguins and towering icebergs to expert guides and life onboard, it’s a firsthand look at why Antarctica remains one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
Award-winning Los Angeles travel journalist Lisa Niver shares her 2025 content roundup, spanning seven continents—from Antarctica with Quark Expeditions to TV, podcasting, speaking, and her memoir BRAVE-ish. Discover her latest articles, awards, adventures, and media appearances around the world.
From a new helicopter route to Catalina Island to doors-off flights over New York City, landings in the Grand Canyon, and a rare helicopter journey in Antarctica, this essay explores how flight reshaped one woman’s understanding of bravery, gratitude, and perspective. Through helicopters, small planes, and one unforgettable skydive, choosing to rise becomes a way of moving through the world.
As winter settles in, Americans are turning to travel planning as a form of self-care, with neuroscience showing that anticipating new experiences can boost mood, creativity, and resilience long before a trip begins. New Booking.com data reveals a surge in searches for sunny destinations and immersive experiences, underscoring how looking ahead to future travel may be one of winter’s most effective mood lifters.