The tourism industry as we know it only arrived in Mexico a century or so ago. Yet some of the country’s most popular draws for contemporary travelers have been hundreds of thousands of years in the making.  Cenotes take shape over thousands of years as rainwater seeps into the bedrock below the surface. As it […]

From walks in the park to ascents up a fourteener, Colorado Springs has numerous hiking trails to suit all interests and athletic abilities. Since this eastern Colorado city is nestled at the foot of the Rockies, you don’t have to travel far from downtown to encounter beautiful red rocks, towering waterfalls and otherworldly terrain. Indeed, such excursions in […]

Africa offers experiences found nowhere else on Earth. Each year, the Great Migration sees millions of mammals traverse Tanzania and Kenya in one of nature’s greatest spectacles, and you can witness it up close on a safari tour. But the continent extends far beyond its wildlife. Sail the Nile on elegant cruise ships, explore South […]

The gorgeous Andaman Islands are nearly 1370km (850 miles) from mainland India and one of the remotest corners of this vast nation. They are also well worth the journey! Astounding crystal-clear waters lap the coast of these tropical, forested islands, loved for their shimmering, pristine beaches, exceptional diving sites and glorious sunsets.  The island of […]

In the captivating country of Morocco, travelers can spend their days getting lost in the medinas of ancient cities like Marrakesh and Fez, hike through the mountains of the High Atlas or the cedar forests of Ifrane National Park, or even surf along the Atlantic coast near Taghazout.  All these options are why we’ve created three itineraries […]

Who hasn’t dreamed of using up every hour of their PTO to take a fabulous tropical getaway in the summer? Plenty of us, it turns out.  If you’re petrified by the idea of sweating in the sun, and prefer a refreshing breeze to humid air, a “coolcation” may be for you. This new trend in […]

Six hours north of Hanoi lies a gritty mountain outpost that’s become one of the most famous towns in Southeast Asia. This town, set on a misty peak near the Chinese border, is Sapa – a base from which you can hike to a Hmong village one day and climb Vietnam’s tallest peak the next. […]

Standing 14,115ft (4032m) tall, Pikes Peak is one of the most iconic mountains in Colorado – and in all the USA. Indeed, in 1893, a teacher named Katharine Lee Bates was so moved by the panoramic views from the summit that she penned a poem that later became “America the Beautiful.”  Today, “America’s Mountain” continues to wow […]

There is never a bad time to plan your dream trips, and Asia is full of those fantasy-inducing journeys that live rent-free in our imaginations. Will you wander the lavish palaces of India or trek through the jungle in Borneo or the mountains of Nepal? Perhaps a foodie tour of Southeast Asia is more to […]

With its famously clear skies and abundant sunshine, Namibia is a wonderful destination any time of year. The weather is almost always good – the ever-present sunshine is even highlighted on the national flag – and most areas of the country are accessible year-round. Yet, depending on your interests, it’s worth putting some thought into […]