Heading into Africa is a mind-blowing experience for every age group, but when you’re traveling with children, parents often wonder, “What age is the right age to go on safari?” Here’s our advice: Under 9: Even if you’ve got a good little traveler at home, the long flights and long days chasing animals in wild…
Are you ready to get your wild on again: hug a koala? Hand feed a wallaby? Cradle a wombat? Glide through rivers in a low-slung boat to watch crocodiles eat? Or swim with sea life at the Great Barrier Reef? A visit to Queensland may be just what you need to reinvigorate the spirit of…
Accommodation to call your own is a much more selective and secure way to go for your group. Consider these three ideas: My Own Private Ocean When land-based hotels and resorts feel too crowded, a private yacht makes the perfect floating boutique hotel. Even better, the view will change every day. An exclusive booking makes…
Can’t wait to see what’s coming next on Yellowstone and can’t get enough of Dutton family drama? Does the TV series’ heart-stopping scenery make you want to bust out your cowboy boots? Well, be sure to pack your ski boots too, because this season, Montana’s Big Sky Resort opens its first five-star hotel. Montage Big…
There are some places in this world that just have to be seen to be believed – the White Continent is one of them. This island of ice – roughly the size of the US and Mexico combined – was the last region on Earth to be discovered until Russian explorers spotted one of its…
There’s a reason why Canada is known for its winters – they are gloriously crisp and icily beautiful. Pack your parka and merino wool layers to rediscover British Columbia, where sharp snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks will always take your breath away. Whistler may be famous for its unparalleled resort skiing and backcountry trails, but have…
Picture yourself on the deck of your own private riverboat, taking in the serenity of the French countryside as you sip from a Grand Cru vintage. Then imagine sharing this incredible journey with – and only with – the friends or family that make travel special. Barge cruising is perhaps one of the most intimate…
Transformational travel has been a hot-button topic for a couple of years now, but it wasn’t until recently that it’s reached new heights. Akin to experimental travel, this vacation style is all about returning home with a changed worldview following self-reflection and interaction with a new place or culture. However, this life-changing experience isn’t a…
With domestic ski resorts already filling up for the 2022 season, many are heading across the pond to hit the slopes. Check out this list of European ski destinations based on a North American equivalent. Whistler vs. Les Deux Alpes—If the wide-open spaces and high-elevation skiing of Whistler are what you like, you’ll love Les…
The arrival of October used to mean the start of the off-season in Europe. Today, travelers looking to avoid the crowds, higher prices, and hot weather eagerly await this time of year. Affectionately dubbing it “cozy season,” here are some things you can do in Europe once the weather turns chilly. Visit an Ice Hotel…