A Guide to Olympic National Park Cabin and Lodge Rentals
About Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is one of the most d
Trip Reports
Exploring Seven Cities on a Spanish Immersion Cruise
To explore seven coastal European cities in ten days, we selected a voyage aboard the Azamara Pursuit. Unlike larger ocean-going vessels with thousands of
Resort Review: Snowshoe Mountain Resort, West Virginia
If you’re a skier in the south or mid-Atlantic, you may not have much experience with a true ski village atmosphere. Common in the western U.S. and in Europe, ski villages in resort towns often have a number of bars, restaurants, sho
Ski Report: Revisiting Copper Mountain
Olympic skiers and boarders competing in the Winter Games demonstrate impeccable skills as they sail down the slopes. Their pathway to becoming part of the U.S. Olympic team includes years of visiting specialized facilities that cater
Intermediate Skier's Guide to Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is one of the most famous ski resorts in the world for good reason. Its expert terrain is the stuff of legend, with Corbet’s Couloir, a soul-shaking double black drop chute at the resort’s summit, playing host to one o
Discover the Magic of Moab in Winter
Moab - and its surrounding parks and protected lands - is magical anytime of year, but plan a trip in winter to enjoy this enchanting destination without the crowds. Two- and four-le
4 Reasons to Visit Sierra Leone
Think of Africa, and chances are Sierra Leone won't be the first country to come to mind. In fact, it might be the last. The bloody civil war that raged between March 1991 and January 2002 and the Ebola epidemic certainly don’t contr
Weekend Getaway to Kanab, Utah
With a long weekend stretching ahead of us, my family escaped an early snowstorm and headed south from Salt Lake City to play amongst Utah's endless red rocks and canyons. Needing
Trip Report: Arizona’s Civana Wellness Resort & Spa
In mid-August, Ira and I flew to Phoenix for a wellness getaway at the award-winning Civana Wellness Resort & Spa. While some of our previous t