Snorkeling? Whale watching? Sunset cruising? We set out the best things to do in Los Cabos if you love the beach and water activities.
You won’t believe all the elephants in the Land of the Giants!
Want to see elephants galore and an awe-inspiring abundance of wildlife? Go on safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana – the “Land of the Giants.”
Whistler or Blackcomb: Which has better skiing?
You know Whistler is a top ski resort. But what you really want to know is – which mountain is better for skiing and snowboarding? Whistler or Blackcomb?
The secret behind vulture feeding at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Hundreds of hungry raptors swoop in for the vulture feeding at Victoria Falls (aka the “Vulture Culture” experience at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Safari Lodge).
How we almost fell off the earth in northern Mozambique
Snorkeling with wild dolphins. Haunting colonial ruins. Millionaire hideaways. Northern Mozambique is as far off-the-grid as you can get. And perfect for a post-safari idyll.
Beware the lions! Our walking safari in Zambia with Norman Carr Safaris
You don’t really want to see lions on a walking safari in Zambia (just small critters). Being exposed out in the bush with Norman Carr Safaris is thrilling enough.
7 surprising places to swim (and why you should dive in)
Do you love to swim in beautiful natural surroundings? These surprising places to swim (Antarctica!) will surely pique your interest.
Oh my! See snakes, sloths and spiders at Arenal Hanging Bridges
Sure, Costa Rica’s Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park has 15 swinging and fixed bridges in the forest. But the snakes, sloths and spiders are the real fun.
Rocky Mountain High! 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise
Talk about a Rocky Mountain high. These 20 stunning photos of Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise will make you want to pack up and visit now!
Costa Rica’s secret Papagayo Peninsula (and a golf buggy ride by moonlight)
Tootling around Costa Rica’s secret Papagayo Peninsula in a golf buggy by moonlight, we’re struck by its wild beauty. It boasts 31+ pristine beaches, but few people!
Norway’s Flam Railway: One of the world’s most beautiful train rides
Our heads spin dizzily on the Flam Railway, rated one of “the world’s most incredible train journeys,” as we take in postcard-worthy views of storybook houses, tumbling waterfalls and craggy mountains.
4-day Zhangjiajie Avatar mountains experience for luxury lovers
Our guest contributor has lived in China off and on since 2011. She shares her travel tips for visiting the fairytale Zhangjiajie “Avatar mountains” in luxury.
Best beaches in Victoria, BC, for swimming in summer
It’s been hot lately, so we’ve hit the beach! Lakes too! Here’s our beach chair report on the best beaches in Victoria, BC (Canada) – both ocean and lake – for swimming and cooling off.
5 awesome things to do in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Itching to swim with turtles? Love to see a magical Cirque du Soleil show? Check out these awesome things to do in Riviera Maya, Mexico (when you can tear yourself away from your fabulous resort, of course).
Biking Stanley Park to Granville Island and beyond – an awesome Vancouver ride
Nothing beats biking Stanley Park (and beyond around False Creek) on a sunny Vancouver day! Lots of beaches and parks. A public market and craft brewery too at Granville Island.