Luxury travel tales with a twist of adventure
ADVENTURE
Hunting Lionfish in the Caribbean (Eating Them Too!)
Hunting lionfish while scuba diving in the Caribbean wasn’t planned. But it turns out there’s a lionfish invasion, and they need to be eliminated. What about eating lionfish? Very yummy.
5 Best Beaches in Cabo San Lucas
Sure, Medano Beach is the most popular. But you’ll want to check out these other great beaches in Cabo San Lucas too! All but one are swimmable beaches.
Whistler or Blackcomb: Which has better skiing?
You know Whistler is one of the world’s best ski resorts. But what you really want to know is – which mountain is better for skiing and snowboarding? Whistler or Blackcomb?
What a Fluke! Whale watching in Cabo San Lucas
Each winter, thousands of whales migrate to the Baja waters. Go whale watching in Cabo San Lucas to see them breaching and showing off their tale flukes!
La Palma hiking: An awesome day at Caldera de Taburiente
Some of the best hiking in the Canary Islands is on La Palma at Caldera de Taburiente. Here’s our how-to guide to hiking the crater on your own.
Totally awesome things to do in Riviera Maya
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 and 5 best Stanley Park bike rentals
Nothing beats biking Stanley Park (and around False Creek) on a sunny Vancouver day! Lots of beaches and parks. A public market and craft brewery too at Granville Island.
Take a hike! Levada walks on Madeira
More than 200 historic “levadas” or water channels criss-cross Madeira, and levada walks are one of the best things to do on this Portuguese island.
An insider guide to the best snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas and tours
There’s great snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas at Santa Maria Beach, Chileno Beach and Land’s End! Here’s our guide to the six best snorkeling tours.
Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas: An underwater world of wonders
Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez “the world’s richest sea.” Go scuba diving in Cabo San Lucas and you’ll see turtles, rays and 900 species of fish! If you’re lucky, you might spot a shark too.
7 Best beaches in Victoria, BC, for swimming in summer
Pssst… Wanna know the top swimming holes and lakes in Victoria? Here’s our beach chair report on the 7 best beaches in Victoria, BC.
Blessed by prayer flags on a Gokyo Ri trek
The less-traveled trekking route to see Mount Everest is Gokyo Ri. The views are astounding. And atop the peak, Tibetan prayer flags release countless prayers into the wind.
8 fun things to do in Los Cabos for beach lovers
There are so many fun beachy things to do in Los Cabos! Here’s our beach lover’s guide to the best non-cheesy sunset cruises, water taxi rides, surfing tours and more.
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico
The moment we first saw a massive whale shark glide slowly by? Wondrous. You can swim with whale sharks in La Paz, a 2-hour drive from Cabo.
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We’re Janice and George. Luxury lovers. Adventure addicts. Cruise fans. Oh, and award-winning travel writers and photographers! Read more…