Would there be bears on our Joffre Lakes hike? We had bears on the brain. Understandable, once you know we live in bear country. And we once had an encounter with four grizzlies.
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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!
Flying high with the beautiful birds of Costa Rica
The quetzal may be the most beautiful of the birds of Costa Rica. But dive-bombing pelicans, shy toucans and mangrove hawks are amazing to see too.
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
How to visit the fabled Avatar Mountains, Zhangjiajie, in luxury? Check out our tips for how to get there, where to stay in Zhangjiajie and what you’ll see in Zhangjiajie National Park.
Stand-up paddle boarding in Kauai on the Hule’ia River
The warm sun on our backs. The still waters sprinkled with sea hibiscus blossoms. Oh, it felt good stand-up paddle boarding on this Kauai river!
Paddling Whistler’s River of Golden Dreams
Isn’t the River of Golden Dreams a dreamy name? Well, this river in Whistler really is like its name. And the summer is perfect for paddling a canoe or kayak down it.
Egyptian feluccas – a romantic way to sail the Nile?
Traditional wooden sailboats dating back to the days of the pharaohs, Egyptian feluccas aren’t comfy for multi-day cruises along the Nile. But they’re a must for a half-day sail in Aswan!
Explore the Gorge on a fun pickle boat with Victoria Harbour Ferry
What fun! Tour the Gorge Waterway on a Victoria Harbor Ferry “pickle boat.” See the tidal falls and learn about the daredevil divers.
Chilko Experience: Luxury in British Columbia’s wilderness
Think of pristine wilderness with awesome grizzly bear viewing, fishing, ATVs, rafting, horseback riding and more. Now add the luxury Chilko Experience Wilderness Resort. Nice, eh?
There’s great snorkeling at Santa Maria Beach in Cabo San Lucas!
Want to see lots of colorful fish? Santa Maria beach is one of the three best places to snorkel in Cabo San Lucas. Here’s how to visit on your own before the tour boats arrive.
Riviera Maya cenotes are dreamlike underground cathedrals
With their stalactites and stalagmites, and pools of water shining an unearthly blue, Riviera Maya cenotes look like wondrous underground cathedrals. You can swim and snorkel inside many.
Is it summer yet? Jasper National Park holiday
What do you get when you mix mountains, forests, glaciers – and families of fearless elk that stride past you REALLY close (you can almost touch them)? Jasper National Park.
