Adventure Travel

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to visit the new Hyatt Resorts in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Hyatt Resorts has developed a unique concept with their Ziva and Zilara resorts. It is a dabble into the all-inclusive market in a very different way. While the properties are connected, and there is …

On my world-wind tour of Europe last month I had the privilege of staying at the Ritz Carlton, Berlin at Potsdamer Platz 3. What a wonderful hotel and such a perfect location to get around the city. It was walking distance to major sites and easy to catch their subway, …

Last month, I got to travel and spend some time in Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb. I stayed at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, a historic luxury property that was built in 1925 to provide accommodations for the Orient Express train from Paris and Istanbul. It is located only a few blocks …

First, I want to mention that I’m not an avid cyclist! However, that doesn’t matter with Backroads, an active travel company that offers cycling, hiking, walking and even camping tours. These active trips are geared towards folks at most abilities. I recently joined a Backroads three day trip through hilly California wine …

In March, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran concluded renovations throughout their premium ocean suites.  The remaining rooms and suites will be completed by November. The completion aligned perfectly with my wife, Lura’s, spring break. If you enjoy traveling, marrying a teacher may not be the best idea, but that’s …

I just got back from a trip to Havana, Cuba, something I was so excited to experience given their very recent opening to tourism.  After waiting 2½ hours for our luggage to be delivered to the baggage carousel in Havana though, my expectations were not very high for my Cuba …

I Just got back from another great adventure – a 12 day trip to China where I was the guest of the Chinese Government. They had a ceremony at the Great Wall for 1,000 Americans to promote tourism in China for 2016. We started our trip in Beijing, then went to …

Kanana Camp, a Ker & Downey luxury tented camp, is located in the Okavango Delta of Botswana. This well-run property offers incredible food, service, and spacious accommodations. Your wake-up call is accompanied by coffee or tea, and there are cookies in your room if you require or desire a quick …

Chobe National Park in Botswana is known throughout the world as a premier viewing arena for elephants. This park has nearly 200,000 elephants and in our couple of days visiting I am sure we saw at least 50,000 of these entertaining and wonderful animals. They love the water and each …

When visiting a city I want to explore, it is important to be in a safe area, close to the sights and staying in a hotel with all the amenities. I recently was fortunate to stay at the W Doha Hotel & Residences and it lived up to its brand …