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Everyone may know that Vail Resorts offer world class skiing, but one of the special secrets of Vail is the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. Not only do they offer a family friendly ski in-ski out location, but they also boast a 10,000 square foot spa with state of the art …

“Explore Italy by Ferrari as you embark on a multi-day round trip from Rome to Tuscany! Put your driving skills to the ultimate test following a guide through the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, then unwind in the famed thermal pools of Fonteverde.”

If you were in Maui right now you very likely would see a humpback whale.  Maui is your gateway to some of the best whale watching in the world. 

Have you ever thought of traveling through Europe on a river cruise? It is by far the most enjoyable way to explore Europe in grand style. I cruised the Danube, Europe’s second largest river, with AMAWaterways.  Cruising on one of their boats is a great way to visit the small …

The news has been inundated by the account of the devastating flooding in the central, outback and south western parts of Queensland, Australia. There have been deaths in the area where over 200,000 people reside and airports in the area have been closed.  This news comes after horrific hot and …

Have you ever gone to order a Coke only to find out you’re at a hotel that supports the other cola company?  It deflates your sails and leaves you disappointed. All you can think is, “Now what?” as the realization sets in that you’ll be without your Coke until you leave.   As a …

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If you want luxury with an unusual flair, spend a week or weekend at the Rosewood Mayakoba. Travel in wooden boats from room to room in the manmade lagoons. Also enjoy an intoxicating spa treatment, horseback riding, yoga or any of the water sports. With the azure blue of the Caribbean …

A new luxury tented camp is opening in Thailand called Elephant Hills. With the style of the African camps in mind, it offers the flavor of the Thai tropical forest atmosphere.

Today we mark a month since the declared national disaster brush fire on Mt. Carmel in Israel. Five million trees were burned and nearly 8,000 acres of woodlands destroyed. But the forest has already started its regeneration. On the floor of the Carmel forest, millions of seeds released by pine cones …