Located in the majestic Sierra Nevada of California, Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, is home to some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, massive granite formations and the oldest forests. Known as the “Crown Jewel” of the National Parks, no national park tour would be complete without a visit to Yosemite and the Gold […]
Playful and creative, vibrant and young, Nantes has been literally turned upside down by art! Situated between Brittany and the Loire Valley, just 30 minutes from the ocean, Nantes is close to Paris (2 hours by high-speed TGV train) and other capitals of Europe (2 hours by plane). Nantes offers cultural and touristic activities with […]
Whether it’s a bubbling tub in California or a boiling pool on the Tibetan plateau, hot springs are a therapeutic addition to any vacation. Take a dip into mineral-rich waters that soak away your aches and pains. An hour or two in one of these pools promises softer skin, relaxed muscles, and a more calm […]
This wonderful post is shared from Planet Blue Adventure, an awesome blog about travel, food, and everything in between! Visit it here for more great content like this. I had a whirlwind 24 hour trip to beautiful Naples Florida, one of the wealthiest cities in the U.S.; with the second highest proportion of millionaires per […]
This could be one of the most satisfying, relaxing and beautiful trips of your life. Norway is a place of rolling hills, magnificent fjords and delicious fare. We were invited to Norway by Jarlsberg, one of the country’s most recognizable brand of cheese, who treated us to a tour of some of the country’s best […]
Germany has some of the most amazing spas and hotels. It is one of the only countries in the world that has whole villages dedicated to wellness, that have turned themselves into incredible spas and treatment centres. They’ve created a booming economy and an amazing culture around health and well-being. Why you need to visit […]
For years now, the Japanese practice of ‘forest bathing’ called Shinrin Yoku, has quietly become one of the most rewarding and effective ways to reconnect with nature. Its health benefits are remarkable, and it can be done anywhere quiet and green. You just need to get away from the chaos of city life, but this […]
Anguilla is situated in the British West Indies, around 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Martin. It is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. The name Anguilla means eel, which is a good description of a long, thin island measuring 16 miles by three […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands and cays located in the eastern Caribbean between St. Lucia 24 miles north and Grenada 75 miles to the south. St.Vincent, Young Island Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent are the only inhabited islands and range in size […]
Cuba may be the Caribbean’s largest island, but the warmth and friendliness of its people give it an intimacy that makes you feel that you are amongst friends. Whichever backdrop you choose, whether it be turquoise waters, glorious lush mountains or the intricate architectural grandeur of its cities, there’s a spirit to Cuba that is […]
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island country and the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands. The permanent population is about 91,500 and its capital is St. John’s. Since it has an annual rainfall average of only 45 inches, it is a true paradise because of its […]
Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of “forest bathing,” a practice somewhere between Zen meditation and natural treatment that aims to put you in touch with nature and yourself. And it’s delightfully simple: all you need to do is slowly and mindfully enjoy a living forest! That can mean walking slowly or barefoot, maybe hugging some […]