Hello again fellow travelers, Have the ghosts, giant spiders and grinning pumpkins invaded your neighborhood yet? It’s that wonderfully weird time of year when perfectly sensible adults dress up as vampires and otherwise respectable front lawns become graveyards. Venture beyond North America, though, and late October and early November take on some fascinating twists! Mexico: A party for the dearly departed We find this tradition both beautiful and poignant. In Mexico, loved ones who’ve...
22 days ago • 4 min read
Hello fellow travelers! We’re going back to Sri Lanka! Okay, not for a while yet. But the flights are booked, the hotels are reserved — and we’re already getting excited. We’ve been before. We explored the ancient treasures in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle — like climbing between Sigiriya’s enormous stone lion paws to reach its spectacular summit and Sky Palace. And we rode the Kandy-to-Ella train, truly one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. We hung out the open door too on the...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, hello! The lions are bullet-fast... “Hang on!” yells our safari guide, Pierre Mouton. Veering off-road, we crash after them through the bush. Just moments before, the pride had been sauntering slowly across a grassy plain – out for a stroll, we thought. But no, these lions are hunting. We’re on a “Big 5” safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve. And, now, as we screech to a halt in front of them, we see they’ve already taken down their kill. Sitting fanned out like spokes in a...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hola again fellow Cabo visitors! If you’re heading to Los Cabos soon, here’s one thing you should know. It’s the hot season!🔥 We’re coming up to the hottest month in Cabo — August. Daytime highs usually hover in the mid-90sF (32 to 35C) in August. But lately, temps have pushed past 104 F (40 C). Add the humidity, and it feels even hotter. So expect muggy days! It’s also the start of the rainy season. It usually arrives in late July or early August and lasts until early October. Most days are...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, Have you ever stayed in a cave hotel? We have — and they’re nothing like what you might imagine. Now, we’re not talking about a damp hobbit hole or some Disney-esque cave hotel built as a gimmick. We mean hotels built into landscapes where people have lived in caves for centuries — ancient dwellings now transformed into some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels. Cappadocia, Turkey A cozy cave room, complete with a fireplace (Credit: Argos) Few places have...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, Do you ever notice how there’s a little more spring in your step when you have a trip on the calendar? Turns out there’s a reason for that. Travel is actually good for your mental health, and even planning a trip can lift your mood. We’ve even written about some of the very good reasons to travel (so you never have to feel guilty about booking that flight!). To spark a little wanderlust, we thought we’d share some of the most unforgettable trips we’ve ever...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, One question we get asked a lot is: “Where should we go next?” If only there were one perfect answer! The best trip isn’t necessarily the one Conde Nast Traveler or Travel+Leisure says is the hottest destination right now. It’s the place that matches the kind of vacation you’re seeking. So here’s a little travel matchmaking. 🌲 Craving mountains, wildlife and epic road trips? British Columbia, Canada It’s our home province, and we’re still discovering new corners...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hello again fellow travelers, We’ve now completed our full review of our recent Azamara cruise in the Med, covering: What the “luxury lite” experience is like — Relaxed club-like vibe. Drinks and gratuities are included. What we loved — Wonderfully long days in port and overnight stays. Super attentive service! Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evening and White Night Party. What we didn’t like — The restaurants are a bit too cozy for our liking. And the showers are teeny! Who Azamara is best...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello again fellow travelers! We’ve just returned from another stay in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, followed by an 11-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Azamara Quest. We loved the south of France so much on our Star Clippers sailing cruise last fall that we decided to go back for more. Why Azamara? This time, we sailed with Azamara Cruises, which we think of as “luxury lite” cruising: Four smaller ships, each carrying about 700 passengers each Spacious suites available...
5 months ago • 3 min read