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10 of the best vacation homes in the USA

By Paul Johnson on Jun 19, 2022 in Accommodation, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Montana, New York, North America, Oklahoma, Regions, South Carolina, Tennessee, USA, Vacation Rentals

Vrbo has revealed its list of Vacation Homes of the Year to recognize the ten best-in-class vacation homes across the USA.

New USA and Canada spa openings in 2022

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2022 in California, Canada, Montana, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The year ahead is full of exciting new spa openings and wellness experiences waiting to be discovered in the USA and Canada. While the fate of winter lockdown and 2022 travel plans remain unknown for the time being, the good news is that we can still dream. While it’s difficult to list them all, Spas

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

By Christopher Hill on Mar 04, 2020 in Africa, Australia, Colorado, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Kenya, Montana, Namibia, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wyoming

Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind right now – understandably so. We need to be sensible and treat it with respect. But you still want to travel, yes? Help is at hand. One solution for you is to head to the wilderness – areas of sparse populations are perfect for exploring and staying virus-free. Here are

How the Rich List can save the Red List

By Christopher Hill on Dec 13, 2019 in Africa, Asia, Botswana, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Montana, North America, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Sunday Times’ Rich List is eagerly awaited in May every year, as it reveals the 1,000 wealthiest individuals and families in the UK. Brexit has done no favours for most people on this list, but fear not, those featured still have at least £80m (over US$100m) in net wealth. Significantly, since 2005, as part

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By Sandra Potter on Oct 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

That is quite a bold claim and of course, it is subjective, but I think these are the best. They vary in size and facilities but they all offer exemplary service, excellent food, good riding and the wonderful chance to be the cowboy of one’s childhood dreams. A ranch holiday is a wonderful thing as

Ride the open roads of the US and Canada

By Sandra Potter on Aug 16, 2017 in California, Canada, Colorado, Events, Leisure Travel, Montana, Nevada, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wyoming

What better way to explore the open roads of the US and Canada than on a motor bike? Imagine the curves in the Rocky Mountains, the long straight sections of Route 66, or biking the Big Sur on the Californian Coast. There are three ways to organise this. You can rent a motorcycle and head off

Top 7 destinations to see wildlife in its natural habitat

By Mike Kelly on May 16, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Uganda, USA, Worldwide

As wildlife is now becoming more endangered than ever there are many different nature preserves that are doing everything they can to protect the wildlife. All of the hotels below are not only luxury places to stay and see wildlife in their natural habitats, but they are also assisting in the conservation of National Parks

I want a ranch holiday... what sort of ranch do I want?

By Sandra Potter on Feb 01, 2017 in Accommodation, Idaho, Montana, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Wyoming

The answer will depend, as always, as to who you are and what you would like from your holiday. Ranches in both the US and Canada are broadly split into four types which range from simple accommodation on working ranches to luxurious accommodation with spas and every wish catered for. The only common denominator is

10 of the best places to stay in North America this Spring

By Paul Johnson on May 05, 2016 in California, Canada, Featured, Mexico, Missouri, Montana, North America, Pennsylvania, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Washington

As the ground thaws and flowers blossom, there’s never been a better time take advantage of North America’s natural beauty. Springtime is the perfect opportunity to take time out and enjoy the outdoors, and one of the best times to explore or take a romantic break. Get some inspiration for where to go this season from

6 of the best drives in North America

By Sandra Potter on Apr 20, 2016 in California, Canada, Montana, North America, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, USA

I have driven hundreds of thousand miles in the US and Canada and hope to do many thousands more. Being in the travel trade, people are always asking me what is your favourite place/country/drive/hotel and the answer is always different because it depends on the mood I am in and what I can remember at

The US National Parks centenary year

By Sandra Potter on Mar 17, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Attractions, California, Colorado, Going Out, Idaho, Leisure Travel, Maine, Montana, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tennessee, USA, Utah, Wyoming

2016 sees the centenary of the establishment of the National Park Service by President Woodrow Wilson on 25 August 1916. What a far sighted man he was! There were already 35 parks in existence; Yellowstone, the first National Park, having been established in 1872. The National Park System of the United States now includes more

Perfect Winter road tripping through Western Montana's Glacier Country

By Janice Nieder on Feb 12, 2016 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Bed & Breakfasts, Food and Drink, Going Out, Montana, North America, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

Montana really does winter right. Marvel over the expansive rugged terrain, crystalline lakes, majestic snow-covered mountains shimmering in the abundant sunshine, legendary Glacier National Park, and small-town charms ( such as real cowboys!) as you explore Western Montana’s Glacier Country. Winter play choices are seemingly endless with unparalleled downhill skiing (think 300+ inches of powdery

4 amazing luxury travel itineraries to try for yourself

By Paul Johnson on Sep 10, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Kenya, Montana, New York, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For almost 30 years Elegant Resorts has been crafting luxury travel itineraries, pioneering the way with a focus on personal, private experiences through the expert knowledge of a team of more than 100 travel experts. And the company’s commitment to service has been reflected in a series of top awards, including Best Small Luxury Tour

If you want to play cowboy (or girl) in high style, head to Rainbow Ranch, Big Sky, Montana

By Janice Nieder on Apr 30, 2015 in Accommodation, Hotels, Montana, North America, Regions, USA

Or in our case, my girlfriend and I decided to go looking for a couple of macho cowboys, which we combined with a wonderful R&R getaway at Rainbow Ranch Lodge – where a wilderness stay offers every conceivable luxury, down to a nightly delivery of homemade cookies. The 21-room lodge is bustling during ski season

The world's most luxurious skiing resorts

By Vicky Anscombe on Mar 09, 2015 in Austria, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe

There’s a skiing break, and then there are the kinds of skiing breaks that you never forget. The snow is lush, deep and plentiful. Your bed is the best you’ve ever slept in, and the food – well, you’ll never eat like that again. The whole holiday is a sensory delight from start to finish,

5 weird and wonderful world festivals

By Andrea Crome on Mar 31, 2014 in Asia, Europe, Events, Fun Stuff, India, Montana, North America, Regions, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Looking for a weird and wonderful event? There are hundreds of exciting, odd and – well, plain silly – festivals around the world providing any excuse for a celebration. Here are five weird and wonderful festivals that you definitely won’t be disappointed with. If you have more to add, then please leave a comment! Fallas

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