Category: Wyoming

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

Coronavirus fears? Head to the wilderness

By 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 […]

Photo of the Week: Grand Prismatic Spring, USA

Photograph of the week: Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, USA

By on Jan 08, 2020 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA, Wyoming

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, USA, is photoshopped. It isn’t. True story. You know what does lie behind its vibrant colours, though? Science. Without getting too technical, its stunning prismatic colour, matching most of the colours seen in the rainbow dispersion of white light by an […]

7 ways to enjoy a luxurious multi-generational travel experience

7 ways to enjoy a luxurious multi-generational travel experience

By on Oct 07, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Australia, California, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Croatia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, France, Greece, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, South America, Speciality Travel, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe, Wyoming

Have you ever been on a multi-generational vacation? If you’re unfamiliar with the term, these are holidays that can be enjoyed by grandparents, parents and children alike, and something that is not always easy to achieve. Finding a single travel experience that will keep a wide age range entertained can be a challenge, but here […]

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

Top 5 luxury ranches in North America

By 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

Ride the open roads of the US and Canada

By 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 […]

5 Wyoming wildlife experiences

5 Wyoming wildlife experiences

By on Jun 16, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

When reminiscing about Wyoming, a few things come to mind; western flare, skiing and, most predominately, wildlife. Thanks to the abundance of National Parks, nature preserves and protected land, Wyoming has a rich diversity of species roaming among the pristine terrain. Experiencing these creatures through tours by knowledgeable experts can be the most enriching thing […]

6 top sweet eats in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

6 top sweet eats in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

By on Apr 22, 2017 in Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Wyoming

Jackson Hole has a complex assortment of great food because of their commitment to source local, higher quality ingredients. You could spend weeks in the area and would still fail to try all the mouth-watering options. Those with a sweet tooth will be particularly intrigued with the quirky, yet simplistic treats in the area. Indulgences […]

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

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

By 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 […]

Photograph of the week: Grand Teton National Park

Photograph of the week: Grand Teton National Park

By on Apr 27, 2016 in Attractions, Going Out, North America, Regions, USA, Wyoming

This vista which includes the Grand Teton mountain range and Mount Moran is viewed across the Oxbow bend turnout of Snake River. It is a classic view within the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming and one of many originally captured by the American photographer Ansel Adams. The Grand Teton National Park is often somewhat […]

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming

Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While […]

The US National Parks centenary year

The US National Parks centenary year

By 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 […]

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Top 5 sexiest Winter pools

By on Oct 01, 2015 in Asia, Europe, Iceland, India, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, USA, Western Europe, Wyoming

We wrote an article on the sexiest Summer swimming pools, but we just couldn’t resist writing one on its wilder counterpart: the sexiest Winter pools. There is something wildly exotic about swimming at an adequately heated pool in the middle of winter, while the environment that surrounds slowly wakes up from the subzero freeze. While winter […]

The USA - a destination for all seasons

The USA – a destination for all seasons

By on Jul 16, 2015 in Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, USA, Vermont, Washington DC, Wyoming

It shouldn’t necessarily come as a surprise that a continent-sized country has something to see all year round, but British visitors to the USA do still tend to trend towards the obvious places in the obvious months. Nothing wrong with that, per se, because there are very good reasons for going to, say, New York […]

10 of the world's most baby friendly luxury hotels

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming

Even the newest members of the family can enjoy the art of fine travel in exotic locations. Baby can enjoy such pleasures as freshly prepared organic baby food, plush crib linens, Maclaren strollers and GUND teddy bears. Mom and Dad will appreciate diaper services, bottle warmers, childproof kits and even a personal butler to help […]

North American riding holidays with a touch of extravagance

North American riding holidays with a touch of extravagance

By on Oct 10, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Canada, Leisure Travel, Montana, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Wyoming

Rough and ready riding holidays that appeal to your rustic side? Yes, there are endless options, and any hard-core movie buff heading to North America could pick up John Wayne’s reins in an instant (or at least try!). As it stands, the working ranch will continue to be a main staple of the west’s allure, […]

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Arizona, British Virgin Islands, California, Canada, Caribbean, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Wyoming

For many people fall and winter vacations aren’t so much about money, they are about time and escaping the eternal screech of the smart phone ringer. Some of the best fall and winter luxury vacation spots will let you trade in the phone for a pair of skis, hiking shoes or scuba gear and come back renewed and […]