Adventure Traveling Guide

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Security: Whether lost or stolen, your credit card company will protect you.
Acceptance: Plastic is universally accepted around the world, and sometimes even required, as in the case of hotel or rental car reservations.
Rates: Credit card companies are often able to negotiate a better exchange rate to convert money than an individual […]

Visit Holland, Michigan during the first week of May to celebrate Tulip Time Festival.
Crowds descend upon the charming town to see traditional Dutch dancers, concerts, markets, parades and relish the sight of millions of brightly colored spring tulips.
Holland was founded by Dutch settlers and maintains one of the largest populations of Dutch Americans […]

Indulge your inner foodie with a stay at Leaping Lamb Farm near Salem Oregon. The farm is nestled in the picturesque Coast Range and rents cozy cabins starting at just $100 for two. Fresh off the farm local ingredients are featured for meals and areas to fish and hike are plentiful.

During May, the luxury liner King Pacific Lodge is moored off the coast of Princess Royal Island. From this remote oasis you can venture on land, hiking and bear watching in the temperate rainforest, or head to the sea for kayaking and whale watching. Wild salmon and mushrooms are the dinner special followed by stargazing […]

Big Sur is at the top of every beach-lover’s list, but finding a room with a view can be difficult and pricey. Treebones Resort offers skylights for stargazing, and a deck for whale watching with prices starting at $145. Treebones is also green; turbines power everything from lamps to hot tubs, and drinking water comes […]

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Discover Utah’s Cataract Canyon the way the early explorers did: by raft. The canyon’s red rock cliffs are just as stunning as the much more crowded Grand Canyon’s. A plus: River outfitter O.A.R.S prides itself on being environmentally friendly with an extensive carbon-offset policy. All-inclusive six-day trips begin at $1,500.

Glacier National Park in the winter is a must-see for every nature lover. For a cozy experience, head to the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex. The Inn is situated in the valley bordering the park and Great Bear Wilderness Area. Rent skis and discover the groomed trails that cover more than 20 miles of forested […]

Villas at Playa Las Tortugas, 70 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, share five miles of sandy coastline with nothing but a coconut plantation. Volunteer to rescue turtle eggs or help baby turtles onto wet sand and watch as the moonlight sparkling off of the water guides them to the sea. Nightly turtle releases are July-January; […]

Vacationing to Santa Barbara soon? Try the Sustainable Vine Wine Tour. It’s a six-hour, behind the scenes look at organic winemaking. You’ll learn about water-saving vineyard techniques and biodynamic practices. And, all of the tours are run on biodiesel, of course. The cost is $125 and includes tastings, lunch and transportation around the Santa Barbara […]

The after-hours staff at most large hotels will often have more time to assist you with making plans than those working during peak check-in/check-out times. They are often more than happy to help you with restaurant recommendations and reservations, day trips, or interesting cultural events.