Nevada’s nickname is “The Silver State,” and is home to a casino resort on my list of favorite places to stay and play…The Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno. Ambling Hotels have their own personality so, after my speedy check-in, …
Category: Adventure Travel
Dupont Forest Moderate Hiking by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Just an hour out of Greenville, SC, is the Dupont State Recreational Forest of North Carolina, a wonderful place to spend time relaxing in nature and getting some moderate exercise. If you are well prepared you could spend from 5 …
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Gateway to Adventure in the Chile Lake District by Linda Ballou
Puerto Varas nestled sweetly on the south shore of Llanquihue (yan key way) the largest lake in Chile is the adventure hub of the Chilean Lake District. On the far shore the snow-tipped Orsorno Volcano offers head-spinning vistas for hikers …
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Joulvert’s E-Bikes: Love at First Ride by Linda Oatman
E-bike sales are soaring these days, not only in Europe but in the U.S. as well. Leveling the playing field, the electric pedal-assist bicycle allows even the out-of-shape oldsters to keep up with the athletes in the family. Making cycling …
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Our Winter Getaway to Mexico’s Riviera by Saul Schwartz
My wife Fern and I left the bitter cold of the 2018 winter on a Friday January morning. We were on the beach wearing bathing suits in the afternoon. Our non-stop flights from Baltimore – Washington airport to Cancun were …
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Deerfield Retreat and Spa: Go for the Exercise; Stay for the Food by Fyllis Hockman
Admittedly, I’ve never heard of Lo-Wei, a unique exercise class that combines yoga, strength training and flexibility that stretched my body in ways my mind never thought possible. But it is only one of almost three dozen fitness classes, all …
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Sicily, Italy: Where What’s Not on the Itinerary is as Important as What Is by Fyllis Hockman
It happens all the time with Overseas Adventure Travel. I start out expecting to write about the trip itself – in this case, Sicily’s Ancient Landscapes & Timeless Traditions — and I end up writing about all the things that …
Landing on a Glacier! by Bonnie and Bill Neely
New Zealand, which has recently been officially declared the eighth continent and named Zealandia, is a Wonderful place to visit. With a population of about four million, half of whom live in the capital city of Auckland, the countryside drives …
Great Smoky Mountains Walk In the Woods by Bonnie and Bill Neely
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited of all in the United States. It is unquestionably beautiful with thick forests of evergreens and many different species of deciduous trees, so it is beautiful year around, and especially …
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The Bears of Katmai: How not to get eaten and still get great pictures by Jim Chamberlain
I was six feet away from an 800 lb. giant in brown fur with huge paws and I didn’t get eaten. If you want one of the greatest wildlife experiences in your life, put Katmai National Park in Southeast Alaska …
