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3 ways to visit the Grand Canyon on your Las Vegas vacation

  Las Vegas attracts visitors of all sorts with some of its most famous features: indulgent dining experiences, beat-pumping nightclubs and gaming opportunities on alluring casino floors. Yet outdoor enthusiasts are also drawn to the city, thanks to its relatively close distance to the Grand…
Kyle Coleman
July 6, 2016

Day trips from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park

Visiting Denver is a treat in and of itself. There's the booming brewing industry, world-class culinary adventures, and vibrant nightlife. And for outdoor enthusiasts, the city's bikeability and its gorgeous scenery make the Mile High City something of an oasis. An added bonus for those…
Kyle Coleman
May 31, 2016

Best kept secrets of the outdoors in San Jose, Costa Rica

While known more as a metropolis jungle adorned with Spanish architecture, historic monuments, charming museums, and eye-catching plazas, San José offers a robust selection for outdoor travel. Take advantage of Costa Rica's tropical climate and go beyond the capital city's bustling cobblestone streets for a unique…
Kyle Coleman
May 25, 2016

Day trips and nights out in beach-beautiful Alicante

Alicante is a buzzing gateway to Spain’s southwest Mediterranean coast, known as the Costa Blanca. You can catch a boat to a nearby island, visit a beach resort, stay at one of the many hotels in Alicante or drive into the mountains for cool air…
Kyle Coleman
April 29, 2016

The natural hidden gems of Riyadh

Riyadh in Arabic means a place of gardens and trees. While the city has become a modern testament of Saudi Arabia’s cultural and economic influence, it remains, as it was in its origins, an oasis filled with hidden natural beauty. The Arabian Desert surrounding the…
Kyle Coleman
March 28, 2016

Phuket’s best watersports away from the beach

Phuket is well-known for miles and miles of beaches, islands and ocean that stretch around the country. In case of rough waves or inclement weather, you can head back to the beach bar at your Phuket hotel... OR you can experience some fun land attractions in Phuket that serve…
Kyle Coleman
March 25, 2016

Explore the best scuba diving in Bali

Bali treats visitors to breathtaking natural landscapes above and below sea level. Ocean life ranging from majestic manta rays to bizarre sunfish to the shy pygmy seahorse thrive in Bali’s warm waters and take sanctuary among its brusque, rocky outcrops. Unlike many famous scuba destinations,…
Kyle Coleman
March 17, 2016

8 reasons Winnipeg is the best vacation spot for winter fun

While some prefer to board up the house, stay inside all winter, sipping hot cocoa and binge-watching Netflix, others take advantage of the season’s unique experiences. The city of Winnipeg provides multiple options to book a hotel, then get out and explore the unique Canadian winter…
Kyle Coleman
February 16, 2016

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