A Touch of Downton Abbey in Washington, DC
It’s not always easy to order a mansion when you want one. But a new, shall we say, vacation mansions concept aims to offer a dab of Downton Abbey with a lot of space and spice to luxury travelers in the desired locations of Washington D.C., New York and Los Angeles.
Stunning Backcountry Hut Near Vail Pass Offers Comfortable Getaway With Remote Feel
Awakened in the middle of the night recently in a backcountry hut on Shrine Pass, I glanced out a window and saw stars, so I threw on a jacket and went out on the deck of Jay’s Cabin, three miles northwest of Vail Pass at 11,223 feet.
These US National Park Experiences Are Magical for Winter Visitors
Hearing the words “outdoor winter activities” conjures images of ski slopes and laps around the municipal ice rink for many. But for those who want to experience a natural wonderland this winter, America’s national parks offer many unique vacation experiences.
Taking the Kids: Best 2024 Travel Memories
It was definitely a “wow” moment. We were on day four of our two-week Abercrombie & Kent Arctic Cruise Adventure in the Svalbard Archipelago. Our zodiacs landed on a beach where scores of huge walruses (they weigh more than 4,400 pounds) were lazing on the beach and splashing in the water, getting their fill of mollusks.
Breaking the Ice: Winter Fishing on Wisconsin’s Lakes
For those who don’t quite get it, the first question about ice fishing might be: Why? What brings a person to sit out on a frozen lake in front of a hole cut in the ice, plumbing the depths for a fish? But every year the faithful, and presumably a good number of new congregants, can be seen scattered around Wisconsin’s many lakes, seated patiently on overturned 5-gallon buckets or ducking into sheltering tents and shacks to try to hook some dinner.
Taking the Kids: And Checking out Holiday Lights Before They Are Gone
No, not the size of your Christmas tree. We’re talking about holiday light installations around the country, from ones that light up neighborhood streets like Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, New York, to snow resorts to big, splashy ones in theme parks, Las Vegas and New York.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
I had signed up for a bus trip out of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, to Kentucky. I had never been to either place before, nor had I ever taken a trip on a tour bus. As we left the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau, I realized everyone on the bus was local—from a region called the Pennsylvania Wilds (aka PA Wilds).
The Effervescent Joy of Dog Sledding
Nowhere is this more evident than in a kennel yard at an Alaska dog-sledding operation. All you need to do is walk through the compound and several dozen lean, lively canids will greet you like a long-lost savior. Are we going out on the trail? Yes? With the sled? Soon? Oh boy!
A Man Full of Trouble, Philly’s Oldest Surviving Revolutionary-Era Bar
When Dan Wheeler bought A Man Full of Trouble in 2021, he hoped to breathe life back into Philly’s only surviving Revolutionary-era drinking spot, which had sat shuttered to the public for decades. Wheeler, 60, dreamed of restoring the charming brick building in the shadows of the Society Hill Towers into a neighborhood hub with flowing suds and a museum to celebrate the colorful tavern with a colorful name.
A Classical Awakening in Prague
I’ll never forget the first time I heard his music, just a few years ago. On a private wooden boat tour provided by the Four Seasons Hotel, the driver navigated past so many hidden and special sites, the bridges and spires of the city rising all around. Then he played an ode to the river itself. “Die Moldau”—or in Czech—”Vltava,” by Smetana. The symphonic poem formed a strange and wonderful symmetry with the surrounding beauty.
From Copacabana to Corcovado: 24 Hours in Rio
Rio de Janeiro is a city unlike any other. A global icon of cool, settling a standard for beach life, locals—called Cariocas—move at their own pace. And when you land here, you have a chance to match their rhythm. And keep it going, if you can, for a whole 24 hours.
What Is the ‘20-5-3′ Rule and How Can It Boost Your Well-Being?
You don’t need extreme diets or grueling workout routines to boost your well-being. Enter the “20-5-3 rule”—a research-backed formula to improve mental and physical health through time spent outdoors. Developed by neuroscientist Rachel Hopman of Northeastern University, this method emphasizes small, manageable steps that can lead to big rewards.
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