Surf’s Up, Betty Style
Looking for a swell time? Women’s surf camps are where it’s at. There is something about summer that awakens the spirit and induces a sense of wanderlust. Who doesn’t enjoy spending a day at the beach soaking up the sun’s warmth upon your skin and feeling the fresh saltwater mist in your hair? Growing up …
Adrenaline Travel
It’s Not Just For The Hardcore. All you need is an adventurous spirit and a can-do attitude to tackle this popular destination travel phenom. Surprised? Read on. Rappelling is not actually hard. Wearing a harness attached to a rope, you pretty much just back your way down a rock wall, or in my case, down …
don’t sweat it
25 ways to keep your cool this summer 1. tea time The new afternoon tea at The Ritz in Atlanta offers five refreshing iced tea flavors. Sweeten the deal by having your selection poured over cotton candy! $4 per tea, ritzcarlton.com/atlanta 2. fan-atic The O-2 Cool Tower Misting Fan has two fans, two speeds and …
planes, trains and toddlers
Tips for making your next family trip a day at the beach. Home sweet home. Pick a vacation rental or a hotel with a mini-kitchen. Not only will you be able to store snacks, breakfast items, and even cook meals at your home away from home, but you’ll save some cash buying a few groceries …
Flying Solo
I was just 20 years old when I planned my first trip around Europe—alone. Armed with a 30-pound pack, a six-country rail pass and a one-way plane ticket, I spent a month poring over maps and websites, planning train routes and hostel options. I left my mom behind sobbing at the Atlanta airport security check …
Hitting the slopes
Can’t afford Aspen? Join the club. You don’t have to head west for a great ski vacation. Take a look at a mountain near you for the best snow adventures this winter. Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD Just three hours from D.C., Wisp and its 132 acres of ski terrain is a family fun zone. If …
Whats Your Travel Style?
Red wine or white? Running or cycling? Brad Pitt or George Clooney? Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe? Just like everything else in life, travel is all about choices. One vacationer may prefer powder white beaches and aquamarine waters, with the idea of a cabana boy serving bottomless daiquiris no longer a mere daydream. Another may think it just …
as the leaf turns: Fall foliage in the Blue Ridge Mountains
When it comes to experiencing the beautiful autumn hues, you really can’t go wrong with the North Carolina and Virginia mountains. But to make it easier, we’ve put together some suggestions for two of our favorite fall foliage spots. So block off a long weekend in late September through early November (the best time for …
tail-wagging travel
Affectionate and loyal, your dog loves being with you, and you love being with her. So why force her to shack up with strangers while you go romping all over the country?
adventure awaits!
Sure, you could take the kids to another amusement park this summer, or to grandma’s house—again. Or you could give them a vacation they’ll never forget.
