Ski resorts are a lot like snowflakes – no two are the same. Skiers in Canada and the USA have seemingly endless choices for schussing, carving, gliding or French-frying down the slopes. And that’s just the skiing –there’s also the apres ski scene, the lodgings, the restaurants, the shopping and the overall vibe to consider. …
An old joke goes that Pittsburgh is the “Galapagos of Pennsylvania.” The city doesn’t neighbor any other metro areas. Most travelers arrive by plane, or at the end of a very long drive. Even the Pittsburgh dialect is like no other language on Earth. (“Yinz,” anyone?) When it comes to a long weekend in Pittsburgh, …
In the 12th century, the ancient Khmer kings of Cambodia packed the equivalent of all of Europe’s great cathedrals into an area the size of Los Angeles, making the fabled Temples of Angkor a veritable Disneyworld for history enthusiasts. These majestic temples in northwest Cambodia are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, topping the …
Peru may be known as one of the cradles of ancient civilization, but its topography also makes it a wonderland of adventure. The icy mountain peaks of the Andes draw trekkers and climbers, the untamed desert coast is lapped by world-class waves for surfers and, for explorers, there’s the Amazon, a vast mass of wetlands and …
Aruba, referred to as “One Happy Island” due to its 300 days of sunshine, friendly locals and laid-back atmosphere, is home to more than 40 miles of coastline, graceful flamingos gallivanting around its shores and more than 95 recorded nationalities. With an array of pristine beaches to enjoy, the island is also home to an …