“NO PASSPORT” REQUIRED: ROADTRIP Adventures in the U.S.
Here are 10 unforgettable “no-passport” adventures, from back country biking to horseback riding and chasing the Northern Lights:
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Atlas Ocean Voyages: Boutique Cruising Redefined
Cruising has seen an uptick this year with increased consumer demand, expanded destination and thematic offerings and the launch of new ships and lines. Atlas Ocean Voyages, a relative newcomer, now three years in the industry, is getting noticed. Launched during the height of a pandemic was a setback, but Atlas sailed through the storm…
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A Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Winter Beach Escape
Summer may be officially over, but Florida’s eternal sunshine beckons us to return to the beach. A festival on the shores of the Atlantic, minutes from beautiful Historic St. Augustine, gives us even more incentive to pack our bags for a wonderful weekend escape. Coastal breezes, culinary delights and wine tasting are hard to resist!…
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Bitterroot Ranch: A magical destination for horse lovers!
Back in 2012, on a whim I started entertaining the idea of going to a dude ranch by myself, somewhere with big open ranges and trails, where they made horses’ well-being a priority. I’m no “City Slicker” as I grew up riding and showing horses until college. I eventually found the Bitterroot Ranch in the…
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Washed Ashore: Turning Art into Activism
My first exposure to environmental activism art was in 2018, during a visit to Bruges, an enchanting European canal city. It is hard to forget a 5-ton towering whale made from plastic waste. Be assured, the emotional connection from such a grand visual statement can and will result in inspiring immediate change. The near 40-foot-high…
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Florida’s Crystal River & the Magical Manatee
I consider myself a lucky one whenever I connect with Mother Nature and her magical creations. My visit to Crystal River on Florida’s West Coast only heightened my sense of privilege. Crystal River is a charming Old Florida town of just under 5,000 residents located in Citrus County. Eco-tourism drives the economy and the Manatee…
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A Florida Treasure Coast Hidden Gem: Martin County
Discovering unique destinations is my passion. I was happy to find another gem in my home state of Florida. My year-end road trip introduced me to Martin County, north of Palm Beach and part of Florida’s famed Treasured Coast, where shipwrecks with precious cargo are still said to be buried. A Naturalist’s Playground Spanning…
