Volcanoes, tropical forests, and golden beaches For me, the Kona & Kohala Coast offers the best weather in Hawaii. Generally drier, sunnier and feels more Hawaiian island life, than the other islands. The main airport serving the western region is KOA Kona International. A lovely open air facility. Flying Private: There are several FBO options available. KONA VILLAGE, A ROSEWOOD … Read More
Island Eden: Volcanoes, Renowned Surfing, and a Rainbow of Beaches On Oahu, watch surfers ride curling waves off the North Shore, snorkel among the fish in Hanauma Bay, or visit the moving WWII memorial at Pearl Harbor. On the Big Island, marvel at molten lava flows at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and stargaze atop Mauna Kea. Fly through Kauai’s Waimea … Read More
Cute and efficient. The main commercial airport for getting to/from the Sonoma and Napa regions. ALASKA AIRLINES Burbank, Los Angeles, Orange County, Portland (OR), San Diego, Seattle/Tacoma AVELO AIRLINES Burbank, Las Vegas, Redmond/Bend (OR) Seasonal: Palm Springs New Avelo flights for 2024: • Kalispell, MT (FCA) starts 5/1 • Pasco Tri-Cities, WA (PSC) starts 5/1 • Boise, ID (BOl) starts … Read More
From the five-star ski lodges to the stunning backcountry, Colorado is all about that Rocky Mountain high. Dunton Hot Springs Dolores, Central Colorado One of my favorite Rocky Mountain Getaways… and a Relais & Chateaux property, you know the food will be outstanding. Just across the mountain from Telluride, Dunton Hot Springs Resort is a romantic ghost town, set in … Read More
Wyoming’s most popular resort town The terms “Jackson” and “Jackson Hole” are often mistakenly interchanged. “Jackson” is the name of the town. “Jackson Hole” refers to either the greater valley area (including, for example, the towns of Wilson and Kelly) or the Jackson Hole ski resort. Jackson transforms from a popular ski town during the winter into a mecca for … Read More
The Golden State California offers the most diverse choices than any other state, even more than most countries. City breaks, coastal trips, desert escapes, epic road trips, and mountain adventures… you can easily mix and match a variety of experiences in one incredible itinerary. THE INN AT MATTEI’S TAVERN Los Olivos The renovation of the Inn in the charming town … Read More
The American Riviera Santa Barbara has been considered “The American Riviera” for over a century. A self-contained paradise surrounded by undeveloped coastline, the city’s signature red-tile roofs, white-washed buildings and lush gardens evoke the topography and architectural aesthetic of the European Riviera—with a distinctly Californian twist. Simultaneously sophisticated and bohemian, easy-going and energetic, Santa Barbara revives visitors with its vibrant … Read More
Becoming the renewed “go to destination” for 2024 Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America by area and the least densely populated. Nicaraguans (or “Nicas” as they are often called) like to refer to their country as the “país de lagos y volcanes”; the country of lakes and volcanoes. And those are indeed striking features as Nicaragua contains the … Read More
Belize is an adventure traveler’s paradise Belize is the only country in Central America without a coastline on the Pacific Ocean (only the Caribbean Sea to its east). With its British colonial history and a long Caribbean coast, it’s culturally similar to many of Britain’s former West Indian island colonies, with a majority creole or Afro-Caribbean population. But it also … Read More
Canada is always a great place to go. Let’s wrap our arms around the coziest season and squeeze tight until spring. We’ll go where the mountain snow is pure powder, the canals form pristine ice rinks, and the poutine comes piled ever higher. We’re going to Canada, where the temps get chilly, but the people never do. Tourist Visa for … Read More
The Salt Lake City (Utah) Department of Airports and Delta Air Lines forged ahead this week with the opening of a revamped Salt Lake City International (SLC) despite the COVID-19 pandemic, touting the first phase of a $4.1 billion project aimed at allowing the airport to comfortably handle 26 million passengers annually. Delta operated the first flight out of the … Read More
It’s All Bigger Y’All Get Ready For A Good Ol’ Time Home of football as a religion and barbecue as a food group, Texas has reason to boast everything being bigger in the largest American state. From live music and indie cafes in Austin to the Dallas Cowboys and the famous Fort Worth stockyards in North Texas, the mega-state has … Read More
