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HIKING

Reach Mount Everest's Base Camp Without Any Hiking Required

Dec 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Some of the Himalaya’s most iconic hiking trails can be found in Nepal, the country considered one of the ultimate destinations for adventurous travelers and outdoor lovers. But if you’ve always been curious to check out the locale, yet haven’t wanted to bother with all the hiking, Remote Lands has created a new itinerary just for you.

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Savoring Tuscany With Hedonistic Hiking

Dec 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Janice Nieder

I’ve always felt that the best way to appreciate another country is by traveling on foot while indulging in the local cuisine. As much as I like to hike, I love to eat, which is why Hedonistic Hiking’s unique culinary walking tour A Tuscan Harvest: Chianti, Castles and Tuscan Cooking had my name written all over it.

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The Warmer Side of Whistler Has More Than Just Wintertime Activities

Aug 29, 2014  |   Contributor: Cynthia Dial  |  1 Comment

It was my final day in Canada and I relaxed upon rattan palms at the entrance of Fairmont Chateau Whistler, which at 25 years of age is the village matriarch. As I awaited my transportation, I observed my surroundings. Encircled by the green of mountains and a blue sky above, the village to the left and spruce and cedars everywhere, it was a Christmas-perfect setting, one that it is best known for in the winter. But having gone in the summer, I discovered that Whistler is much more than just a winter destination.

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Alaska Cruise Itinerary for Extreme Adventure Travel Lovers

Aug 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

If you thought Alaska luxury cruises were all about relaxation and whale watching then you haven’t heard about Alaska Unleashed. Alaska Unleashed is an 8-day/7-night Southeast voyage cruising from Juneau to Ketckikan, or the reverse, Ketchikan to Juneau.... Read More

New Life Hiking Spa Opens for 35th Season

May 21, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The New Life Hiking Spa located in Killington, Vermont, recently opened for its 35th season on May 17, 2012. The spa opens annually from mid-May through the end of September for hiking and spa vacations in the verdant Green Mountains. Jimmy LeSage, M.S., founded the New Life Hiking Spa in 1978. “I came up with the idea of New Life after attending a six week yoga retreat in Val Morin, Canada in 1977,” said Mr. LeSage. “I had been living and working in Vermont for a few years after graduating with a degree in education from Florida State University and took the opportunity to use a ski hotel in the summers for my idea in 1978.” The special Vermont retreat moved to Killington from its original site in Stratton Mountain. The... Read More

Inn-to-Inn Hiking in Switzerland

Aug 23, 2011  |   Contributor: Steve Mirsky

Switzerland’s Appenzell, a half-canton of only 66 square miles, is packed with more charm and cultural richness than normally found in many countries.... Read More

Alaska Fishing by Seaplane | Dove Island Lodge

Aug 15, 2011  |   Contributor: Robert Painter

Maybe you have never heard of Sitka. It is a beautiful village in southeastern Alaska located on Baranof Island along the outer coast of Alaska's famed Inside Passage. You can't drive there from here— or from anywhere. The only access is by sea or by air. Only a few cruise ships are allowed. There is no cruise port.

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Virginia is for Wine Lovers: Tours and Tastings Across the State

Jul 20, 2011  |   Contributor: Touring & Tasting

The beautiful Commonwealth of Virginia is a wonderful place to tour, taste, and vacation. Geographically, it runs the gamut, offering towering mountains, gentle rolling hills, green valleys, and flat coastal plains, peninsulas, and beaches.... Read More

Guided Tours of Vietnam's Historical Landmarks

Jun 9, 2011  |   Contributor: Black Tomato  |  4 Comments

Looking to discover a new destination with a little added luxury? Then let us introduce you to Vietnam: a land of jungles, beaches and incredible natural beauty on the South China Sea.

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Adventure Travel in Papua New Guinea: Discover Unchartered Land

Jun 9, 2011  |   Contributor: Black Tomato  |  1 Comment

Ever feel that there are no unknown wonders left in the world? No undiscovered mysteries? No bona fide adventures? Take heed: we have a trip that will take you far, far off the beaten path and into Papua New Guinea’s unchartered jungles.

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