March 21, 2018 10 best trips for 2013 Got wanderlust? We’ve got your ticket. The National Geographic Traveler editors present this year's must-see places.
March 21, 2018 7 stunning jungle and rainforest retreats Going to the beach is nice and all, but there’s something about hiding away in the jungle that really gets our travel juices flowing. The lush scenery, the wildlife spottings, the chorus of birds and insects, and the gorgeous rustic-luxe retreats all help rejuvenate us like nothing else. For those still craving a little sun and sand, plenty of our rainforest and jungle picks are on or near the beach. So go ahead — take a walk on the wild side.
March 21, 2018 5 ways to give back on vacation with kids Let’s face it: We love the idea of raising our children to give back, but many of us find it hard to build volunteerism into our busy day-to-day lives. A solution may lie in a growing number of voluntourism organizations that let you give back on vacation without giving up your whole trip. The idea is to set aside just a fraction of your getaway—perhaps a few hours, an afternoon, or a day—and put it toward an act of doing good. Along the way, you’ll help teach your kids life lessons about responsibility and compassion. Here are five easy ways to devote a portion of your vacation to giving back as a family.
March 21, 2018 Eco-friendly travel tips while traveling We talked to staffers from World Wildlife Fund, who spend their days crisscrossing the globe in an effort to protect the planet’s wild places, to come up with a list of must-do conservation tips for every world traveler. Whether on a hike, safari or visiting a local village, there’s a takeaway for everyone.
March 21, 2018 The world’s top 10 wildlife destinations It takes a trip deep into the rain forest, desert outback or alpine wilderness to remind us that we are not alone on this planet. Yet an adventure trip to see wildlife in its natural habitat isn't like a trip to zoo. At Austin-Lehman Adventures, we give you our best viewing spots where a close encounter with amazing creatures is almost guaranteed.
March 21, 2018 Hottest ice hotels in the world Adventure seekers and nature lovers can spend the night at one of these incredibly detailed hotels, which boast first-class suites made from snow and ice.
March 21, 2018 The world’s top ten bike rides Few of us have spent a lifetime pedaling the world in search of the perfect path to ride. Ron van Dijk, European cycling director for the active travel company Austin-Lehman Adventures, is an exception. Ron has personally logged well over 10,000 miles on the seat of a bike and offers up his top ten favorite day rides.
November 20, 2017 Tennessee park installs foliage viewfinders for colorblind tourists The changing colors of the fall foliage are largely lost on those who suffer from colorblindness, but not in Tennessee.
September 26, 2017 See summer's total eclipse on the open seas with Royal Caribbean cruise package Imagine the view from the ocean!
