Utah is home to some of the greatest skiing in the country. With its clusters of top ski resorts bookended by city life, it is ideal getaway material for powder season and beyond. On any trip out, you’ll likely combine elements of both city and ski culture–fly into Salt Lake ... More

Before my very first visit to the island of Saint Barthélemy, the Caribbean hot spot was something of a mystery to me. Celebrities flocked there on holiday like they flock to Steak ’n Shake after an awards show, and I always envisioned it as the Caribbean’s version of the ... More

Just a little over an hour into my Uber ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, I noticed the roads became long and winding, lined with towering pine trees and historic homes. I knew I had arrived at The Village of Pinehurst without even looking at the GPS. ... More

Sweden is definitely celebrated for its sophisticated capital city of Stockholm and all of the cosmopolitan charm that comes along with it. But, head a little further south, and then even further south, and you’ll find the town of Åhus. If you fly into Copenhagen, Denmark, this dreamy town is ... More

"Thanks to Virgilio, and now thanks to Explora, we can show the world the research we’ve done,” local farmer Manuel Choqque enthuses in the Quechua language as the wind blows across sun-drenched cornfields. I’m in the Andean highlands of Peru’s Chinchero District to view the staggering variety of native potatoes Choqque ... More

Panama’s capital city is as full of character as it is history–the coffee, rum, and hospitality don’t hurt either. Of course, no trip to Panama City would be complete without a visit to the modern engineering wonder that is the canal, and making a day out of seeing it is ... More

If you love to travel, you love to invest in luggage. I personally have at least four or five weekender bags depending on destination, reason for traveling, and my mood (sometimes you just need options). Luxury luggage brand Away has claimed its position as one of the top ... More

All good things come to an end, and though it feels like we're not quite done with the throes of summer, the chill in the air hints that fall is on the horizon. So what better way to chase away seasonal blues than to book a cold-weather sojourn? If you're having ... More

First thing’s first, if you’re not familiar, people in Paso Robles pronounce it “Paso Row-bulls.” It’s wrong, but I guess we don’t pronounce Los Angeles correctly either, so I’ll move on. The city is located along California’s central coast–halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles–and it’s ... More

Cruise ships are typically known for their loud design, pre-packaged agendas, and endless buffets of mediocre food. Aboard Oceania’s Riviera, guests come to experience a new kind of sea travel where “all-inclusive” isn’t a dirty word. A sweeping grand staircase greets you upon arrival as you ... More