Tucked just inside the extreme northwest border of United States, lies little San Juan Island. And on that island, a few hours north of Seattle, or a little less south of Vancouver, is a small writer’s retreat cabin. 500 square feet of minimalist calm. The outside world too much? Simply raise the decking to shutter […] More
Back in August, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt abruptly and without public input, ordered all national park superintendents to consider e-bikes the same as traditional bikes, expanding access for e-bikes throughout the national park system. Public input would come later, Bernhardt explained, and the rule would be law unless it immediately conflicted with existing laws. “E-bikes […] More
Arnaud Zannier doesn’t just create hotels, he creates panoramas — complete, comprehensive hospitality experiences with all the drama and amusement of the cinema. When the world returns to traveling again, the world will deserve to stay at hotels like his. Click here to read our March statement about hotels, travel, and the coronavirus. There’s a […] More
In “Farthest North”—Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen’s 600-page book about his five-year expedition to the Arctic—a lot of cool stuff in the face of potential death by freezing or starvation happens. In 1893, Nansen and 12 companions built a boat capable of withstanding the dense pack ice, froze it in ice, and tried to drift to […] More
We love our backpacks. Though we love the minimalist lifestyle, if there’s one thing we hoard, it’s backpacks. When we decided to rebrand and come up with our new logo, our designer mentioned that she always pictured us wearing a backpack. Hence, our logo includes… you’ve guessed it, a backpack! Over the years, we’ve tested […] More
Faith E. Briggs is a conservationist, advocate for diversity in the outdoors, and a badass runner. Briggs used to run through the concrete canyons of NYC, now she prefers forested canyons of the West. She teamed up with two companions to run through sections of three hotly contested national monuments, slated for size reductions by […] More
One of the nicest locations in the UK to take a hotel and spa break has to be the North East of England. If you enjoy beautiful open countryside, heritage and less crowded places, then the north of England is a pretty good bet. Auctions Sort By Beyond your hotel, explore stunning countryside, a family-friendly […] More
The main airport in Sao Paulo is Guarulhos Airport GRU. It is the country’s second-busiest international airport. Below I outline the very best Priority Pass lounges at Sao Paulo airport and the best non-Priority Pass airline lounges too. Auctions Sort By There are four departure terminals at Sao Paulo airport but they are only connected […] More
As many people have started preparing for social distancing and quarantine measures, the stores have been depleted of the essential supplies needed to stay safe in such conditions. The coronavirus fear has caused many to irrationally buy a lot more supplies than need be. It is important to note that, even in countries with strict […] More
A novel coronavirus which was first detected late December 2019 in the city of Wuhan in the Hubei Province in China, has been shaking the entire world as it continues to spread across continents. Global Travel Plus, a leading provider of global emergency assistance services, has compiled the latest updates regarding the virus and explains […] More
It’s official: Emerald Expositions, the company that runs the Outdoor Retailer trade show every summer and winter, has canceled the summer show scheduled for late June in Denver, Colorado. This comes as no surprise, as Emerald has already altered or canceled 30 other shows in the face of spreading coronavirus, and surveys show that most […] More
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It may sound strange, but the London Surf Film Festival is one of the very best festivals of its type anywhere in the world. London itself has no surf. But England sure does. A lot of it, and a vibrant surf culture to boot. Not to mention that it’s next door to Scotland, which is […] More
If you have to be stuck in place, you might as well make it an impressive one. Below you’ll find a growing series of enchanting hotel scenes that can be used as virtual backgrounds for your Zoom conference calls. Just right-click or control-click on your favorite and save the image to your own computer, then […] More
In December 1946, as the English explorer Wilfred Thesiger was starving in the Arabian desert, he comforted himself with the thought that there was no place he would rather be. “I lay with my eyes shut, insisting to myself, ‘If I were in London I would give anything to be here,’” he wrote in Arabian […] More
Posted: 4/2/2020 | April 2nd, 2020 Travel hacking is one of the best ways to lower your travel costs. Flights, accommodation represent two of the biggest expenses travelers face so getting those to zero allows you to travel more for less. When money isn’t a worry, the world is your oyster. While I have tons […] More
Which are the best luxury hotels in Mexico City with executive club lounges? Hilton Reforma, Hyatt Regency Mexico City, JW Marriott Mexico City, Marriott Reforma, Mexico City, Presidente Intercontinental Polanco, Presidente InterContinental Santa Fe, Sheraton Maria Isabel, Sheraton Santa Fe or Westin Santa Fe. Auctions Sort By Not all luxury hotels have executive club lounges […] More
April Fools’ ad pranks are mostly eye-roll inducing at best. But every so often, a brand hits on the right blend of surprise, whimsy, and parody and it just works. Salomon endurance star Kilian Jornet, one of the world’s most accomplished endurance badasses giving up the trail and the peaks for dockside fishing? It’s the […] More
Just over two weeks ago Mammoth Mountain Ski Area closed indefinitely. The announcement, which a time traveler from a few months ago might not believe, came as a surprise to skiers who live in ski bum bliss and a relief to residents who pay attention to the news. Mono County now has the unfortunate distinction […] More
As y’all know, I frequently ask readers to step up and support Adventure Journal. Don’t really like doing it, but if I don’t then we aren’t going to the support we need to keep this whole venture going. You know what I do love, though? Getting feedback from you on how we can make Adventure […] More
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Cancún International Airport (CUN) connects travelers to hotels in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, and Isla Mujeres. Below I outline the very best Priority Pass lounges at Cancun International airport. These lounges match the best airline lounges at Cancun Airport. Auctions Sort By Cancun International Airport has two terminals. There is one Priority Pass airport […] More
We review the best Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in Riviera Maya, Yucatan, Cancun Vs Playa Del Carmen. The Riviera Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. Previously, we have investigated the best luxury hotels and resorts in Riviera Maya and the best Hyatt in Cancun Ziva Vs Zilara, now we […] More
Which are the best luxury hotels in Playa Del Carmen with executive club lounges? There is only one noteworthy luxury hotel with an executive club lounge in Playa Del Carmen. That is the Grand Hyatt. InterContinental Presidente, JW Marriott Resort & Spa Cancun, Ritz-Carlton and Westin Resort & Spa and Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach […] More
Cancún International Airport (CUN) is located in Cancún, Quintana Roo, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It is Latin America’s fourth and Mexico’s second busiest airport, after Mexico City International Airport, and it connects travelers to hotels in Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, and Isla Mujeres. Below I outline the very best Priority […] More
Four Seasons is one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world and it is natural to ask the question, is there a Four Seasons resort in Cancun Or Playa Del Carmen on the Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula? How about Tulum and Isla Mujeres? Auctions Sort By Wherever you are in the world, Four […] More
Across the country, and the world, for that matter, outdoor spaces are closing. Beach parking lots in Northern California are closed, and in Southern California they’re ticketing surfers. State parks and campgrounds closed nationwide. Many national parks closed, with a big push to close all of them among many in the outdoor community. Gateway communities […] More
It’s been raining a fair bit in California these past couple of weeks, which has us remembering one of our favorite pieces from the AJ archive, and one that’s as useful today as it was a few years back when we first posted. – Ed. When you’re buying a rain jacket, you probably have lots […] More
Something about navigating tumultuous whitewater in a boat just feels right for this moment in time. This short takes a long, loving look at what it takes to become a professional Grand Canyon boatman. Or woman. Boatperson? We’ll be back to long river days soon enough, but in the meantime, a bit of virtual adventure […] More
It’s been a lot of days in sweatpants and Uggs around here…but they have been filled with tons of puppy kisses! While my team and I are working from home on big projects, loungewear has definitely become my go-to. To be perfectly honest, I’ve had to do laundry solely for the fact that I went […] More
Posted: 03/31/20 | March 21st, 2020 On a breezy fall morning, I was walking home from my university’s humanities department after trying to get out of my Spanish language requirement to no avail. On the way, I ran into one of my roommates. He mentioned he had heard that a small plane had crashed into […] More
Which Hyatt Is Best In Cancun? Which is the best All-Inclusive Hyatt: Ziva Vs Zilara? These are both some of the best luxury hotels in Cancun and among the best All-Inclusive Hyatt hotels in the world. Overall the Ziva is better but the Zilara is also excellent so you can’t go wrong booking either. Auctions […] More
We review the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts to spend your loyalty points on Riviera Maya. Which are the best in Cancun Vs Playa Del Carmen? The Marriott brand includes Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels and JW Marriott as well as mid-range brands like Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Design Hotels […] More
Which are the best All-Inclusive hotels and Resorts in Riviera Maya? The Riviera Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. Previously, we have investigated the best All-Inclusive hotels and Resorts in Cancun and the best All-Inclusives in Playa Del Carmen, now we look at all the best All-Inclusive hotels that […] More
Which are the best luxury hotels in Riviera Maya? The best resorts include: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Chablé Maroma, Grand Velas Riviera Mayan, Le Blanc Spa Resort, Fairmont, NIZUC Resort & Spa, Ritz Carlton Cancun and Rosewood Mayakoba. Auctions Sort By If you love to lounge […] More
VW Buses are wonderfully quirky looking but less wonderfully quirky performing and are, quite possibly, the worst vehicle to find yourself behind puttering up a mountain road. Nevertheless, they possess an undeniable charm that not even their younger sibling, the Vanagon, can measure up to. Today, you can upgrade the heck out of the performance, […] More
Admit it—you were charmed but also intrigued by the Knot Store sketch from Portlandia. Yes, the idea of people paying for artisanally tied knots is on point, but also, look at all those knots! There are a handful of foundational skills that really make one a truly well-rounded and capable outdoorsperson, and knot-tying is one […] More
Hikkim Village sits at about 14,400 feet in the Indian Himalaya. It’s the highest place in the country that’s inhabited year-round. And the people who live there need their mail just like anywhere else. Enter Rinchen Chhering, the postmaster, who has served this town since 1983. He has their back. And their Lands End catalogs, […] More
This post was written in partnership with Waterl<ss. As always, thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own and based on my own experiences. Whether you’re trying to save your hair from heat or you’re traveling and don’t have access to heat, there are so many ‘no-heat hairstyles’ out there. From braids to buns, […] More
Step 1: Put together the pull up bar. The instructions included with it are very easy to follow. Step 2: Attach each of the 1/2 Inch x 4 Inch Galvanized Steel Nipples to the 1/2 Inch Galvanized Flanges Step 3: Remove the caps of the forward facing bars on the pull up bar. When you insert […] More
What are the top 10 best apartments for rent on the Croatian Coast? Croatia has been topping must-visit lists for sometime now. Stunning architecture, delectable wine, miles of beaches and hidden rocky coves with sapphire blue waters; the pull is evident. With over thousand islands to explore, they are THE exclusive destination for European island […] More
Which are the best All-Inclusive luxury hotels in Playa del Carmen? The best resorts include: Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, Grand Velas Riviera Mayan, Hilton Playa del Carmen, Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Cancun, JW Marriott Resort & Spa Cancun, Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, Ritz-Carlton Cancun and Viva Wyndham Maya. Auctions Sort By Playa […] More
Which are the best luxury hotels in Playa del Carmen? The best resorts include: Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya, Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Fairmont, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, Grand Velas Riviera Mayan, Hotel Esencia, Rosewood Mayakoba, Viceroy Riviera Maya. Auctions Sort By Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort […] More
If you are a water baby and adventure lover, India offers ample opportunities and locations to explore the amazing underwater world. There is no need to plan an international vacation to unravel the mysteries of the sea. We have curated a list of spots where you can enjoy scuba diving in India. So Get Set […] More
Dubai never ceases to inspire me. With man-made islands, epic buildings, and world-renowned restaurants, this city has it all. It’s like a city designed by a kid with an incredible imagination. Being here taps into the childlike wonder in me. It takes a certain magic to build the best and the biggest. I always jump […] More
Which are the best All-Inclusive luxury hotels in Cancun? The best resorts include: Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, JW Marriott Resort & Spa Cancun, Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun, Ritz-Carlton, Secrets the Vine, Villa del Palmar and Westin Resort & Spa. Auctions Sort By A jewel of […] More
28 Mar Things To Do in Bahrain Posted at 15:32h in Blog by Victoria Brewood Yes, it’s true – we’re all cooped up in our home right now. But, whilst we wait for COVID-19 to pass, there’s plenty of time to dream up your next getaway. For years, you’ve always wondered what life in Bahrain […] More
Minsk National Airport is the main international airport in Belarus and we review the best Priority Pass lounge at this airport. This airport is located 42 km to the east of the capital Minsk. The Minsk National Airport terminal includes 6 gates: 1-2 are mainly used for the Customs Union destinations flights, 3-6 are used […] More
Which are the best Marriott Bonvoy luxury hotels and Resorts in Cancun? Ritz-Carlton vs Westin vs JW Marriott. The Marriott brand includes Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels and JW Marriott as well as mid-range brands like Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Design Hotels and Westin. Auctions Sort By The Ritz-Carlton is a […] More
Which are the best luxury hotels in Cancun with executive club lounges? InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort vs JW Marriott Resort & Spa Cancunvs Ritz-Carlton Cancun vs Westin Resort & Spa Cancun vs Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach? Auctions Sort By Cancun is best known for its white beaches, but if you can be dragged away […] More