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![]() | Exploring the wildest reaches of Alaska used to pose enormous difficulty - making long overland treks, carrying food and gear, and portaging boats. The state's towering glaciers, deep fjords and old-growth forests were accessible only to the hardiest travelers. Today, adventurous travelers can find the wild experiences they seek in a much more accessible form - small-ship expeditions ... More |
![]() | While Americans are being more careful with their money than ever, one sector where spending has increased is travel. Recent research has found that people who spend their money on travel, and occasionally disconnect from the digital world, rate their lives as happier. Many travelers look to the restorative powers that come from visiting places that offer wild, natural beauty. If close encounters with indigenous creatures appeals to you, then a holiday to the Galápagos will provide you unparalleled opportunities ... More |
![]() | When winter's got a grip and you're thinking it's time for a getaway, your thoughts don't need to travel far. Lake Placid is a true paradise for the winter outdoor enthusiast, with world-class skiing topping the activity list. But there's plenty more to do, and it's all just a gas tank away, in the heart of New York's beautiful Adirondack Park. More |
![]() | Nobody likes getting older, but it is a fact that as we age, the risk of injury increases. Even seemingly innocuous tasks like getting in and out of the bath tub or shower can be a chore. More |
![]() | Someone dies, and that someone was the main provider for his or her family. What happens to those who survive that person? What would happen to those who survive you? More |