green living, smart spending
When it opens in November 2014, Glacier 3000 will be the world’s first suspension bridge linking two mountain peaks. It’s an adrenalin-charged bridge walk in the Swiss Alps, high above the resort towns of Villars-Gryon and Les Diablaret, both famous for their skiing. I’ve skied at both. Villars is more family-friendly, with more gentle slopes
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Enter to win a trip to Peru, which includes something on everybody’s bucket list, Machu Picchu. The sweepstakes is sponsored by Eagle Creek luggage, LAN and TAM airlines and Goway travel. The grand prize is round trip airfare to Cusco with five nights accommodation and $750 in Eagle Creek Gear. You’ll have five days to
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Windstar Cruises is launching its newest ship and routes with a 2-for-1 deal on its new Asia sailings, including Vietnam, India and Dubai. The BOGO cruise deal also includes two free hotel nights before or after the cruise, and special onboard events such as wood-engraving workshops. Cruises must be booked by March 28, 2014 to
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Enter to win an African safari to either Botswana or Namibia with your best photography. Submit your best shot of wildlife – no puppies or kittens – scenic landscapes, or something that represents environmental conservation by Feb. 28th. It’s FREE to enter, and you could win an African safari for two worth between $18,000 and
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The founder of the Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich chain killed an elephant and an endangered leopard for sport and some trophy photos. That may not have anything to do with the quality of the chain’s food, but it does indicate the ethics and quality of the man behind the sandwiches. So these are two reasons
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Whale sharks are sharks the size of whales, but unlike other sharks, they are not the least bit scary. Even so, swimming with creatures as large as 60-feet is an adrenalin experience, as I found out on a recent whale shark tour in the Gulf of Mexico near Cancun. Whale sharks are annual visitors to
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Erik Lindbergh keeps aviation pioneering in the family. That’s the headline of my article on green aviation and the future of flight supported by the grandson of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh. Erik Lindbergh supports electric-powered and solar-powered flight and space tourism. He’s an interesting man, and I enjoyed interviewing him in 2013 for an article
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Zion Lodge in Zion National Park has become the first hotel in a US national park to receive the top Green Seal Lodging Standard award for its eco-friendly environmental standards and practices. The top Green Seal is the Gold award, which means Zion Lodge is both green and gold. The top award covers everything from
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The summer blockbuster movie, The Great Gatsby, is generating lots of buzz along with travel deals with a Gatsby theme. Here’s where to get that Gatsby vibe and party like it’s 1922 and you are Leonardo de Caprio: This posting is from 2013. While the hotels are still in business hosting guests, these specific packages
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Feeling welcome is an important part of any vacation or business trip. A new survey of 140 countries lists the world’s most friendly destinations, and the least friendly. According to the World Economic Forum, Iceland, New Zealand, Morocco are the world’s top three most friendly destinations for tourists. I have visited all three over the
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