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Where Are The World’s Top Destinations for Luxury Travelers?

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Italy, among the world’s top destinations, reigned atop three categories: favorite global, honeymoon and family destination Where are upscale travelers in the know heading for their getaways? The Virtuoso Luxe Report has the inside scoop on the world’s top destinations for the year ahead. Published each year, the report surveys Virtuoso’s expert travel advisors around the globe on the hottest trends they see for the year to come. Read on to discover where everyone from families to adventure-seekers to honeymooners are off to in the coming year.

Visit the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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Lake Havasu City is a sprawling desert oasis in Arizona, just two and a half hours southwest of Las Vegas, and within a half a day’s drive of Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Saguaro, and Grand Canyon National Parks. There are so many things to do around Lake Havasu, but one of the coolest is to visit the historic London Bridge in Lake Havasu City , which has been open for car and pedestrian traffic since 1971. Lake Havasu locals hardly notice the London Bridge these days, but tourists still flock to Lake Havasu City to see it, and it’s a fun landmark to visit all through the year. In fact, the London Bridge is the top Lake Havasu City attraction, and even though we visit Lake Havasu City often, we always take time to stroll along the London Bridge at sunset.  Want to see the London Bridge for yourself? Here’s a complete guide to visiting this historic London landmark in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A Brief History of Lake Havasu City and the London Bridge Th...

Bhutan Travel Guide: How to Travel to Bhutan

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Want to travel somewhere under the radar? Somewhere more culturally traditional and untainted by mass tourism? Somewhere that’s like stepping back in time, where very few have the privilege to see? Consider traveling to the Asian country of Bhutan. I hope this Bhutan travel guide  convinces you that this little country should be on your list. Read on to learn how to travel to Bhutan. Bhutan. Land of the Thunder Dragon. A country shrouded in solitude and mystery for so long, the response I got most from people when I told them I was traveling to Bhutan was, “Never heard of it. Where’s that?!” **This post contains affiliate links. I may make a small commission from these links at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure HERE. Contents 1 Where is Bhutan? 2 Bhutan History 3 Facts About Bhutan 4 How to Travel to Bhutan 4.1 Flights to Bhutan 4.2 Visas for Traveling to Bhutan 5 How Much Does it Cost to Travel to ...

Family Road Trip through North Cascades National Park

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Glacier-clad peaks, virgin forests, vast turquoise lakes, and sub-alpine meadows, North Cascades National Park is a gem of a wilderness — one that is often overlooked by tourists and revered by rugged adventurers. The park is isolated, encompassing 360 miles of trails, an incredible array of wildlife, and innumerable waterfalls (hence the lovely name of the park). The Cascade Range extends from British Columbia to Northern California, with just one paved road embarking into the heart of its untamed wilderness. If you’re an avid hiker or backpacker, you’ve no doubt been seduced by these mountains, but this post is for the road tripper, the casual hiker, and the family adventurer. If you’ve never journeyed through North Cascades National Park, it’s time to make amends. Getting to North Cascades National Park There are major airports in both Bellingham and Seattle, Washington. From Bellingham, the entrance to the park is about an hour and a half drive....