Travel Stories

Glacier National Park Copyright Christopher Ludgate

Gearing Up for Rafting: Glacier National Park, Montana

A couple of friends and I went to capture the light on Lake Saint Mary by the entrance of Glacier National Park, Montana before sunset. We heard the morning hike there was just gorgeous when one of us...

Nordik Spa Nature is the largest hydro therapy spa in North America and offers ultimate relaxation and spa therapy. Courtesy: Nordik

Quebec: Winter Wellness Adventure

I often daydream about my time there in its great cozy lodges, finding rejuvenation in the region's plentiful outdoor Nordic spas and expansive snow trails immersed in their winter culture. It was an invigorating...

Those classic Arizona sunsets are one of nature's great gifts. Photo: Christopher Ludgate

Dynamic Days in the Desert: Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, Arizona is more dynamic than its mainstream reputation might suggest. It is highly touted for its golf courses, sprawling spa resorts, high-end shops, and a lofty real estate market. And the...

Sky Lagoon in Reykjavik makes for a great weekend getaway ...to Iceland!

New York to Iceland Alternative: PLAY Time

When I learned that the new budget airline, PLAY was offering direct flights to Iceland from tiny New York Stewart International Airport tucked up in the Hudson Valley, I was more than intrigued. When...