Cross-Country Skiing at The Ranch at Rock Creek

Montana

Cross-Country Skiing at The Ranch at Rock Creek

I recently had the opportunity to visit one of our favorite properties within the United States, The Ranch at Rock Creek. The Ranch is located in western Montana, an hour and a half outside of Missoula and is the world’s

Africa

Circle of Life: Wildebeest Migration

In Tanzania, the circle of life is all based on the rains. Monsoons in the Indian Ocean decide when those rains will arrive in the Serengeti. A shorter rain arrives in November and December, while a longer rain unleashes more

Japan

Practical Advice About Staying at a Japanese Ryokan

If you are traveling to Japan and are contemplating staying at a Japanese style hotel called a ryokan (Japanese guesthouse), then the following information may assist you with your decision. Ryokans have existed since the 8th century and are typically

Japan

Things You Should Know Before Eating in Japan

I love sampling exotic cuisine and understanding culinary traditions, so when I recently traveled to Japan for two weeks it was quite a treat! Japan offers sixteen different types of cuisines and I made a point of sampling all of

Japan

Basic Training For The Japanese Bullet Train

While traveling in Japan for two weeks, I had the opportunity to ride eight bullet trains on major routes such as Tokyo to Nagano, Kanazawa to Tokyo, Kyoto to Hiroshima and Osaka to Tokyo. Given that I was going to

Japan

My Top 10 Most Insightful Observations While Traveling in Japan

I recently had the opportunity to travel across Japan, utilizing the famous bullet trains, regional trains, private drivers, buses and planes during my two week trip. While in Japan, I was able to visit fourteen cities and was exposed to

Caribbean

SeaDream Yacht Club: A Small Ship Experience Not to be Missed

My mother would always ask our business and client guests, “Are you a mountain or sea person?” Growing up in this business, I am thankfully both, as is Kristene. As much as we love to be on (or in) the

Caribbean

Rerouted to Antigua: Three Wonderful Days at Hermitage Bay

Earlier in the year, we decided to book an early winter escape with SeaDream Yacht Club, one of our favorite cruise recommendations at Frontiers. Ten days in the Lesser Antilles Islands seemed like a great way to start the month

California

Time to Visit Napa Valley

Napa First Hand November in Napa Valley is bursting with the signs of fall; the yellow leaves are more golden, and the reds are more russet. Of course, the scintillating scent of grapes permeates the crisp harvest air. The devastating

Argentina

Argentina Glacier Experience

I recently had the chance to travel to Argentina, and never having visited the country, I was thrilled to go. A few days before my departure, I had a minor accident and fractured my foot. Instead of cancelling my trip

Montana