The Sound of Inner Silence in the Costa Rican Cloud Forest
Since arriving at El Silencio Lodge, an über-private nature retreat in Costa Rica’s high volcanic mountains, I’ve been contemplating the meaning of silence. Because silence, at least here in the jungle during the early days of the rainy season, is anything but quiet. Let’s start with the cicadas, which sound like buzz saws about ten [...]
Pool Pursuit in Phoenix: A Healthy Family Spring Break
Wish your kids were a tad more — well, active? Want a surefire weapon to combat couch potato syndrome? A great way to tempt kids outdoors and keep them active and engaged is to plan a family getaway around a hotel with a great kid-friendly pool. Add features like water slides and lazy rivers and [...]
Treating Yourself to the Treasures of Tribal Arizona
Imagine having a Native American healing based on traditions so secret and private that a panel of tribal elders had to approve the course of treatment ahead of time. That’s the lure of the Aji Spa at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, the only luxury resort in the U.S. located on an Indian reservation and [...]
My Top 5 Travel Blogs for 2010 (So Far)
I’m addicted to travel, and when I’m home I’m addicted to reading about travel. Lately my passion has taken the form of finding new travel blogs to follow. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good travel magazine, with big glossy pictures, a can’t-stop-reading narrative and lots of helpful boxes to cut out and save. [...]
Germs on a Plane: 5 Myths and Truths About Healthy Flying
Is it true you get sick every time you fly, or does it just seem like it? It’s a common belief that planes are germ factories and with every passing minute you spend in the cabin, you’re more likely to get sick. So what’s myth and what’s fact?Test your knowledge about planes and germs by [...]
