vacations

Buying and owning a horse can be a highly rewarding experience, but it can also be very expensive. Not everyone is ready for that kind of commitment. The good news is that there’s still plenty of ways to get involved in the horse community. You can ride and hang out at the barn without owning!...

Located in southern Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is so stunning that it has often been touted as “the eighth wonder of the world.”  The park’s most recognizable feature is the mountain range known as Paine Massif.  The picture-postcard view and most breathtaking features are the three jagged granite peaks of Torres (towers) del...

As summer gets closer and closer, it’s hard to avoid getting bit by the travel bug! If you have livestock, it can be difficult to plan a vacation, but you still owe yourself a getaway. If you’re ready to trade in boots for the beach, I’ve got the ultimate vacation destination for you…Destin, Florida. Destin...

Collective Retreats is an assemblage of luxury destinations where the location of your individual room—or, in this case, your tent—is what matters most.  The concept is simple: Give five-star accommodations where traditional hotels can’t be built. That is exactly what Peter Mack, founder and CEO of Collective Retreats, has done with his company that operates seasonal...

Soon after checking in at the Monument Inn & Suites in Gering, Nebraska, the phone rings. “Ma’am, if you hear sirens, we are going to have to evacuate you; a tornado has just touched down nearby.” Moments later, the sirens wail! So my Nebraskan adventure begins with an impromptu detour to an underground shelter at...

Lone Mountain Ranch has a long history of serving guests, dating back to when Clarence Lytle first homesteaded it in 1915.  Nestled in its own little valley on the North Fork of the Gallatin River, the picturesque and historic landmark is studded with rustic yet well-appointed cabins reminiscent of a wild American frontier, but outfitted...

Hotel Chaco, located in the new urban Sawmill district directly north of Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, beckons to adventurous travelers seeking authentic, original experiences.  The brand-new resort is, without question, one of the most unique hotel properties in all of New Mexico.  This premier hotel features unique room layouts designed by world-famous architecture firm Gensler,...

Mix equal parts American frontier, secluded, super-luxe cabins, a showcase wine cellar and riding, roping and rodeo games. Now throw in a top tier chef and you might just have the perfect cowgirl vacation. Triple Creek Ranch (TCR), a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux property collection, is nestled at the base of the...