The Great Race is an annual 9-day road rally of antique cars that travel hundreds of miles across multiple states for a total purse of $150,000. This year the Great Race will run June 22-30, 2013 from St. Paul, Minnesota to Mobile, Alabama “Down the Mighty Mississippi” for a total of 2,100 miles. The competition is… Continue reading »
May
08
Andy Levine: Bike, Eat, Drink, Sleep
This month our Travel Professional Interview is with Andy Levine, President and Founder of DuVine Adventures, an active adventure company focused on enhancing life through authentic travel experiences. DuVine operates multiple trips in more than 16 different countries worldwide; each tour specifically designed to maintain a sense of balance between adventure and luxury – immersing… Continue reading »
Apr
10
Surfing in San Sebastian, Spain
Contributed by Danny Dietz As we hopped off the Eurail in San Sebastian, Spain, we were surprised by the discovery of yet another language within the same country. In nearly three weeks of travel, we had yet to cross a national border but had traversed three of the 17 autonomous regions that break up Spain into… Continue reading »
Dec
06
My Ticket to Ride
Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of visiting some lovely ski resorts and I love watching the riders swish down the slopes, spraying a rooster tail of snow as they cut back and forth. It looks so liberating and I’ve always wanted to experience that freedom myself but never had the nerve to… Continue reading »
Nov
08
A Dolphin Experience in Grand Bahama
On a recent visit to the warm and friendly island of Grand Bahama, I enjoyed a remarkable new experience: swimming with dolphins! Although I am always up for an adventure, I must admit that I wasn’t terribly crazy about the thought of getting that close to a 600 pound marine animal. None the less, I took… Continue reading »
Oct
07
Sightseeing on a Segway
Calling all fun-loving sightseers with a sense of adventure and an interest in a unique way to see a destination! Travel Maestro has a tip for you: Take a Segway tour! I recently had the pleasure of my first Segway experience in Richmond, Virginia and I know it won’t be my last. A Segway Personal… Continue reading »
May
13
Adventure Series – Part 4: The Thrill of Scuba Diving
Scuba diving among colorful coral and fantastic marine wildlife is an aquatic adventure that will thrill and inspire awe. Three top picks for dive adventure.
May
06
Adventure Series Part 3 – Cowboy Up at a Dude Ranch
For an authentic wilderness adventure, ditch the business suit and briefcase and harness your inner cowboy at a dude ranch! City slickers who don’t know one end of a horse from the other can learn to ride and those who can already sit a saddle will find their skills improve quickly with some tips from… Continue reading »
Apr
22
Adventure Series, Part 2: Ultimate Car Driving Experiences
Three unique car driving experiences to quench your thirst for speed and adventure: Le Mans, Petty Driving Experience, Desert Road Rally.
Apr
15
Adventure Series, Part 1: What is a Via Ferrata?
Mountain climbing on a via ferrata is an adrenaline pumping adventure that even a novice can do.
