From hiking in the Julian Alps to visiting biodynamic wineries of “Slovenian Tuscany” of Goriska Brda, Slovenia is perfect for nature-loving explorers and those interested in sustainable travel – and its gaining in popularity, so now is the time to get there before becomes fully discovered.
The landscape is predominantly Alpine with forests covering 66% of the country, yet it packs a punch because the relatively small country (about the size of Massachusetts) has a diverse landscape of mountains, lakes, green hills and dramatic valleys, plus charming small towns and a coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Our DMC in the country, Journey2Slovenia can arrange experiences like these:
Colombia has the world’s second-highest biodiversity (after Brazil), and unspoiled beaches and archeological sites to discover. Brian Schon, of our Colombia DMC True Colombia Travel shares a couple of favorite emerging spots at the moment:
Stay in some of the most exclusive villas on this hidden Caribbean island that features the third largest coral reef in the world. Providencia Island is perfect for divers, snorkelers, beach-lovers, and people interested in exploring places their friends have never even heard about – just ask CRO.ME.
One of the oldest and most important archeological sites in the Americas is located in the south of Colombia, where a collaboration between Colombia, the University of Pittsburgh, and archeologists across the world delves into a mysterious pre-modern era culture that left giant stone figures behind to study. The gorgeous region also features some of the best quality coffee in Colombia, and almost no tourists in what should be an absolute hot-spot. It's the perfect time to visit!
Get to the Dolomites before the winter Olympics do in 2026. Lefay Resort & Spa, Dolomiti recently announced a new medically-based indoor/outdoor wellness program that makes use of the beautiful, UNESCO-heritage-site nature surrounding it, for hiking and cold-plunging in mountain streams and other outdoor activities that compliment treatments in its spa, which, incidentally, is the largest in the alpine region at 53,000 square feet. The skiing is amazing, too, pe.PR can attest.
Escape from the light pollution all around us to truly see the stars at The Inn at Newport Ranch, which is now dark-sky certified by the International Dark Sky Places program which aims to preserve and protect views of the night sky. The Inn offers a prime spot for stargazing on its 2,000-acre private preserve along the Mendocino Coast in Northern California along the longest stretch of private coastline in the state. The Inn itself was recently featured on the Magnolia Network show, Bespoke Inns.
In 2022 Travel + Leisure named the still-little-known-to-Americans island of Ischia the "best island in the world" putting it on the radar. Our Sorrento-based yacht company, Capasecca Yachts confirms its growing popularity. Get there on a day cruise or multi-day cruise (from 3 to 7-days) from their home base in Sorrento.
Here's what to expect on its 1-day Mini Cruise:
Enjoy a welcome snack and glass of Prosecco with the crew as we set off at 10 am from Sorrento for Ischia, known as the Green Island or the Island of Youth because of its wealth of therapeutic hot springs that form thermal baths on the beaches and countryside across the island.
Take in the Aragonese Castle on a tiny islet connected with a narrow strip of land to the coast of Ischia, as well as the dramatic rocky coastline dotted with thermal springs before dining on a Light lunch on board. After lunch, set sail for the nearby island of Procida.
With its striking coastline encircling just 4 square kilometers of land, Procida is the smallest of the islands in the Bay of Naples. This colorful fishing island is truly magical, and its Mediterranean charm is completed by the neighboring islet of Vivara, a WWF Oasis connected to Procida by a small bridge.
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