The winter chill might still be gripping, but that doesn’t mean your wanderlust has to hibernate. Let February burst with exciting destinations and unique experiences, which are waiting to whisk you away from the ordinary. This week, I thought I would give you some inspiration for fun and unique activities you can do rather than just nice places you can stay.
Don’t let the winter lull you into staying at home. Pack your bags, unleash your inner explorer, and get ready to create unforgettable and meaningful memories!
Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Banff (10 Days)
With Rocky Mountaineer, the journeys are just as spectacular as the destinations. As you ride through rugged landscapes, high mountain passes, and iconic icefields, you’ll be treated to regionally-inspired meals, engaging onboard hosts, and panoramic views. Plus, luxury accommodations each night in the destinations you’ll be visiting with complimentary luggage delivery and plenty of time to explore on your own.
The train will take you through the extreme and diverse landscapes of the Northern Rockies. From temperate rainforests to desert canyons, experience all that Western Canada has to offer.
ITINERARY:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Whistler, British Columbia
- Quesnel, British Columbia
- Jasper, Alberta
- Banff, Alberta
- Calgary, Alberta (or reverse)
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Savings of $750 per couple on select departure dates
- Three days onboard Rocky Mountaineer GoldLeaf Service
- Nine nights’ hotel accommodation
- Select activities, including visits to national parks, the Glacier Skywalk, and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
- Three breakfasts and three lunches
- Luggage handling and transfers
Dollywood
Entertainment icon and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, has built a hospitality empire in eastern Tennessee. Centered in Pigeon Forge, it includes Dollywood amusement park, two resorts (including the just opened HeartSong), restaurants, and attractions. All are themed to celebrate the landscape and culture of the Smokies. “We’re lucky to be in the part of the world that I believe is just absolutely the most perfect place that God has created,” Parton says. “Those big, beautiful Smoky Mountains provide all the inspiration we could ever dream of finding.”
Her fans know that she often shows up for the season opening of Dollywood in March. But she will also sometimes make a surprise appearance at one of the theme park’s stage shows.
So, take a break from the 9-to-5 and get jolly with Dolly!
(P.s. my mom loves Dolly Parton and is very active in her Imagination Library philanthropy project. If you’ve got a kid under five in your life, let me know and I’ll get them hooked up with Dolly’s monthly book club— it’s free!)
Bhutan Expedition:
Hike the Trans Bhutan Trail
On this active adventure, you’ll discover there is no better way to explore it than on foot as you hike through a country with so much protected forest, it absorbs more carbon than it uses. Feel closer to enlightenment as you hike along the newly restored Trans Bhutan Trail which will immerse you in the past, present and future of this mystical destination. Uncover Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage on a journey that explores its forested valleys, fortified monasteries and sacred mountains on two feet and discover the beauty of its people, landscape and culture with a local leader who will help you unlock its secrets.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Take in panoramic views of Himalayas from the Dochula Pass which sits more than 3000 metres above sea level and is home to many fluttering prayer flags.
- Hike along the Divine Madman Trail which is believed to be a trail followed by Drukpa Kuenley, a famous Buddhist monk, missionary and poet who came to Bhutan from Tibet.
- The country’s biggest Dzong, a complex of fortified buildings which served as a Buddhist school, is in Trongsa. Explore this magnificent site at the end of your hike from Chendebji.
- Explore the remote, lush and beautiful Tang Valley and Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake) which is famous for being one of the most serene places in Bhutan to meditate.
- Journey to Taktsang, commonly known as the Tiger’s Nest, a small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor, and soak in its magnificence.
This trip generates 12.24 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
The travel organizers of this trip offset these emissions on your behalf.
NOTE: If you would like a more relaxed and luxurious trip, we can arrange a Six Senses tour.
Curated Cocktails & Bivalves in Brooklyn
Join cocktail expert, oyster enthusiast, party host and author of the best-selling book Regarding Cocktails, Georgette Moger-Petraske, as she transports you to a bygone era of the cocktail hour, served on the half-shell at her brownstone in Brooklyn.
In 2016, cocktail writer and travel journalist Georgette Moger-Petraske wrote the liquid memoir, Regarding Cocktails, published by Phaidon, as a tribute to her late husband, craft cocktail pioneer Sasha Petraske.
Hosted at her 1860s perfume counter bar, over the course of two hours Georgette brings the pages of Regarding Cocktails to life. Sharing the history behind the iconic cocktails served at NYC’s seminal cocktail bar Milk & Honey, she warmly leads you in how to create these beloved craft libations at home. Learn how fine cocktails and canapés can bring out the best in one another. Master the satisfying skill of oyster shucking and, how to dress them beyond lemon and mignonette with a curated selection of spirits and edible perfumes from around the world.
Want help planning one of these experiences? Contact us today or explore all Adventuras Expeditions for your next journey!
