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Hotels Near US National Parks

Hotels Near US National Parks

I’ve already mentioned several hotels and resorts in or near US national parks, including super luxurious Amangiri near Bryce Canyon National Park and the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. However, I decided to mention a couple of other options, which might help assuage any concerns you have about having to “rough it’ in order to visit our […]

March 26, 2012 | Updated: March 3, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
US National Parks – Free & Super Fun

US National Parks – Free & Super Fun

US National Parks are our country’s national treasure. They are great places to get in touch with nature and de-stress, and they provide the perfect setting to reconnect with family and close frends. If you love to travel and enjoy scenic beauty, I can’t imagine a better vacation than one spent in a US National […]

March 14, 2012 | Updated: March 9, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Glamping in a US National Park

Glamping in a US National Park

As I mentioned in my last post, President Obama’s recent Executive Order has made it easier for overseas travelers to visit the USA and he – and I – hope you will explore our country’s beautiful national parks. I think they offer our best Authentic Luxury Travel. If hiking sounds too rugged, remember that you […]

March 7, 2012 | Updated: March 2, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
USA National Parks – Our National Treasure

USA National Parks – Our National Treasure

President Barack Obama recently issued an executive order aimed at boosting international tourism to the United States. His motivation is job creation – but I’m more excited about the opportunity for overseas travelers to have authentic experiences in America, meet my compatriots, and get a taste of our lifestyle. If you’ve been reading this blog […]

February 22, 2012 | Updated: February 11, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More
Go to Heaven – Utah’s Amangiri Resort

Go to Heaven – Utah’s Amangiri Resort

Amangiri took my breathe away – literally.  The approach to the resort is down a long, winding road with expanses of desert and huge sandstone boulders on both sides. The rocks, sculpted by wind for millions of years, resemble pieces of modern art. I was stunned. I mean I’d been driving through beautiful Southern Utah scenery for several […]

January 4, 2011 | Updated: October 16, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Glacier National Park, Montana

Glacier National Park, Montana

Located in northwest Montana, Glacier National Park is one of the most popular in the United States. More than 3 million travelers a year are drawn to the beautiful views of glaciers, mountains, and meadows full of wild flowers. They trek the trails, traverse the 52-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, and breathe in the clean mountain air. Sadly, the […]

June 20, 2010 | Updated: February 12, 2015 | By Elizabeth | Reply More
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park

Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park

If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]

August 4, 2008 | Updated: September 7, 2015 | By Elizabeth | 1 Reply More

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