This post has been updated since its original posting on August, 2014. Do you like to hike? What about see live theatre performances? Did you know you can do both at the same time? Arts in the Open, formally known as Colorado Theatre-Hikes combines the two – an outdoor hike with amazing views paired with
Carpe Travel is talking wine with Jessica Munnell, the winemaker at Mercer Estates for its Interview with a Winemaker series.
Winter in Steamboat Springs, Colorado may be filled with skiing, sleigh rides, sledding and snowmobiling but summer has even more activities to offer. Hot Springs. Rafting. Camping. Biking. Hiking. And more… Given that hiking tops our list of family summer activities in Colorado I’ve rounded up seven easy Steamboat Springs hiking trails that are perfect
Carpe Travel sits down with Leo Hanson with Stuhlmuller Vineyards and Leo Steen Wines for its Interview with a Winemaker Series.
Carpe Travel presents a list of the MUST VISIT wineries in Napa Valley & Sonoma County based off recommendations from locals in the wine industry. Thank amazing wine finds!
Go Green Travel Tips: Hitting the beach? 10 fun and easy beach clean-up ideas every beach-goer can do to have a hand in protecting the beaches they love.
Planning ahead can be worth it, especially for Napa Valley wine tasting experiences. Some Napa winery reservations are so worth making.
A Charming Napa Valley Bed & Breakfast in Calistoga The Craftsman Inn is one of the top rated Calistoga bed and breakfasts in Napa Valley, and for good reason. This upscale bed and breakfast occupies a restored 1910 Craftsman house in downtown Calistoga. The house was restored in 2006 and the owners did a fabulous
Carpe Travel sits down with Jeff Freeland at Oso Libre Winery in Paso Robles for our Interview a Winemaker series.
Forget carving the slopes on skis, try sculpting the snow with a snowcat. The power and the speed made my heart race, 10 miles per hour never felt so fast. I pulled the two control leavers to slowly bring the Bison X down in speed, it wasn’t graceful of course but in a rather jerking
Colorado’s “last great ski town” has a lot to offer those who want to skip the slopes. Click over for ideas on fun and unique things to do in Crested Butte.
Carpe Travel’s editor spent a few nights at The Grand Lodge in Crested Butte. Keep reading for our full review.
Crested Butte is known as “the last great Colorado ski town”, and for good reason. Our Crested Butte series explains why, starting with some town trivia.
Carpe Travel sits down with Michelle Cleveland of Creekside Cellars for its series, Interview with a Winemaker.
Want to understand what you’re seeing at the Grand Canyon and annoy your family like Clark Griswold? Click over for Grand Canyon fun facts.
There are endless options for thing to do in Berlin, but these are the musts.
Camping should be easy…at least finding a campsite should be. But, it’s not. This I have learned the hard way. It actually requires A LOT of advance planning. And, that’s just summer car camping in Colorado. If you want to go camping in the Grand Canyon, well that’s an entirely different game. One I can’t
Did you know today is the last day of Christmas? You know, those “12 Days of Christmas” we hear in all the marketing hype really begins on Christmas Day, not the 11 days before. (Click here for your history lesson. ) And so I have a question… So, this is Christmas, and what have you
Creating and sticking with a fitness routine is one thing, it’s a completely different thing when you’re traveling. I’ve tried it. Hitting the hotel gym for an hour, running alongside the beach, trying to find a safe yet interesting jogging route, doing my Pilates routine that’s scribbled on a piece of paper I keep in
Looking to experience the REAL Cancun? Spend a day volunteering in Cancun to get a truly unique and rewarding experience. Carpe Travel tells you how.
Sipping in Colorado Wine with Jay Christianson, Canyon Wind Cellars Earlier this summer I was invited to a small, private, wine tasting for writers here in Colorado. The gathering was specifically put together to preview wines that had won the Governor’s Cup Wine Competition, an annual competition recognizing the top wines in Colorado. This year,
By Kayla Matthews Bad travel experiences range from minor inconveniences to terrible situations. Missing your flight or spending too much money is a minor inconvenience. Being kidnapped, robbed or jailed in a foreign country? Way more serious. Basic safety precautions can help you eliminate yourself as an easy target. Preparation can reduce the chance of
Wine should be appreciated but so should those who produce it. Carpe Travel sits down with Janet Myers of Franciscan Estate to share her story.
The summer has come to a close but that doesn’t mean hiking has ended, at least not yet. With a few weeks left before the snow sets in on the Rocky Mountains we headed up to high country to see the fall foliage in Aspen, Colorado. It was the first time the kids had been
While Breckenridge might be known more for its winter sports, visiting in the summer is a must and hiking in Breckenridge is an absolute. There are hundreds of hiking trails in Breckenridge, from “easy” to “moderate” to “hard” to “crazy hard” to “what the heck are you thinking”. Since we are barely able to do
I confess, I’m not a huge lover of camping. Ok, it’s just the sleeping and showering (or lack there of) that I don’t like, but I do love getting outside and away from it all to enjoy the quiet, fishing, hiking and evening star gazing. Let’s be real though, when I say “getting away from
A list of 15 fun facts and history snapshots of things you may not know about the city of Steamboat Springs, aka Ski Town USA.
Take a look at a few of the amazing activities Steamboat Springs can offer your child. They are sure to have a blast – no matter the season. Things to do in Steamboat Springs with Kids
The Sheraton Steamboat Resort is a top-notch, luxury hotel that offers traditional rooms to high-end condos.
Colorado is a hot springs lovers’ paradise with countless options to choose from. No two hot springs in Colorado are the same. Yet, they all provide you the opportunity to share in one of Colorado’s most unique experiences – soaking in an outdoor pool as the snow falls all around. There are hot springs in
Multi-purpose items for travelers are like peanut butter is to jelly. Things so common they’re often overlooked and just “assumed”. A black skirt that can be worn casually during the day but dressed up for evening-wear; a suitcase doubling into a wine carrier; a purse that turns into a scarf; the list goes on. We
There are so many wine regions in the US outside of California that are often overlooked – including Florida wineries. Some must visit Florida wineries.
It was a quick stop into Panera Bread, a turkey sandwich for me, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Princess One. Three bites into her PB&J my then three-year-old began screaming. Not the tantrum type of screams but the blood curdling, something is seriously wrong kind of scream. That was the day we
Looking for kid friendly hikes near Denver aka easy hikes near Denver? Check this list and then get out there!
A full review of the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa including activities, dining and room information. Is it the right resort in Phoenix for your family?
There are a lot of places to stay in Las Vegas, even more places to play. A short list of non-gaming hotels in Las Vegas.
Carpe Travel sits down with Paul V Bonarrigo of Messina Hof for its series, Interview with a Winemaker.
How many apps do you have on your phone? Do you use them all? I did a little test on our recent road trip to see which road trip apps we would use – really use – and which ones just took up space on my phone. I was surprised by how many were redundant,
Looking for things to do in Grapevine TX? Click through for a list of the top things to in Grapevine – with kids.
Sipping in all that the Pennsylvania wine trails have to uncork Guest Post, by Kayla Matthews Did you know the state of Pennsylvania has more than 300 wineries? It ranks 5th nationally in the amount of grapes grown and 7th in the production of wine. Pennsylvania’s moderate growing climate and ideal terrain means that it
Carpe Travel sits down with Greg La Follette for its Interview with a Winemaker series.
Ever been locked out of your hotel room, poked your head into the room next door where housekeeping was cleaning and asked them to let you into your room? I have and guess what, they let me into my room. I was beyond happy to not have to spend 10 minutes going back down to
I’ve visited several wine regions but there are still soooo many I want to try. Mendoza Argentina is one of my top five I still want to get to. My fellow travel writer and wine lover, Claudia Tavani has visited Mendoza on multiple occasions and has shared a few tips and things to know if
Click through for a tipping etiquette guide that lists the services for which tips are expected, the percent and how to deal with awkward tipping situations.
Carpe Travel sits down with Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Winery for its Interview with a Winemaker series.
What happens when you’re in the middle of the mountains and your daughter has a 104-degree temperature. Or your mother-in-law falls off her bike and hurts her hip? Better yet, you’re in Mexico and you need to call an ambulance? When you travel you have to keep in mind the realities of life – accidents
Ok, having a stress free family vacation might be a stretch but reducing the stress is definitely possible. I’ve made my share of rookie mistakes when traveling with my kids but I’ve learned a lot along the way. Things that have helped make traveling easier and allow for an almost stress free family vacation. I
Click through for an in-depth review (and photos) of The Wigwam Resort in Phoenix Arizona.
Not all wine regions are created equal, including hotel pricing for visitors. Here are some of the more affordable wine regions to visit based on hotels pricing.
To know a country is to know its drink… Have you ever had a Pimm’s Cup or an ice cold Abita Amber in New Orleans? Perhaps a Pina Colada in Puerto Rico – where the drink originates – or Champagne in France? When I travel, I love to try the local wine, beers and drinks
