If you’re from the north, trees, grasses, lakes and rivers are in vibrant abundance. Not so much in the desertscape of the Mojave Desert – but the mesa’s, washes, canyons, valleys and sand - lots of sand and scrub - offer epic sightlines ...

The emergence of home sharing services – like Airbnb and VRBO have opened the opportunities to your-imagination-is-your-only-limitation on options of how and where to stay on future vacations.

Only 2 hours from Santa Fe to Taos Ski Valley ... On the slow trek to the top of the mountain, we suddenly got a glimpse of Al's Run full of steep and deep moguls. Perfect!

As a follow-up to my original piece about simple ways to add adventure to your travel, here are five more suggestions to get you packing. Hopefully one resonates with you, and, fits your lifestyle ...

Consider those opportunistic treats that cross your path as a surprise moment of relaxation in an out-of-the-ordinary, unexpected place. How amazing would a massage hut on the beach be ...

You've invested months to get bikini-ready for that upcoming all-inclusive beach vacation. Finally, travel day comes, you check yourself out in the mirror and you like what you see. Kudos. Then comes the drinks ... and the buffet...yikes!