This departure is guaranteed to go ahead but there are only 1 space left. Do not delay your booking! Not only are there views of majestic mountains, valleys, and snakelike rivers, but you’ll also find a variety of wildlife and plants. You will see the pine trees, the flowers and grass of the tundra, and so much more I can’t begin to identify. Personally, when traveling the road I’ve seen moose, elk, deer, coyotes, bighorn sheep, marmots, chipmunks, and all sorts of birds. Editor’s note – since Trail Ridge Road is closed in winter, Google Maps won’t allow me to create a map of the road trip described below. Instead, I’m including a map of a location on the route so you can see where it is, and I will be updating the post with a proper map this summer!)

For Ellie Saunders, the truth about that night puts both her marriage and the safety of her children in jeopardy–she has to protect her family, no matter what the cost. And Ellie isn’t the only one with something to hide. She and her sister Leo believe they have put their troubled childhood behind them, but Leo’s quest for the truth reveals a terrible secret that has lain hidden for years. A highway to the sky, Trail Ridge Road is the 48 mile portion of U.S. 34 between Estes Park and Grand Lake, Colorado. To me, this is one of the most beautiful stretches of road and mountains you will ever see.

Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices with regard to working animals and wildlife viewing. Our animal welfare policy can be found here. A writer who travels... a traveler who writes... I'm just a guy who seeks adventure, authenticity, and to promote intelligence and maturity in these wild and crazy times. Editor’s Note: the charming town of Lumberville is also on this route, which plays home to the absolutely marvelous 1740 House. Members of my family have stayed there for romantic getaways or relaxing long weekends since it first opened in the late 1960’s. If you explore this area, I highly recommend you stay here. Note – no kids under 14 are allowed!)

We follow a 4mi (6km) long artificial dam and canal to the source of a local lake, the Amban Ganga River. The afternoon ride is flanked by the Kalanduwa hills on one side and Wasgomuwa Wildlife Park on the other. And as jungle gives way to plantations, we enter the spice-growing region of Sri Lanka. You can choose to add as many extra nights to your trip as you wish; your time on the island will be at leisure for you to do as you wish. The accommodation has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, room service and all rooms are air conditioned. There is also access to scuba diving and snorkelling or the chance to swim in the wonderful, calm waters. Either way, it is a veritable paradise and a memorable end to the trip. The first thing to take into account is that there may not be a gas station near your destination. I live at least 25 miles from the nearest gas station and many are the drivers visiting this area who just assume that if a locality has a name, it must have a gas station. In just a few minutes you travel up from Estes Park and the temperature drops 20-30 degrees. The awesome tree-covered landscape changes to tundra as you climb higher and higher. At the top point, 12,183 feet in elevation, the wind whips and even in summer cars drive by walls of snow.If you choose to take advantage of this opportunity, we can arrange flights for you to Malé and book the hotel and speedboat transfer to the island. Please be advised, all accommodation booked at the Paradise Island four-star resort is based on a half-board basis. The Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs describes the paths of the Oregon and California Trails, and tells the story of the Mormon encampments here along the Missouri when a particularly bad winter halted their western progress. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum offers exhibits about the transcontinental railway whose eastern terminus was established here by President Lincoln based on his visit in 1859. Though I noticed several enticing restaurants and wineries, time constraints prevented me from stopping to eat and drink. Just go. Sri Lanka is stunning, felt very safe and has so much to offer. People were lovely, such a friendly place. We were barely bothered by mosquitoes although always be prepared, but not much else to add - if you need anything you can get it while you’re there. Although if you need them gals, bring tampons! Suggestions