Category: Featured Destinations

Mike’s Road Trip features a wide variety of amazing destinations that will inspire you to get out and see the world. These destinations include some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the United States and beyond, from Seattle to Sedona, Tuscany to Tanzania and Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The website also highlights less well-known but equally stunning destinations, such as the Badlands of South Dakota, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, the rolling hills of Maramureș Romania and the Great River Road along the Mississippi River. Each destination featured includes detailed information about what makes it special, including its history, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. Visitors can also find out what other nearby attractions are worth visiting and get directions and details to help them plan their trip. The amazing destinations featured on Mike’s Road Trip are sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable road trip travel experience.

Explore! Sierra Touring Company offers “Throttle Therapy”

While I was in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains staying at the Chalet View Lodge, I was invited to go on a private ATV tour with Ken, the owner of Explore! Sierra Touring Company.  Not one to pass up an opportunity to have some fun, I enthusiastically accepted.  Ken's touring...

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Marvelous Malta

Guest post by: Catherine Moraru Europe is home to a stunning range of holiday destinations that can rival the big players of the travel industry. Why splash out on a trip to the Caribbean when you can enjoy holidays in Corfu – complete with sun-drenched beaches, sparkling waters and a...

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West end weekend in London

Guest Post by: Catherine Moraru A West End Weekend: A 2-Day London Itinerary You’ve decided on a weekend retreat to the beautiful capital of England. You are contemplating where to stay and what to do when you get there. You want to keep to a budget that won’t break the...

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Vancouver Convention Centre

I attended a travel blogger's convention this past summer, which was held at the Vancouver Convention Center located right on the waterfront of downtown.  I've been to a number of convention centers and was really impressed with the one in Vancouver...with its innovative design and beautiful setting right on the...

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Chaco Canyon; Where the spirits tell a story

Introduction to Chaco Canyon - A Journey back in time Chaco Canyon is a truly remarkable place to visit, offering a unique and unparalleled glimpse into the ancient past. The canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, was once the center of a thriving Puebloan culture that flourished between 850 and...

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Sea to Sky is one Scenic Stretch of Highway

The "Sea to Sky" highway (technically highway 99) is one of the most picturesque stretches in North America. Sea to Sky runs from greater Vancouver to the mountains of Whistler, with the Howe Sound on one side and forested mountains on the other.  Thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this...

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Finn Slough’s Patina Gives it Charm

Finn Slough is an old fishing village situated along the banks of the Fraser River in the southern parts of Richmond, British Columbia.  Despite its blighted appearance; Finn Slough has become a popular tourist destination among artists, photographers, and the curious. Finn Slough has not aged gracefully, however it’s hundred+...

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Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most popular park in Vancouver, next to Stanley Park, and is home to some of the most beautiful public gardens seen anywhere in the country.   At the center of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory, which is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers a...

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Vancouver Harbor

I often tell travelers that if you visit a destination with a harbor, canal system or other waterway...be sure to take a cruise.  When you get off the shore, it's a whole new perspective.  The Vancouver Harbor is no exception—with wonderful mountain views (often with snow-capped peaks), spectacular skyline, and...

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Windsurfing at Jericho Beach

Located right in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. is a sandy beach popular among wind sport enthusiasts—Jericho Beach is a large park that combines lots of activity choices with the natural beauty of treed copses and ponds.  This area was once the site of Vancouver's first golf course, but was...

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Bobbin’ around Bandelier

Bandelier National Monument is located in northern New Mexico, just outside of Los Alamos and not far from Santa Fe, which makes for a great road trip. The park offers a unique blend of history, nature, and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect destination for travelers of all ages and...

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Avoid the headaches, take the Seattle Water Taxi

Driving and parking in or around downtown Seattle is about as fun as poking needles in your eyes.  If you live near West Seattle, thankfully there is an easy and convenient way to reach many of the wonderful attractions that downtown Seattle has to offer...the Water Taxi.  The Seattle Water...

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More than ‘Canyons’ at Canyonlands

The Moab, Utah area is simply spectacular, with so many recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.  I only spent a few days in the area, but that's all it took for me to get hooked.  Most of my time was spent at  Canyonlands National Park, which  consists of spires, plateaus and...

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