Jeri Clausing
One of the biggest trends coming out of the pandemic has been what I like to call the luxification of luxury travel.
Whether it s adventure companies, four-star players or long-standing traditional luxury tour operators, most are upping their game in order to meet the demands of post-pandemic travelers looking for the privacy and safety of higher-end accommodations over a bargain.
Among those expanding their luxury offerings is the active travel company Backroads, which has just announced five new small group adventure tours in North America featuring less-traveled destinations with bucket-list worthy lodging. We ve heard from our guests how much they ve enjoyed staying at some of the best hotels on the planet while traveling with Backroads to other continents, said Tom Hale, president and founder of the company. These new North American trips are in a league of their own, with adventurous activities and amazing hotels that reflect the character and style of thei