Experiences

French Polynesia's coral reefs face growing environmental challenges despite their pristine appearance. Through visits to Coral Gardeners, Backroads travelers see firsthand how reef restoration and community education are helping protect these vital ecosystems.

Some places are too extraordinary to experience through photos alone. From fiery foliage in Vermont and fresh wines in Portugal to sacred traditions in Japan and wildlife sounds in Nepal, discover fall adventures that engage every sense and create lasting memories.

Backroads hotels are carefully selected to enhance each trip, not just provide a place to stay. From Luxury Hotels to boutique properties, every stay is chosen for how well it connects guests to the destination and complements the overall experience.

What does responsible travel look like in action? Key lessons from Alaska's USTOA Sustainability Summit and how Backroads is advancing responsible travel through conservation, community partnerships and sustainable tourism practices.

From sun-warmed coastlines to Alpine air and vineyard flavors, Backroads summer trips are designed to engage every sense. Discover immersive, luxury adventure experiences that blend active exploration with exceptional cuisine, scenery and stays—inviting you to slow down, connect and savor the season in unforgettable ways.

When people hear that you work for Backroads, the first question they ask is “Do you get to go on trips?” The answer is an enthusiastic “Yes!” Travel perks are just one of the special things about working here and deciding where to go is half the fun. So we asked: with literally hundreds of trips to choose from, where did Backroads employees go in 2025? Here’s what they said.

June’s long days and balmy climes mark the sweet spot in European summer. Tables are spread with farm-to-table feasts, mountain trails emerge from the snowpack, and jovial locals welcome visitors after a quieter spring. Plus, there are extended daylight hours for more exploring or lingering at leisurely dinners.

Part company meeting, part bike tour, part rave, Staff Ride is Backroads’ annual company gathering. Each fall, hundreds of Backroads staff (600+ this year) descend on some corner of the world—India, Croatia, Italy and this year, Valencia, Spain, for a week of cycling, reconnecting and unapologetic joy.

When women travel together, something amazing happens. Cheering each other on up the big climbs, waving to local kids and lingering at roadside markets.

As world travelers, you surely have flown out of the country by plane. Maybe you’ve gone north and shown your passport to a Canadian officer who asked, “Good day, eh?” Perhaps you have used the high-speed trains of Europe to whisk you from place to place.