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 honor of World Bicycle Day, we’re celebrating the simple joy of moving through the world on two wheels. This year, that spirit comes to life through our support of the Napa Valley Vine Trail, a project that invites people to slow down, travel safely and experience the journey as something beautif…

Discover essential active travel packing tips from Backroads Trip Leaders, including layering clothing, versatile gear, rain gear essentials and comfortable footwear. Learn smart strategies to stay organized and pack efficiently for any adventure.

In Italy, some of the best things happen senza pensieri—without overthinking them. Water is one of them—you fill your bottle and move on. According to the Italian National Institute of Health, drinking water is tested regularly across the country, with over 99 percent of samples meeting safety stand…

Extraordinary seasonal experiences make these destinations—from Arizona’s Saguaro National Park to Spain’s Canary Islands—stand out this month.

When winter sets in, not everyone dreams of snow. For many of us, the season is the perfect excuse to chase sunshine, wide-open landscapes and the quiet calm of the desert.

After the 2024 wildfire, Jasper National Park is entering a new chapter. Scarred in places yet strikingly alive, the landscape is shifting—charred forests giving way to fresh growth, wildlife returning and silence settling where crowds once gathered. This is not the same Jasper as before, but it is…

If you’re new to group travel—or just the Backroads way of doing it—a little insider know-how can make all the difference. What specific details should you consider when searching our thousands of trips for the one that’ll suit you best? What’s nonnegotiable when it comes to packing your biking and…

“Did you ever think,” I said to my son, halfway through a Backroads trip to Argentina’s Lake District, “that one day you’d be sipping champagne on a private boat in the middle of a lake in Patagonia?” “This is epic,” came his response. It wasn’t the only epic moment on that trip. There was the snowc…

In honor of Mother's Day and all the inspirational, kind and strong moms who keep things running smoothly (both at Backroads and in life!), we want to shine a spotlight on one of our favorite moms in our Backroads community. Meet Alison Iles, a former Trip Leader and mom of two champion mountain bik…