Looking for the best places to travel in January 2027? From snow-covered trails in the Dolomites to tropical escapes in Thailand, Hawaii, the Galápagos and New Zealand, these five destinations offer unforgettable ways to start the year.

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.

Can children with severe food allergies travel safely? Yes! Hear from a Backroads mom as she shares key strategies for trip planning, dining and emergency preparedness for confident family travel.

For cyclists seeking something new in Europe, Cyprus combines coastal routes along the Mediterranean coast with sustained climbs into the Troodos Mountains. Wide, lightly traveled roads, scenic valleys and historic villages create a challenging, uncrowded alternative to Europe’s better-known cycling…

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.

When Meg Zucker, author of Born Extraordinary, joined a cycling trip in Mallorca, she wasn't looking for special treatment, just an opportunity to explore. What she found was a welcoming community, supportive Trip Leaders and a powerful reminder that adventure travel can be accessible to everyone.

Discover ancient forests, vast canyons and enduring cultures that reveal America’s story long before its founding.

Backroads celebrates Canada Day as a reflection of the country’s history, diverse cultures and iconic landscapes—honoring the voices and stories that continue to shape Canada today.

For some of us, December is less about escaping winter and more about escaping routine, leaving predictability behind. If we’re going to go somewhere new, why settle for a lounge chair on a beach when we could witness nature, culture and wildlife at their most peculiar and spectacular? These five de…

Go behind the scenes of Backroads’ new 2027 adventure travel destinations, from Costa Rica to the Alps—with insider insights from the experts who designed each trip.