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Unique travel experiences, fun itineraries & offbeat places to help you plan your dream trip
Road trips are a liberating travel experience filled with adventure. It's exciting renting a car, making a new playlist and setting off into the unknown. Explore our fun road trip destinations below that take you through dramatic scenery and offer unique things to do.
Did you know Lake Superior has a tiny island with a natural swimming hole you can walk to? Our Bathtub Island guide covers how to get there, fun road trip stops along the way and what to know before visiting this hidden gem.
Gabriola Island is a unique destination with over 200 artists calling it home. Although its close location to Nanaimo makes it feel more commercial compared to other Gulf Islands, its art scene, impressive sights and fun activities make up for it. See our list of fun things to do on Gabriola Island.
Hornby Island always piqued our interest with its remote location and counterculture of artists that arrived in the 1960s/1970s. Discover the bohemian island's gorgeous sights and creative culture in our list of the 23 best things to do on Hornby Island BC.
Explore the laidback island with its creative community of artisans and incredible scenery. Located between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the small island has a charm of its own and is the perfect place to spend a weekend away in nature. We list the 23 best things to do on Pender Island.
Discover Salt Spring Island, a bohemian island located off the West Coast of Canada, known for its artisan culture and free-spirited atmosphere. We list 25 of the best things to do in Salt Spring Island BC - hidden gems included.
Scotland is one of the best places in the world to go on a road trip with its rich heritage and otherworldly landscapes. Our 10 Day Scotland road trip takes you through the Highlands to see some of the most scenic and spectacular places in the country, hidden gems included.
The Isle of Skye is Scotland's most famous island and one of the most beautiful places in the world to do a road trip. Drive through jaw-dropping landscapes, explore remote villages and visit unique restaurants and artisan shops in our Isle of Skye road trip itinerary.
This scenic road trip to Santa Barbara from LA includes fun road trip stops and unique things to do in the vibrant city on the American Riviera.