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Moments in Monterey: An Unforgettable Weekend Of Adventures

By |September 9th, 2025|Categories: California, Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America|Tags: |

Landing at the Monterey Regional Airport, the group of ten friends was reunited from across the West Coast and ready for a weekend of adventure. They were welcomed by salty Pacific air and anticipation as they stepped into the trip that promised adventure and connection along one of California’s most iconic stretches of coastline. Setting the Scene Our EXP Guides greeted the group and, with the day still young, took them on a short drive to the first activity of many that would follow. Just south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, they arrived at one of [...]

Western Wonders: A Family’s Timeless Escape to Reid Creek Lodge

By |July 9th, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Old West|Tags: |

Tucked away in the vast, golden expanse of Wyoming’s Wagonhound Ranch, Reid Creek Lodge is where the old American West meets modern-day comfort. Named for the infamous Wagonhound Creek — once a challenge for pioneers on the Oregon Trail — this hidden gem invites families to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with the land and each other. From private UTV rides across 300,000 acres to stargazing by the campfire, this was a week not just of adventure, but of shared moments — the kind that become lifelong memories. A Wyoming Welcome [...]

The Old West: A Couples’ Retreat In Jackson Hole

By |June 16th, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Old West|Tags: |

Stepping off the plane at Jackson Hole Airport, the couples were met by the crisp mountain air, the sheer scale of the peaks rising around them, and their EXP Guides. This vacation was not only about enjoying the adventures that awaited them in this wild and wide-open landscape but also an opportunity to unwind in a luxurious base together. A Wild Welcome From the airport, a private transfer whisked the couples along a scenic drive to their home for the next three nights: Teton Village’s Caldera House. Nestled at [...]

Desert Adventures: One Lake, Six Friends, Endless Activities

By |May 13th, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Southwest|Tags: |

In the 1960s, the 700-foot-high Glen Canyon Dam, an artificial marvel, transformed a vast stretch of sandstone canyons into a desert oasis, creating one of America’s most unique playgrounds for adventure: Lake Powell. With nearly 2,000 miles of winding shoreline – more than the entire West Coast of the US – with towering buttes above, twisting waterways, and hidden grottos, the lake is ideally explored by the water. And for one group of six friends, they did just that, and this dramatic landscape was theirs to enjoy for a long weekend. [...]

Off-Grid Group Luxe: A Journey Through Great Wilderness

By |April 22nd, 2025|Categories: Feature, Friends & Couples Journey, North America, Southwest|Tags: |

America’s national parks are where time slows, and the landscape speaks louder than any noise. These protected destinations, full of canyons, rivers, and mountain passes, are more than just awe-inspiring scenery; they are sacred places that leave a long-lasting impression. Our EXP Guides—awarded for being national park specialists by multiple leading voices in travel—don’t just lead you through them but connect you with the roots of the lands in a deeper, more meaningful way. Recently, a group of four couples had the opportunity to enjoy a week-long adventure across the American Southwest. This wasn’t just your average road trip [...]

Into the Wild: The Ultimate Alaskan Family Adventure

By |March 17th, 2025|Categories: Alaska, Feature, North America|Tags: |

Imagine waking up to the sounds of glaciers calving into icy waters, cascading waterfalls, and the calls of wildlife each morning. In Alaska, you get just this – untamed wilderness where adventure unfolds by sea, land, and air. When a family with teenagers came to EXP Journeys unsure of how to explore the Last Frontier, we knew just the answer: a 16-day journey that perfectly combined rugged exploration with luxurious comfort, all wrapped up into a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Front-Row Seats to Nature Aboard a Private Yacht The adventure began in Alaska’s capital, Juneau, [...]

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