If you're planning a white-water rafting trip this summer, you might want to consider packing cowboy boots and a yoga mat. They could come in handy if you're embarking on a specialty trip with one of Colorado's dozens of rafting outfitters.

Girlfriends getaways - where women travel with other women and leave the menfolk home - are booming. And the phenomenon is not just about bachelorette parties or 20-somethings on spring break.

Though the dog days of summer aren't a great time for gardening, this is a perfect opportunity to begin planning those fall garden tours. Here are some books that will help.

It's that time of year when people start thinking about festivals and gatherings. But such events are not solely the domain of hippies and music lovers. Gabe Kaminski, Operations Manager - Asia, for G.A.P Adventures, has been organising adventure travel

When George W. Bush attends the opening ceremonies of the Olympics Friday, he'll make history as the first US president to attend the Olympic Games outside the United States.