Your Path to Good Adventure

When it comes to planning an exciting and unforgettable adventure, finding the perfect accommodations can be just as important as selecting the destination itself. After all, where you stay can make or break your trip since it's the place where you'll rest and recharge after a long day of exploring. We know that choosing the right place to stay can be overwhelming, so we're here to help by sharing a few of our favorite lodging options on AGC trips that will take your adventure to the next level. From luxurious casitas nestled in the desert to boutique eco-lodges perched on beautiful hillsides, we're confident you'll find something that suits your tastes and preferences at one of these unique and memorable accommodations.

What a time we had in Ireland! It started when you were picked up at the Shannon airport. Our trip is named Ireland: Culture, Castles and Hiking and wow did we hit the mark. We enjoyed a picnic lunch in Kinvarra Harbor looking for Galway Hookers and facing Dunguaire Castle built in 1520. We now know why Dunguaire Castle is believed to be the most photographed castle in Ireland. The afternoon was enjoyed at Caherconnell sheepdog demonstrations thanks to border collies Lee, Lynn, Rose and Jess. We checked into the Doolin Inn and walked to McGann's Pub for dinner, snapping selfies with the cows along the way. We stayed for traditional music as the rain pounded the restaurant, we enjoyed the music of the uilleann pipes.

As an independent female adventurer, I previously believed that pushing through discomforts and fears was part of the life. Yet, after numerous sleepless nights, praying to the weather and animal gods to return me safely to the trailhead, I’ve come to accept a balance between my love for solo travel and my unshakable anxieties.

AGC Adventure Specialist, Julie Fast, got to experience the cold weather activities of Quebec, Canada. Follow along as she joins the Adventure Travel Trade Association's trip to Montreal, Lake Sacacomie, and Quebec City to explore the best winter offerings, including cross-country skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice canoeing. You'll feel the thrill of rowing against the current and through ice debris in a labyrinth of moving ice blocks, and enjoy the majestic views of the snow-bedazzled Lake Sacacomie from the safety and security of the hot springs.

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, learn a different outdoor activity, or want to remove the hassle of planning a trip, you’ll find yourself traveling with a group of people you don’t know. The thought of many hours or days with strangers can be intimidating for some and exciting for others. Regardless of how adventuring with new people can make you feel, there are ways to prepare for this environment to make the best experience for yourself and those around you.