Ready & Roam’s breadth of knowledge comes from an incredible community of travelers who share their experience in an effort to help you travel easier. Our Roam Guides are highly curated, destination-specific travel stories told by discerning travelers, whose insight will prove invaluable to anyone planning a trip somewhere new.
Roam Guide / Harbour Island
Abby & Ben Leber have been visiting Harbour Island in the Bahamas for almost 20 years. This travel guide breaks down their experience and recommendations for easy traveling.
Roam Guide / Bora Bora
Few places in the world inspire wanderlust like the South Pacific. With it’s perfectly untouched beaches, vibrant marine life and dreamy resort accommodations. This travel guide tells the story of a young couple experiencing the fantasy island of Bora Bora for the first time.
Explore the Unexpected in Mexico
Mexico is an obvious and affordable warm weather destination, but where else can we go in Mexico? This travel guide is focused on safe, alternative beach destinations that will minimize your travel time, lower your costs and offer something off the beaten path.
Roam Guide / Crestone, Colorado
Stashed away at the base of a sub-range of the Rocky Mountains, Crestone, Colorado is a hidden alpine gem. This travel story chronicles a visit to the area to get you back to nature.
Ready and Roam / Kauai, Hawaii
Few places in the world inspire wanderlust like Kauai. Marie & Nick are avid travelers and repeat visitors to the quaint, lush island. Their travel guide shares solid recommendations so you can experience the island's staggering beauty for yourself.
Ready and Roam / Newport, Rhode Island
Newport has so much to offer in a relatively small geographical area; this city by the sea has a remarkable history, gilded age mansions, crab shacks, beaches, magnificent sunsets, picturesque walking paths and seaside shopping.
Roam Guide / Croatia
An affordable Mediterranean vacation might sound like a reach, but Croatia offers show-stopping scenery at a budget-friendly cost. Read all about it in our experiential Roam Guide and then purchase the corresponding ten day itinerary.
Roam Guide / Sedona, Arizona
With its vast scenery, majestic red rocks and vortex energy, Sedona is the perfect place for a reset. Our latest Roam Guide shares a travel story to Arizona during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Roam Guide / Low-key Dominican Republic
If you are after a low-key beach vacation in the Caribbean, this Roam Guide to the Dominican Republic offers a north shore alternative, complete with secluded beachside hideaways and epic whale watching.
Roam Guide / Door County, WI
Visit the artsy and quaint Door County Wisconsin, on the shores of lake Michigan. This travel guide covers all the best places to find, community, good food and adventure, retold by Midwest travel zealot Lizanne Donner.
Roam Guide / Minnesota's North Shore
The vast, untouched beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore is astounding. Head to the bordering area of Superior National Forest, Lake Superior and the quaint town of Grand Marais for good food, craft beer, canoeing, hiking, waterfalls, beaches and so much more.
Ready and Roam / English Countryside
The sleepy villages of the English Countryside offer a glimpse into a lavish but quiet lifestyle, with modern pub fare, charming accommodation and extraordinary views.
Ready and Roam / San Francisco
When you live in a city you become intimately familiar with it. You defend it, remember it, and share it in a different way. This travel guide offers a comprehensive look at where to eat, stay and play in San Francisco.
Roam Guide / Alsace Region of France
This intricate travel guide navigates the Alsace villages of France, spectacularly tucked between the Vosges mountain range and the west bank of the Rhine river.
Roam Guide / Willamette Valley
Sip your way through some of the world’s most envied Pinot vineyards with a frequent visitor and local sommelier. This travel guide to Oregon’s Willamette Valley offers insider tips to help you plan the perfect weekend getaway to wine country.
Ready and Roam / Glamping in Big Sur, California
Coastal redwood forests, cliffside towns and impressive accommodations make for a relaxing California escape. Visit the scenic Western edge of the United States to find sustainably wine making, stunning hikes and world class dining.
Roam Guide / Montreal, Canada
Discover the ins and outs of the beautiful city of Montreal with a repeat visitor and lover of all things Canadian, Wynne Reece.
Ready and Roam / Northern Portugal
Porto is a “port city” in every sense of the word. A city of light and energy. A gateway to the Atlantic for export out of wine country, a breathtaking landscape known for what else but Port.
Roam Guide / 2 Days in London
A two-day London itinerary; which on one hand hits more than the highlights and on the other hand leaves much to explore. This Roam Guide is intended to be a companion guide to our post on the English Countryside.
Ready and Roam / Sonoma County, California
An hour from San Francisco you’ll find the deep rooted Sonoma Valley Wine Country. Home to sustainable farming, this lower key area of Northern California is a mecca for the senses.