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 / 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 / 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 / Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Thirty miles from Boston is the lesser known eastern Cape Ann, the quaint coastal communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea greet you with same charming cottages, sandy beaches, and seaside eateries you’d expect to find on New England’s rocky coast. This guide finds local and landmark treasures for anyone planning a sweet summer escape to Massachusetts.
Ready and Roam / Palm Springs, California
Planning a family trip to the desert of Palm Springs? Check out our Palm Springs, California travel guide for advice from experience on how to stay, eat, shop, and explore with teenagers.
Ready and Roam / Black Hills, SD
Discover the magic of the Black Hills which goes far beyond Mount Rushmore. This plan of attack is packed with details from a repeat visitor and easy to customize for your family.
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 / Telluride, Colorado
No where else does a free, eight-mile pedestrian gondola connect 14 thousand foot peeks and 2K acres of terrain to a low-key historic village. Custom designed yurts allow for al fresco dining and there is no shortage of eclectic in the gorgeous yet down-to-earth Telluride.
Roam Guide / Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman has a lot to offer on its own, but nearby Big Sky is considered top tier in the country with almost 6k skiable acres, the most consistent snow fall in the Northern Rockies and some of the most innovative and luxurious chairlifts.
Ready and Roam / Arizona Desert
Tucked between the boulder filled mountains, hiking and golfing is king, and the views are expansive at the many national parks, including the spectacular Grand Canyon. Find the expected and so much more in Arizona at any time of year.
Roam Guide / Park City, Utah
Park City has small town charm and an unpretentious sophistication of a big city. The mountain is easily accessible making it the quintessential ski town.
Roam Guide / Coastal Maine
Maine’s Route one road trip is as quintessential New England as fresh lobster rolls, colonial cottages and sea breezes at sunset. This Roam Guide journeys north along the east coast with delightful stops from Portland to Bar Harbor.
Roam Guide / Acadia National Park
The rugged coast of Maine is full of picturesque charm and vast forestry, not to mention lobster rolls and blueberry pie. This travel guide from The Park Chasers features Acadia National Park and the surrounding area.
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.
Roam Guide / Norway
Cruise through the majestic fjords of Norway with professional organizer and stylist Liz Tornell as she immerses herself in the Scandinavian culture. She may be a lover of 'all things in their place' at home, but when she travels she finds joy and beauty in the most unexpected places.
Roam Guide / SW Utah
Take a hike with outdoor enthusiast and adventurer, Kelly Moorman, through the twists and turns of the glorious Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Her Roam Guide includes everything you need to know to plan your own SW Utah adventure.
Ready and Roam / Puerto Rico
Planning a trip to Puerto Rico? Check out our travel guide and discover world class beaches, architecture marvels, cobblestone streets and the best places to stay, eat, and shop from Old San Juan to the islands of Culebra and Vieques.
Roam 2 Ways / Costa Rica
The two itineraries highlighted in this travel guide to Costa Rica’s interior and Pacific Coast will give you a wonderful outline for your own Costa Rican adventure.
Roam Again / Duluth, Minnesota
Travel to the shores of Lake Superior in this city guide to Duluth, Minnesota written by local contributors from Duluth Pack.
Ready and Roam / North Shore, Minnesota
While downhill and cross-country skiing rule the Winter in Northern Minnesota, this post highlights the best of the North Shore before the snow falls and after it melts.