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.

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Roam Guide / Dahab, Egypt

In this Roam Guide, Katrina Laemmerhirt, owner of Chicago’s urban outdoor company Brick Wood and Iron relives her memories of Dahab Egypt. This travel guide balances exploration of historic landmarks in Egypt with an off the grid visit to the cool waters off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula, one of the world’s most treasured diving destinations.

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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.

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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.

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Roam Guide / Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is a Midwest destination worthy of a repeat visit. There are lots of do's and don’t’s when it comes to a vacation in the windy city, but the tips in this Chicago travel guide will help you blend in like a local and get the most of your time. Be sure to check out the itinerary for sale to make your travel planning turn-key for a weekend on Lake Michigan.

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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.

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Roam Guide / Hilton Head, SC

From moss-draped oaks to the charming Harbour town, find a new way of life on Hilton Head Island. Our Roam Guide to this idyllic beach town offers a comprehensive outline for your travels from a lifetime island visitor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Roam 2 Ways / Maui, Hawaii

The Central Pacific, Hawaiian Island of Maui is home to 30 miles of beaches, volcanic Haleakala national park, scenic waterfalls and of course the iconic winding Road to Hana Highway.

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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.

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Roam Again / Washington D.C.

Roam Washington, D.C. with two new perspectives — a city of northern charm and southern efficiency. It's a company town. Good and evil meet here. It has pockets of greatness... some are obvious; others take a little more work to find.