Life in balance

What are the secrets to creating space in your demanding schedule for relaxation? Executive Travel contributors provide the following perspectives for fitting in unique experiences while on the road.

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Executive leisure features

Backcountry lodges in national parks

It takes some effotr to get to these remote accommodations.

The Ultimate Chairlift

Helicopter skiing can take you to powder like you've never seen before.

Adventures in cruising

Small expedition ships can take you places where the larger liners can't go.

Beauty and the off-beat

Explore the far corners of Asia with these off-the-beaten-path trip ideas.

Front row trips

Don't go just any old time; plan your vacation around a luxury sporting event or famous festival.

Daredevil destinations

These five adventure trips require serious intestinal fortitude.

Man enough for the spa?

Once the exclusive domain of women, today's spas attract an increasingly male clientele.

Floating resorts

Calm seas, charter companies and bareboat training schools round out Jim Glab’s report on sailing your vacation away.

Claws, jaws and speed

Three great fantasy vacations for those with a stout heart and a taste for adrenaline.

Days (and weeks) of heaven

Vacation house, be gone. Leah Ingram takes you on a tour of upscale timeshares, fractional ownership and destination clubs.

You are here

Play catch with your childhood idols at a fantasy baseball camp.

Golf 101

Hit the green while you’re on the road. A quick golf lesson between flights can do wonders for your mood-and your swing.

Hey Dude

When you’ve had your fill of big city hotels, head for the ranch.

Just the ticket

Sometimes the best meeting is the one you schedule with yourself. Leah Ingram reports on creative ways top executives regroup and recharge.

Let’s make it interesting

Nichole Bernier gives a refresher course on the many-splendored side bets of golf.

Making tracks

Where to hit the slopes after a hard week inside airplanes and boardrooms.

Summer travel

How to schedule a meeting with yourself. And just as important, where to go when you need to get away.

Come on along

Through sickness, health--and business travel? See why bringing your spouse along may be the best thing you can do.

Cruise Control

Ten tips to maximize satisfaction, minimize hassles and cut expenses.

Lifestyle features

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• Wine in a box