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Dear Readers,
Welcome to 2025 – and the adventure of a lifetime. This year, we invite you to revisit your bucket list and embrace the journeys that have long captured your imagination.

SCAPES. TRAVEL. ADVENTURE.
Vice President, Sales & Signature Events eric.ma@latimes.com.

A Beachy To-Do List
Visit these amazing and unique coastal escapes at least once

Amangiri Utah: A Sanctuary of Serenity and Adventure
Unparalleled accommodations blend beautifully with the natural and untamed landscapes of the Southwest

Lake Tahoe’s South Shore: A Spring-Time Revelation
If you thought Lake Tahoe’s South Shore couldn’t get more beautiful (and fun and awesome) than it already is, wait until you see it in the spring.

Journey to Bhutan A Celebration of ‘Gross National Happiness’
The Himalayan kingdom is long on wonder and short on distractions – it’s a perfect once-in-a-lifetime escape

Plan Your Perfect Pismo Beach Getaway
Pismo Beach is calling, and this spring is packed with exciting events celebrating our coastal beauty, culinary excellence, and marine conservation. Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover or an ocean enthusiast, there’s something for you.

The Vegas Minute
Do this once. (Or maybe twice!)

A Totally Unexpected Wealth of Art
Las Vegas has a lot of diversions – an excellent collection of fine art might be the least expected of them

An Iconic Seaside Destination Awaits
Monterey County is where your search for excellence begins – and ends.

Tanzania’s Amazing Allure
Have the bucket-list adventure of your life in Africa, featuring natural wonders and cultural immersion

The Biggest Bucket on the List: An Odyssey Across Central Asia
Our writer takes us on a journey of a lifetime across the so-named “5 Stans,” with all the wonder and mystery these nations offer

A Luxurious Trip to the Clouds
Maximize your expedition to Machu Picchu with a rail journey steeped in history

A Bucketful of Contentment
In search of happiness, Northern Lights (and Santa Claus) on an adventure to the Arctic

Take Flight Over Australia
The "flying safari" redefines the walkabout and offers eye-popping sights for all

New Zealand: to the EXTREME
Ready to test your mettle? Tour the country that created and redefined adrenaline sports

Boots On: On the Boot
Hike your way through Italy's historic sites, lofty heights, rolling hills and the famed Cinque Terre

Crossword
Beer that, despite its name, did not originate in South Asia