Visitors to Wyoming have come to expect a meal that matches the Western spirit, particularly first-rate steaks and delicious burgers. Local restaurants serve food in step with the Cowboy State’s hunting and fishing scene, including bison, elk, duck and fish in season, and pair it all with amazing beer, wine and ambience.

A coastal meeting offering beach activities, ocean views and waterfront venues can be a short drive or plane ride away from metropolitan hubs. Here are four beachfront destinations that provide an escape from busy city life—while still being easily accessible from larger cities nearby.

Ko Olina is the 642-acre oceanfront resort area of leeward Oahu that’s surrounded by lush green mountains, four lagoons and one-and-a-half miles of pristine coastline—and it could be the location of your next meeting or event.

One of Washington's most appealing aspects is its scenic beauty, and it’s the focus of many group tours. We rounded up the nine best excursions planners can consider for after-meeting downtime, like a waterborne wine tour or a snowshoe adventure at Mount Rainier National Park.

Innovative restaurants and event venues in Downtown L.A., Mid-City and West Hollywood are shaking up the group dining scene with diverse and adventurous menu options.

Idaho’s food and beverage options for groups span from an eatery at 7,700 feet to a small winery in the north to a public market in Boise. Restaurants and caterers across the Northwest state have a bounty of wild game, fish and of course, the potato, to use and highlight in dishes.

Two earthquakes shook SoCal in July 2019, both with epicenters about 150 miles north of LA. If a Southern California meeting is in your future, use these tips to prepare for a seismic event.

 

Great outdoor experiences await groups gathering in Westside Los Angeles and the beach cities, from everything from exhilarating adventures to inviting alfresco venues.

Top ranked on TripAdvisor and Yelp!, Lip Smacking Foodie tours help eliminate the guesswork on where to dine in town, sniffing out the best signature dishes and new eats. 

Montana has plenty of wide-open spaces, including nine National Park Service areas, so it’s no surprise that infusing wellness and relaxation into a meetings retreat is not hard in Big Sky County. From relaxing at natural hot springs to equestrian therapy, here are four places where groups can take advantage of the state’s beauty and nature.