Discovering the Isle of Man
Sitting quaintly out in the middle of the Irish Sea, somewhere between Britain and Ireland, is the Isle of Man. A British crown dependency with its own parliament, known as the “Tynwald,” the island...
View ArticleShark Diving in Costa Rica
I stood on the edge of the boat peering into the water in full scuba diving gear, hoping to catch a glimpse of what I knew lay below the surface – sharks and lots of them. Sharks were the reason I had...
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Hiking and Trekking- Off the beaten path
If you love nature and enjoy getting a great workout, a hiking tour may be for you. Hiking tours, or trekking tours as they are sometimes known, are about much more than just walking. The most...
View ArticleRanch Stays: Home on the Range
A ranch stay is often the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate. Whether referred to as a “dude ranch”, a “cattle ranch vacation” or a “ranch stay”, (our preferred term), here is the opportunity to get...
View ArticleHow to Spend A Day on Catalina Island
Santa Catalina Island is a slice of tropical life nested in Southern California. Once you arrive in Avalon, you can forget all your worries and play as if you’ve landed in the Caribbean. You will find...
View ArticleSri Lanka: A Paradise Rediscovered
For decades, Sri Lanka was battling political unrest. A civil-war between Tamil insurgents and the Sinhalese government almost destroyed the tourism industry. Then, the tsunami of 2004 devastated...
View ArticleFive Ways to Spend a Day in Puerto Rico
Mouthwatering piña coladas aside, the largest island in the Eastern Caribbean has a ton to offer every kind of travel enthusiast. From its old-world charm and stunning beaches to its vast array of...
View ArticleSunsets, Atlantis and Santorini
Everyone has a favorite spot for a sunset. Few rival those to be seen on the Cycladic island of Santorini. The island’s rocky cliffs, dotted with its famous white and blue homes and buildings provides...
View ArticleAlternative Ski Destinations
Ski holidays are to winter what the beach is to summer. They’re fun, family-friendly and give you the chance to revert back to childhood for some good old fashioned frolicking in the snow. While the...
View ArticleBehind South Africa’s Stereotypes: An Open Letter
Dear uninformed tourist, I’m sorry for calling you uninformed, and I thank you for showing an interest in my home country of South Africa. Unfortunately, you tend to get some facts about the country a...
View ArticleNiche Cruising: Exploring the World from the Bow of a Ship
Is it really possible that less is more? If you are talking about small ship and niche cruising, the answer is a definitive “Yes!” Whether you want to cruise on a tall-masted ship, sail the Amazon,...
View ArticleGetting in Touch with Nature in the Grand Canyon National Park
You stare out at the most enormous vista you’ve ever seen. You’re surrounded by a silence that’s so calm, yet so all-consuming that you let out a nervous giggle just to make sure you’re still part of...
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Tips for a Successful Visit to Yellowstone
Location is the most important factor when you’re looking to buy real estate. But when you’re looking to visit Yellowstone National Park, one of the most popular chunks of real estate on earth, timing...
View ArticleWhere to Slumber on the Maya Trail – 2012 in the Mundo Maya
The Maya Trail cuts through Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and even a bit of El Salvador. This is not a hiking trail, but a 1,500-mile imaginary loop with no beginning or end. Really, the Maya...
View ArticlePsychological Travel: Visiting Volcanoes
Many travel experiences are limited to a single location: the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the Roman Coliseum, et cetera. Volcanoes, however, are a destination you can visit all over the world, in a voyage...
View ArticleSnorkeling in St. Thomas, the U. S. Virgin Island
Strewn like three bright, emerald colored jewels in the Caribbean Sea, the three U.S. Virgin Islands of St. John, St. Croix and St.Thomas provide a variety of activities for the tourists who stream off...
View ArticleVoluntourism: Giving Back without Breaking the Bank
Sure, we’d all love to quit our jobs, run off to some unpronounceable locale and join the Peace Corps. But what if you can’t quit your job or commit to a 27-month stint away from home? Long-term...
View ArticleFive Good Reasons to Visit Vancouver
Until the 2010 Olympic Games brought it to the attention of the world, Vancouver was a quiet British Columbia city that was often forgotten when planning vacations. The renovations and revitalization...
View ArticleKayaking with Killer Whales in Johnstone Strait
Johnstone Strait, a deep glacier carved passage running between the east coast of Vancouver Island and the west coast of British Columbia mainland, is one of the best places in the world to spot killer...
View ArticleVirginia Beach Campgrounds, Rest and Relax
Virginia has long been a reliable source of natural beauty. Preservationists have taken on the painstaking responsibility of conserving their national forest and parks, while making them available to...
View ArticleBonaire – More than a Diver’s Paradise
Located about 50 miles off the coast of Venezuela Bonaire is the “B” of the Dutch Caribbean “ABC Islands” (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) and has long been known among scuba enthusiasts as a diver’s...
View ArticleThe Healing Baths of St Lucia
After years of reading about the island of St Lucia, her emerald twin mountains jutting from the sea and the delicious mineral waterfalls throughout the island, I was excited to finally have the...
View Article6 Free Attractions in London
London is one of the capital cities of the world that attract visitors by the millions. In 2011, according to ‘Visit Britain’ 30.6 million people visited the capital and stayed an average of one week a...
View ArticleArgentinean Adventures
The next move is the most important of them all, our tango teacher said as I wobbled precariously on one leg. My other leg was provocatively hooked behind my partner’s thigh, and I couldn’t imagine...
View ArticlePuerto Vallarta-Then & Now
It’s been thirty years since I last visited Puerto Vallarta, but in retrospect, that trip in my early 20’s turned out to be a life defining one. I credit the time spent among the locals there –so...
View ArticleLeopard sir, or would you rather have a lion?
There’s an exciting moment whenever you set off on a game drive and the ranger asks what you’d like to see. It always makes me laugh, as if this khaki-clad Dr Doolittle can conjure up spectacular...
View ArticleKaua’i Adventures For Your Heart & Soul
Have you ever visited Kaua’i? Chances are, if you did you saw terrific beaches, not to mention great hotels, world-class golfing, sweet local restaurants, and (if you got really lucky), the elusive...
View Article5 Must See Thanksgiving Day Parades
As a major holiday, there are numerous activities and festivities to see and be part of, but none equals a spectacular Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nowadays, you can choose what location you want to the...
View ArticleThe Caves of Maharashtra
Maharasthra is a diverse state in western India that includes coastal plains, vineyards, the Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats. The region also has the largest number of caves in the country, some...
View ArticleCuracao’s Colorful Kaleidoscope of Adventures
Beyond the historic handelskade lies an island full of surprises! Chances are good if you have ever looked up the Caribbean island of Curacao, you would have seen a photo similar to this one above- a...
View ArticleRoatán – Ultra-Relaxed to High Energy in Honduras’s Bay Islands
You might feel like you have escaped to the edge of the planet, but in fact you have just reached the edge of the south Caribbean when you arrive on the island of Roatán. Best of all, that impression...
View ArticleMeeting the wildlife in Madagascar
My French came back to me with remarkable clarity as I staggered out of the ocean clutching my stinging ankle. “Je suis blessé,” I wailed, then proved I was injured by tumbling over as my ungainly...
View ArticleNapa or Sonoma? Which One Should You Choose
While every state in the union now makes wine, you still won’t find any areas as well-known as Napa and Sonoma. They are two of the most recognized wine regions in the U.S. and they also happen to be...
View ArticleZimbabwe, in Your Wildest Dreams
To most Westerners, Africa is a place of witchdoctors, demons and prehistoric creatures, but those who’ve travelled there know it as an ancient continent steeped in primal cultures yet one that’s wild,...
View ArticleHa Long Bay in Vietnam: A True Surrealistic Watercolor
Descending the steep, narrow plank, inch by inch, hand over hand along the long pole, I thought: “This better be one hell of a cave!” Exploring the other-worldly interior of Hang Trong Cave was to be...
View Article4 Skywalks to Scream About
When you think of somewhere stunning that you want to visit or a unique place you want to see, what comes to mind? How often have you thought about standing on a see-through platform for the ultimate...
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Stylish, stunning and chic – and now cheap too
If you’re looking for a cheap holiday, Cape Town has probably never topped your travel agenda. This gloriously swanky South African city has won so many travel awards that you naturally assume it’s...
View Article6 Spectacular Places to Spend New Year’s Eve
Five, four, three, two, one…HAPPY NEW YEAR! Cue the traditional song of Auld Lang Syne to usher in the dawning of another New Year. From Times Square in New York to Trafalgar Square in London, voices...
View ArticleCaribbean Eco-Trekking – Easy to Extreme Island Hikes
From a vertical challenge to rocky and winding trails, dense and lush vegetation to tranquil river and waterfall oases, exploring the enduring forests of the Caribbean remains an incredible connecting...
View ArticleFresh Eyes on Curacao
The little Dutch Caribbean island most famous for its colorful waterfront and famous blue liqueur has been busy developing an exciting new bounty of offerings. Curacao has always been a favourite for...
View ArticleExquisite African Isles
Skimming over the Indian Ocean towards the gorgeous islands of Mozambique is like entering a kid’s over-imaginative coloring book. Water in a dozen shades of blue washes over the crisp white sand...
View ArticleThe Hotel that Rose From the Ashes
Gnarled chunks of solid silver mounted in a picture frame are the only evidence that an elegant hotel near Cape Town isn’t the same building it used to be. The silver was once an ornate chair,...
View ArticleThe Fabled Colonial Key West
Key West is described as the southernmost city giving visitors a taste of the Caribbean without even leaving the US. The tourist board even states Key West is a “unique tropical island city.” However...
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Foreigners win with South Africa’s financial woes
If you ever think about how politics influences your travel, it’s probably because you want to avoid war or terrorism. I never imagined politicians could affect travel by making a currency so weak that...
View ArticleThis Summer's Unusual Beach Activities
Moonlight Paddleboard Yoga, Greece The Skiathos Princess: Participants can awaken their senses by performing YOGAqua (Yoga on Stand up Paddle Boards) on the glistening, moonlit waters of Skiathos with...
View ArticleWild, Watery and Wonderful
It seems unlikely that anything could be thrilling enough to waylay me when I’m walking to Victoria Falls, already armed with a rain coat and a silly grin. But when the hotel gardener I’m breezing past...
View ArticleHappiness in Hippo Land
It’s about 2am when I scare myself by remembering that hippos are the most dangerous animals in Africa. I’ve been taking photos all day of at least 30 hippos in the river right in front of my lodge,...
View Article10 Reasons To Go To Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan was a weekly stop on episodes of The Love Boat television show. It’s still a big cruise port, but there are plenty of places to stay on dry land, with lots to do to keep a vacationer more than...
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