Costa Rica has taken great pains to retain its natural beauty even as it has become one of the most popular destination sites in the world. As a result, many hotels there thrive upon the desire of outdoor enthusiasts to stay in accommodations that offer both luxury and the ability to take advantage of all the experiences of staying near beaches and the wilde… read more
Known worldwide for its famous beaches, the Hawaiian island of Maui is also one of the state's most popular destinations. From whale-watching to hiking to the top of Haleakala in Haleakala National Park, Maui offers more for outdoors enthusiasts to do than can possibly be done in one vacation. The top resorts on Maui put guests near Maui's natural wonders an… read more
Costa Rica is known for its beautiful beaches and fantastic diving opportunities, and its varied landscape of volcanoes, jungles, and waterfalls holds plenty of hiking and trekking excursions. Beach resorts offer convenient bases of operation for snorkeling and diving trips, and many also offer guided sports fishing charters. read more
Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a town in the northern part of the state that is most famous for being the birthplace of the atomic bomb and as a magnet for UFO sightings. However, it is also popular with outdoors lovers. There are Pueblo Indian ruins in the area, and the town sits in the midst of the Santa Fe National Forest. For UFO hunters, hikers and mountain… read more
Designed by renowned theater architects the Rapp Brothers, the Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago, Illinois in 1926. After undergoing a major renovation, the venue opened as the Cadillac Palace Theatre in 1999 with the premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida. Cadillac Palace Theatre is located nearby Millennium… read more
Originally named for the old Spanish mission in the center of the district, the Mission District of San Francisco has come to represent the artistic community of the city with musicians, artists, writers and photographers calling this… read more
Many of the best all-inclusive resorts are situated around the Caribbean Sea. For an all-inclusive vacation that's just a short trip away consider the Bahamas, which is just 50 miles off the Florida coast. Or you could visit Jamaica wh… read more
Take a trip to paradise and visit one of the top 10 tropical resorts in the world. Dive the Great Barrier reef, surf in Costa Rica or feed the sharks and manta rays in Bora Bora. Enjoy world-class adventure and amenities at a tropical… read more
Located in southern Arizona, Tucson offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities set among the backdrop of the low-lying Sonoran Desert and towering mountains fondly referred to as the Sky Islands. Known for its mild winters and… read more
Nha Trang, Vietnam's premier beach destination that was the site of the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant, welcomes more than 1 million domestic and international visitors annually. The Nha Trang Tourism and Commerce Promotion Center has pred… read more
With its points and beach breaks, Zihuatanejo has long been a favorite surfing vacation spot. The fishing village located on the Pacific Coast's Mexican Riviera also attracts sport fishermen, kayakers, scuba divers, snorkelers and sail… read more
Whistler is a popular Canadian vacation town. It is located in the province of British Columbia, and is nestled within the Coast Mountains' Pacific ranges. The small town welcomes millions of tourists from all over North America, Europ… read more
San Diego, California, is the eighth-largest city in the United States and features sky-high mountain ranges, peaceful hillside valleys and the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. With 70 miles of coastline and easy access to nature trails… read more
Whether you're headed up the gondola for ski runs, on a trail to a wildflower meadow, casting your fishing pole into cool rivers or driving the scenic roads through Yellowstone National Park, there's no need to rough it. At the park's… read more
Whether you are adventure seeking or prefer the pampering of a luxury cruise, today's best European cruises aim to satisfy the wishes of their active travelers. As you sail through Mediterranean or Aegean ports, opportunities to enjoy… read more
Saluda, North Carolina, is considered to be an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The small town sits at the base of the Blue Hill Mountains, which offer hiking, camping, picnicking, fishing, fly-fishing, mountain biking and boating advent… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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