Imagine this Costa Rica vacation: Traverse the entire country from coast to coast and north to south, but only using mountain bikes, kayaks, rafts, zipline cables, and your feet. Sleep under the stars wherever you may be – mud, sand, grass field, rocky stream bed – but only for a few hours at a time. Brave the thrills of mosquitoes, venomous snakes, crocodiles, rain, boiling sun, and sweltering rainforest. Do that for about six days straight with three of your friends, but with the added adrenal
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During the summer months biking in Alaska is a fun way to see America's largest state. Get up close with Alaska’s nature and wildlife, meet the locals.
By bike you get far away from tourist areas, but still travel on paved highways, on less traveled roads. Give yourself at least seven days to cover 50-70 miles of this pristine, outdoor wonderland.
Local knowledge, small group size and personalized service have made Alaska Bike,
Sometimes the most authentic way to experience a destination is with a small group led by an expert guide. Such was the case when my neighbor Daira Paulson went snorkeling in Micronesia last year.
“We took a Sea for Yourself snorkel trip to Yap and Palau, where we snorkeled in clear warm water with a wide variety of colorful fish and coral. It was a spectacular experience. The group size is limited (we had nine).
“The company owner, a marine biologist, and another marine biologist who has lived in
These camps are supervised programs either for children or teenagers, where different activities such as hiking, canyoning and campfires take place.The main objective of these camps is giving educational, cultural and social development to the campers.
The organization of the camp is often based on specific themes, trying
Jungle, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, canyons and gravel roads come together in Turrialba, making this region Central America's adventure-sport capital. Turrialba is the perfect destination for those who wish to enjoy adventure amid lush nature, so it's no coincidence that Turrialba is the cradle adventure tourism in Costa Rica.
You will find a wide range of high-quality adventure sports which employ rigorous safety standards. Turrialba also boasts the natural topography for adventure sports, as
IT COULD HAVE BEEN FUN
By Denise Mattia
The day began at the crack of dawn with a journey from Old San Juan into the center of Puerto Rico, to the Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis. As we took our seats in the Aventuras Tierra Adentro bus, I was skeptical about the forthcoming escapade when Rosario and Hannibal began their comedy routine, replete with sound effects and the Raider’s of the Lost Ark background music.
The ride was broken up by a pit stop and breakfast at a roadside bodega.
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| On July 24, Peru marks 100 years since Hiram Bingham, a Yale professor sponsored by the National Geographic Society, came upon the vine-covered ruins. Bingham and his team, with the approval of the contemporary Peruvian government, cleared the site, excavated and presented Machu Picchu to the world in high romantic style (you can read Bingham´s original National Geographic piece about the discovery and browse his incredible photos here). They also brought thousand |
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You will now enter a country that has never been occupied by a foreign power, so the people you will meet in Kathmandu and remote villages will convey to you a warm, friendly trust.
Trekking through this incredible country will take you through areas that have captured the imagination of trekkers, explorers and mountaineers over the past one hundred years. You will have the opportunity to observe many, many cultures of the many ethnic groups and look in awe at the towering peaks which all combine
Nepal as a holiday destination is plain fantastic. It enthralls all who enter. One of the best ways to explore and discover this land is to get away from the towns and roads and embark on a rafting and trekking. Far more than just a wet roller coaster ride, Nepal’s river journeys are the essence of escapism. On a river expedition there are no hassles, no stress, and only a very convoluted sense of time.
The best in Asia and some of the best in the world:
Rafting in NepalWe ha
To be human is to live for adventure. Many of us will perhaps only visit a destination once in a lifetime. Others will go back to familiar places or seek out new dreams. Here are five adventures that you sure do not want to miss before you leave the planet. I picked five of my favorites: Playing a round of Golf in the birthplace of Golf at historic St. Andrews in Scotland, Scuba Diving in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea, Sky Diving over Moab in the U.S. state of Utah, River Rafting on Fu
The latest buzz word eco has unfortunately triggered travel suppliers to saturate the market with hundreds of loosely understood eco holiday-labeled travel products, causing consumer confusion as to what the term ecotourism truly represents.
Good intentions aside, while travelers want to make responsible vacation purchasing decisions based on ethical environmental standards for sustainability and conservation rather than marketing tactics, some common pitfalls befall most, including:
- Not understa
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World Rhino Day is just around the corner, a global raft of activities planned for 22 September - their aim to generate greater awareness of the mammals plight.
Susie Offord, Deputy Director of Save The Rhino International, comments “The world has already lost 95% of its rhinos, and the remaining few are being threatened with extinction within the next 10 years due to escalating poaching and loss of habitat.”
Acacia Africa is already a proud sponsor of Save The Rhino International and the tour o
Well time flies, it’s almost mid-summer, if you are likely to pack up for a summer break then let’s go. Whether you are an adventure lover, like to have fun in the serenity of waves on the beach or enjoy the blend of both, pack your bag and head towards Thailand, the most popular vacation spot among tourists all over the world.
Thailand is absolutely good choice for summer breaks, where you can take your family, chill out with friends or spend some spare moments of intimacy with your loved one.
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Ride a dune buggy for thrills and fun.
Rio de Janeiro is a great place for rock climbing, and one of the more difficult climbs, but definitely most beautiful ones is Corcovado mountain (also referred to as K2), on top of which stands the most famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro: the statue of Christ the Redeemer. When a good friend of mine invited me to do this climb, despite not being a real rock climber, I didn’t think twice and accepted.
The climb starts at 500m above the city. You can hike the whole way to the base, but we took th
