Venturing abroad for a vacation is an eye-opening experience. But why travel overseas when there is so much to discover right here at home? Canada has some of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Here is a brief outline of some great places to discover, right here in our own backyard. (more…)
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Extreme Adventure: Roam the Rock at Marble Mountain
Marble Mountain Ski Resort is a hidden gem tucked all the way out in Newfoundland. Located on the west coast, near Corner Brook, this mountain offers some of the best skiing, hiking, and caving in the world. Travel to the mountain in the summer and you will get an adventure experience of a lifetime. (more…)
Adventure Travel: Caving in Corner Brook, NF
Adventure travel on ‘the rock’ brings you face to face with the rocky facade of Canada’s eastern most coast. The rugged wilderness offers a wide array of outdoor activities that will keep your heart pumping.
3 Canadian Adventure Travel Locations
Many vacationers travel abroad to get their adventure travel fix. We are bombarded with endless marketing messages highlighting vacation packages to the United States, Europe, and Asia that offer ‘one of a kind’ travel experiences. Although this may be true, Canadians need not look any further than their own backyards to experience outstanding adventure travel. Its possible to find outstanding last minute deals on these packages. Here are a few locations to check out: (more…)
Sport Fishing in the Islands
Whether you’re an avid fisherman or one who is curious about what lies beneath the surface of the warm Caribbean water, the Caribbean has some of the best fishing grounds in the world. Two of the most popular fishing expeditions are deep-sea fishing for bluefish, swordfish, shark, and marlin; or salt water fly fishing for bonefish. (more…)
Niagara Falls Tightrope-Walker is Successful
Congratulations to Nik Wallenda who successfully crossed Niagara Falls on a tight rope on Friday night. Nik walked himself into the history books by being the first person to cross the mouth of the Horseshoe Falls. There was a crowd of nearly 105,000 that showed up to watch the event in person with millions watching from their TV sets at home. (more…)
Italian All Inclusive Resorts
Booking an all-inclusive vacation usually consists of deciding which Caribbean island you want to visit. However, the popularity of these types of vacations has taken hold all over the world and the decision is not as limited as it once was. To many people’s surprise, even Italy has jumped on board the all inclusive revolution. This is a great thing for travelers, as more people are able to explore Italy at a cheaper rate.
Here are some Italian all-inclusive options:
Discover the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Located in southeaster Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico, with the northern coastline on the Yucatan Channel. The largest group of modern Maya can be found on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The Mayan indigenous population was first exposed to Europeans by a Spanish shipwreck and its survivors in 1511. Today the Peninsula is scattered with Mayan ruins and temples which remember centuries-long battles for independence as well as rich Mayan history. (more…)
Surfing in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has become one of the world’s top surf destinations. Sometimes called ‘the Hawaii of Latin-America surfing’, this place has it all: warm water, year round surf, easy access to breaks, affordable prices, more than 700 miles of coastline, access to the Pacific and the Caribbean, international surfing tournaments, and surf camps. (more…)
Cruises for the Adventure Traveler
Cruises are best known for being a relaxing getaway where you stay put on the boat and have all you could ever need in a vacation at your finger tips. For many, that is enough. The pleasures of being away from home and in the lap of luxury (while floating along crystal blue waters with a 360-degree view of tropical vistas) is perfectly satisfying for the traveler who wants relaxation to be at the top of their list.