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Hummer Jungle Tour (No Ordinary Vacation Activity)

After checking in and getting the rules of the road, you are on your way — driving your Hummer, with three or four additional adventures ahead. The first stop is El Ray (The King), an archeological park of ancient Mayan ruins. Entering the park you gaze out over the vast green expanse of what was once a well-organized small city, now in ruin. Sauntering through the ruins you find a “city hall,” temple, and bakery. Quietly listening, you can almost hear the ancient echoes of children playing, merchants calling out to those passing by, and priests making offerings to their gods. Or is it just the wind blowing through the crumbling columns?

7 “Must Do” Things on Your Visit to Isla Mujeres (Part Two)

Isla Mujeres. That little gem off the coast of Cancun lying peacefully in the Caribbean Sea, waving you over to experience her magic…Ultimately what you’ve discovered is that although the sights and activities are all incredibly illuminating and rewarding, the magic of Isla is her people. For without people who are genuine, giving, friendly, and engaging, there can be no magic.

A Tour of North Bali with Suta Tour Company

South Bali has become very crowded with locals and tourists. After spending a few days or a week in South Bali, you’ll need to get away from its bustling shops and congested streets. North Bali offers an ideal, quiet retreat, plus the opportunity to get to know the locals better. Here’s a daylong tour of North Bali that takes in two very different freshwater swimming pools; the distinctive Pura Meduwe Karang Temple; Singaraja, the former capital of Bali; and the island’s largest Buddhist Temple, Brahma Vihara Ashrama.

7 “Must Do” Things on Your Visit to Isla Mujeres

Punta Sur. Rent a golf cart and enjoy a breathtaking drive along the Caribbean side of the island. At land’s end you’ll arrive at Acantilado at Punta Sur. Take a very short walk onto the outdoor patio, where you’ll find a half-dozen tables adorned with beach umbrellas. Take your camera out and have a seat. From here you can see the entire coastline of Cancun, which makes for an outrageous backdrop for some incredible photographs. You’ll be greeted by a waiter who will gladly provide you with cold, sparkling adult beverages and a menu.

Uncovering Portuguese Hidden Treasures

The proud proprietor of a most unique shop in an equally unique neighborhood of greater Lisbon, Sr. Manuel C.B. Leitão launched a fantastic journey through time in his shop of tiles where each one has its own story to tell. Come along to the tree-lined boulevard of Avenida da Liberdade, where Rua Dom Pedro V, 68-70, Solar Portuguese Antique Tiles is located.

In Search of Their Private Ithaca

Did you know that Homer’s enchanting sorceress Circe from The Odyssey continues to cast her intoxicating spell far and wide? She does so through award-winning wines and spirits harvested from reclaimed marshlands in Italy’s Lazio region by the venerable Cantina Sant’Andrea — a family of vintners that weathered a real-life odyssey to rival that of Ulysses.

The Greatest Wilderness Angling Event of the Year – The Barbel Run

Every year the rains in the highlands of Angola do not reach the sea, but flood the plains of the inland Okavango Delta in Botswana, one of the seven natural wonders of Africa and one of the most beautiful wetlands on the planet. The shallow channels and prolific reeds provide an ideal breeding place for 70 different species of little fish. The flood is at its highest in July, but by October, the waters start to recede, forcing the little fish into the deeper channels, where the barbel wait in ambush.

Three Perfect Days in Vancouver and Whistler

Vancouver’s charm lies in its exotic mix of European and native First Nations influences which is visible everywhere. After marveling at authentic totem poles built by the First Nations you can go indulge in an equally authentic European high-tea experience complete with scones and clotted cream. The city has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing and nature — serene wooded parks, lofty snow-capped mountain peaks, well-groomed slopes that are a haven for skiers, gorgeous vistas on scenic highways with poetic names like the Sea to Sky Highway, and quaint European charm tucked away into a mountain resort named Whistler. A three-day visit is ideal so you can complement the energetic city vibe with a relaxing day at Whistler Village.

The Brighton Pavilion: Following in the Footsteps of King George IV

A short train-hop from London to the south coast of England brings you to Brighton — a seaside resort not to be missed! With its buzzy nightlife, beachfront cool, historic heritage, and treasure trove of quaint shopping lanes, it has long been a favorite on the visiting lists of those in the know. In the eighteenth century, Brighton burgeoned from being a small fishing village into a busy health resort catering to the wealthy. In 1783, its accessibility and its potential caught the attention of the then Prince of Wales (later to be Prince Regent and ultimately King George IV). He sealed the town’s reputation as a fashionable locale by becoming a regular visitor and building the Royal Pavilion — his “pleasure palace” by the sea.