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April 6, 2020
A tropical island off mainland Mexico, Cozumel lies in the Caribbean Sea. A popular cruise ship port destination, Cozumel beaches and outdoor activities – such as some of the best scuba diving in the Western hemisphere – attract tourists from all over the world to its shimmering turquoise shores. Cozumel at a Glance Just off […]
April 2, 2020
Nestled between the aquamarine waves of the Pacific and the lofty Sierra Madre Mountains is Puerto Vallarta. This popular tourist destination, once named as la ciudad más amigable del mundo (“The Friendliest City in the World”), beckons visitors with its colorful architecture, rich culture, friendly locals, and world-class beaches. In addition to the Puerto Vallarta […]
March 2, 2020
With 520,000 acres spanning North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the largest protected land area east of the Rockies. Great Smoky Mountains attractions make it the most visited park in the American Park System, and one of the best places to visit in the Carolinas. The park preserves the history of […]
January 28, 2020
The small round light turned green, the plane decreased speed to the point of hover (or so it seemed), and the bottom of the garage-like metal door began to creak its slow, ominous rise. Strapped into my tandem jumpmaster as snuggly as I would allow without dinner and a movie, there was no turning back […]
January 21, 2020
Recently, we took a fantastic cruise with Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. through the Mediterranean which was departing from Athens. We decided to fly in a day early so we could spend one day in Athens, taking in as much as we could of this splendid city. We were actually in Athens for 28 hours, which included […]
January 15, 2020
To most, a Bora Bora holiday conjures up images of an exotic palm-fringed, sugar-sand paradise with overwater bungalows somewhere out in the middle of the South Seas, mostly visited by starry-eyed honeymooners who rarely adventure beyond their resort. Beaches in Bora Bora are considered by many to be the most beautiful in the world. While […]
January 13, 2020
Shimmering turquoise surf gently lapping onto the shore, a tall coconut palm stretching out precipitously over the water, and craggy limestone boulders reaching into the periwinkle-blue sky. This is what you’ll find on the Seychelles best beaches and one of the reasons why the Seychelles is also known as “the Garden of Eden.” I’ve been […]
November 5, 2019
Zanzibar at a Glance The epitome of exotic, Zanzibar has captured the imaginations of explorers for centuries. Known in the local dialect as Unguja, Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago in the Indian Ocean, just 15 miles off the coast of East Africa, known as the Swahili Coast. It’s generally visited by people who are already […]
August 21, 2019
Observing bears in their natural habitat in Alaska is a privilege and a life-long memorable experience. While there are always risks with wild animals, risks associated bear viewing in Alaska can be mitigated greatly if you follow well-established guidelines. On August 10th, I had the opportunity to travel with AdventureSmith Explorations on the historic ship […]
July 5, 2019
If you think hang gliding is just for adrenaline junkies, think again. At Thermal Valley Hang Gliding, the mission is to share the joy of free flight with as many people as possible. Soaring like a bird is the purest form of flight…especially with the stunning aerial views of Burke County and the Blue Ridge […]