Tulum? Celestun? El Cuyo? They’re some of the best beach towns on the Yucatan Peninsula. Cancun? Not on this list. Here, we cover 12 smaller, more chill towns in Mexico’s Yucatan region.
Adventure Travel
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Find adventure travel ideas and information on hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, bicycling and stand-up paddleboarding in exciting places all over the world – from Mexico to South Africa to Turkey.
“Go, fly, roam, travel, voyage, explore, journey, discover, adventure.”
~ Anonymous
Maybe you’d like to snorkel through mysterious cenotes in the Riviera Maya?
Or what about sea canoeing in Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay?
For a unique adventure, check out what a walking safari in Africa is like.
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Sri Lanka’s Kandy to Ella train ride is insanely scenic! Go 1st class, and you can enjoy a heads-out-the-train experience (when you want), along with comfy seats in an A/C carriage (plus clean loos).
Swim, surf, chill… From the barefoot vibe of Los Barriles to the artsy charm of Todos Santos, Baja California’s coolest beach towns should be on your radar for a laid-back Mexican escape.
On our epic Big 5 safari in South Africa’s Sabi Sands, we see animals galore! (The lions are bullet-fast hunting the impala.) We also stay at two fabulous luxury lodges.
Our 3-day itinerary for Porto isn’t just about the historic sights in Porto’s Old Town. It includes renting e-bikes for a fabulous ride along the Atlantic Coast beaches, plus a day trip to the Douro Valley for wine tasting and touring!
From dolphin watching and kicking back on pine-fringed beaches to climbing the Calvari Steps in medieval Pollenca town, there’s lots to see and do in Puerto Pollensa!
Is there a shuttle from Victoria to Butchart Gardens? Can you do a guided all-day tour from Vancouver or Seattle? Indeed! See these top 7 tours to Butchart Gardens.
Go wine tasting. Sail to the Pakleni Islands. Climb up to the Spanish Fortress. And swim in the Adriatic Sea at beautiful beaches. These are just some of our favorite Hvar activities.
Embark on an unforgettable Mallorca itinerary, ideal for 5, 7, 10 or 14 days! Explore Soller, tiny Deia, Santanyi, Puerto Pollensa and vibrant Palma de Mallorca.
You won’t lack for things to do in Soller, Mallorca. Explore the Old Town, ride a vintage tram, enjoy epic hikes, soak up the sun on Port de Soller’s beaches and more!