Adventures
Take a hike! Levada walks on Madeira
More than 200 historic “levadas” or water channels criss-cross Madeira, and levada walks are one of the best things to do on this Portuguese island.
An insider guide to the best snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas and tours
There’s great snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas at Santa Maria Beach, Chileno Beach and Land’s End! Here’s our guide to the six best snorkeling tours.
Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas: An underwater world of wonders
Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez “the world’s richest sea.” Go scuba diving in Cabo San Lucas and you’ll see turtles, rays and 900 species of fish! If you’re lucky, you might spot a shark too.
7 Best beaches in Victoria, BC, for swimming in summer
Pssst… Wanna know the top swimming holes and lakes in Victoria? Here’s our beach chair report on the 7 best beaches in Victoria, BC.
Best Los Cabos beaches, surfing tours and water activities
One of the best Los Cabos beaches for swimming? Medano Beach. Here’s our beach lover’s guide to the best beaches, non-cheesy sunset cruises, surfing tours and more.
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico
The moment we first saw a massive whale shark glide slowly by? Wondrous. You can swim with whale sharks in La Paz, a 2-hour drive from Cabo.
Chobe Safari: You won’t believe all the animals in the Land of the Giants!
Want to see elephants galore and an awe-inspiring abundance of wildlife? Go on safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana – the “Land of the Giants.”
Whistler or Blackcomb: Which has better skiing?
You know Whistler is a top ski resort. But what you really want to know is – which mountain is better for skiing and snowboarding? Whistler or Blackcomb?
Victoria Falls Activities: Watch an exciting vulture feeding!
Hundreds of hungry raptors swoop in daily for the vulture feeding at Victoria Falls (the “Vulture Culture” experience at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls Safari Lodge).
Unique things to do in Mozambique on a luxury beach holiday
Snorkeling with wild dolphins. Haunting colonial ruins. Millionaire hideaways. Northern Mozambique is as far off-the-grid as you can get. And perfect for a post-safari idyll.
Step out on one of the best Africa walking safaris (beware the lions!)
You don’t really want to see lions on a walking safari in Zambia (just small critters). Being exposed out in the bush with Norman Carr Safaris is thrilling enough.
7 surprising places to swim (and why you should dive in)
Do you love to swim in beautiful natural surroundings? These surprising places to swim (Antarctica!) will surely pique your interest.
