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| Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Cenotes - Caverns near Cancun, Mexico |
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We swam in Dos Ojos, where the fresh water was crystal clear. Using powerful spotlights, the experience was akin to a night dive through a magical garden of thousands of stalactites, stalagmites and columns. In Cancun, Mex...
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| Eastern Blizzards Bring Spectacular Spring Whitewater Rafting Trips |
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Whitewater rafting on rivers in the East should be spectacular this spring, courtesy of the recent blizzards. Info about spring trips are flowing into my email box. Family-owned River Expeditions just announced dates for its annual whitewater season opener. The 28th annual Ice Breaker Weekend is April 10-11, and rafters should expect thrills and chills (wear a wet suit if you own or can borrow one) on the New River in the heart of West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park. Prices for ...
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| Seeking Adventure Travel Customized Trip Planning? |
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NileGuide has a wonderful collection of "50 Quotes to Inspire Adventure Travel" put together by the site's founder Josh Steinitz. The quotes range from "Whether we call it sacrifice, or poetry, or adventure, it is always the same voice that calls." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery to "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -T. S. Eliot.
This Web site lets you customize your trip planning. Advice and info comes from a blend of recommendations from ...
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| National Geographic Adventure Online Names "Adventurers of the Year" |
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National Geographic Adventure's online magazine has announced its Readers' Choice
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| The Amazing Race for Ordinary Travelers is a True Adventure |
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If you want to turn your next vacation into a reality TV-style adventure, consider this amazing race for ordinary travelers. Competitours was so successful last year that the company is running eight trips from May through August.
Contestants on the Amazing Race TV show race around the world, but on a Competitours adventure race you travel around four European countries for nine days on a course designed to challenge you and immerse you in the culture of the countries you visit. E...
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| Where Will You Take the Kids Next Summer? |
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If you want to take your kids on an adventurous trip next summer, it's not too early to think about where you want to go and which travel companies offer the most exciting family adventure travel vacations. You could go rafting down a river in Peru then tour
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| Go Around the World With About.com's Travel Guides |
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Explore the newest and hottest places on our planet with top About.com travel guides during a special panel at The New York Times Travel Show, 1:30 pm, Sunday, Feb. 28. Guides from London, Hawaii, Paris, New England and New York, plus guides who specialize in honeymoons and romantic travel, and in state and national parks, will be there to give you the latest information about their special areas. Get your questions ready.
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| Gap Adventures Launches "Create Your Own Adventure" Contest |
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If you win Gap Adventures online "Create Your Own Adventure" contest, you'll set out on your dream trip. Gap Adventures, which focuses on adventure travel, has created this contest to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary. It's open to once-a-year travelers as well as seasoned globetrotters, so don't let yo...
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