New Zealand editor Stephanie Butler recently spent a day touring Marlborough's wineries by bike, learning that it is an excellent alternative to the ubiquitous winery tour-by-van operations throughout New Zealand, and a great way to save some cash. Still, the idea of wine and bikes had images of scraped knees and broken sunglasses (or worse) dancing through her head....
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Here are our favorite gift ideas for the outdoor-oriented traveler in your life, whether they love to birdwatch in Costa Rica or trek in the nearest national park. This is the first in a series of gift guides for every kind of traveler. Stay tuned.... (More)
There's no way around one basic fact: French Polynesia is an expensive destination. Take it from us, though, that with the right amount of budget smarts it can be conquered. (More)
Cities are great places for adventures. Sure, most urban visitors like to shop and eat, but there are other, more pulse-quickening types of fun to be had as well. In North American metropolises big and small, some of these alternate activities include hiking, sightseeing from the top of a tower, "flightseeing" from the sky, hang gliding and kiteboarding. Here's a rundown of some of the very best. Hoofing it The most challenging urban adventure in the U.S. is in the Big Apple, where an annual event dubbed the Great Saunter always draws a crowd. The hike, sponsored by Shore Walkers, is a circumambulation of Manhattan---over the course of one long day, participants walk the entire 32-mile perimeter of the entire island. The group meets at sunrise (More)
Sometimes the best adventures are those you can share with loved ones... (More)
Volcano hiking in Nicaragua, elephant safaris in India, snowmobiling in Finland -- offbeat adventure travel might be just what the doctor ordered... (More)
Soft adventure means different things to different people. We define it as any activity that balances mild physical activity with a lot of down time. Here are eight adventures (in different prices categories) that capture the idea perfectly. Barge Cruising in France Picture cruising along scenic canals in France with stops along the way for wine tasting, touring historic villages, and exploring local markets. If this sounds like a dream vacation, then barge cruising is perfect for you. Going for Broke: Book a voyage on Amaryllis, a luxury barge that holds up to eight passengers and is decked out with Italian antiques, marble baths, and four bedrooms adorned with Louis XV furniture. For seven-days, the boat cruises through the wine region of Burgundy, (More)
In search of an adrenaline rush? Check out these hard-core adventure excursions... (More)
Zip-lining, Mountain tubing, sky-diving -- get the 411 on Kauai adventure travel... (More)