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Four Perfect Hawaiian Island Hopping Itineraries
Adventure seekers, foodies, spa-lovers, and nightlife enthusiasts—come one, come all. The Hawaiian islands have something for everyone, particularly if you double up with a little island hopping.
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Traveler's Meditation: On Reaching Life in the Rainforest
Journalist and author Scott Wallace has been treading where few dare—in the deep depths of the Amazon, in search of a tribe known as the Arrow People. Here, his meditation on what it took, and what came from the adventure.
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10 Trips for Facing Your Fears
Whether its heights, speed, wild animals, or something else, we've all got a fear that needs conquering. So why not do it on vacation? These are our top trips for feeling (nearly) invincible.
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Father's Day 2012: Experiences to Gift Dad This Year
Dad loves tools. And ties. But you got him those last year. Get him something he'll love doing this year, whether it's an obstacle course, brewery tour, butchery lesson, or secret spa treatment.
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5 Outdoor Adventures in Las Vegas
Getting outside in Vegas usually means lounging poolside. But for anyone who wants to mix clubbing and gambling with the great outdoors, here are 5 lesser-known outdoor adventures.
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Princess Cruise Deal Offers Discounts on Alaskan Adventures
Princess Cruises recently launched a series of discounts on their popular Alaskan cruises. The "Denali on Sale" deal, which continues through March 15th, features Alaska tours starting from $799/person for a 10-night trip.
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A Day Touring New Zealand's Wine Country By Bike
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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The Adventure Traveler: A Happy Camper Gift Guide
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.
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Tahiti On a Budget
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.
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8 Urban Adventures
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 at South Street Seaport and heads up the Hudson River, following the Harlem River before passing Yankee Stadium, then tromping south again along the island's eastern shore. Not surprisingly, most of the trail is paved; interestingly, however, Fo
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