Making vacation plans and getting ready to stoke your wanderlust have been scientifically proven to improve health. An AARP study revealed the benefits of creating a travel bucket list and they include positive physical and mental effects. Just creating such a list motivated people with a sense of hope and gave them something to look forward to.If...
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There were more than 1,200 shark attacks in the last decade, although only 95 of them were fatal, according to the Global Shark Attack File, which tracks shark attacks.Between 2008 and 2018, the U.S. had 580 shark attacks, the highest of any country, with 284 of those happening in Florida. The country that had the most attacks after the U.S. is Australia with 256.In many cases, the beaches with...
All cruises can be considered an adventure. But if you are a constant adrenaline-seeker, then you’ll be happy to know that many ships offer activities on and off the ship that will get your excitement level through the roof.It’s all about finding the right mixture of destination and onboard entertainment. You don’t want to be only laying on a lounge,...
Whale watching should be on every adventurer’s bucket list of crazy quests. Swimming with these fascinating marine mammals takes “exploring” to a whole new level and but should not be reserved for the bravest souls out there.Whales usually evoke fear, at first. But some species are real “gentle giants.”Many whales, especially baleen whales, tend to migrate long distances from...
What makes snorkeling incomparable experience is the destination. The leisure hobby is not all about warm water, popular beaches and tropical fish. Some of the best places to look at the sea life below you are in icy cold seas and rivers, between two continents, or in isolated ridges.Sometimes your companions can be much bigger than you – like humpback whales or...
Cruise lines no longer offer just an opportunity to get away from home and sunbathe by large pools while sipping sugary cocktails at sea. The ships themselves are no longer the biggest attraction during a vacation out on the open ocean.The entertainment options cruise lines offer have become much more extravagant and diverse. There is almost round-the-clock fun with everything from lip sync...
The luxury travel industry is getting more exclusive every year as tourists adapt the “I might as well go all in” mentality, and the hospitality industry is adjusting accordingly.Whether it’s your honeymoon or a dream vacation, you can find private, glamorous, and romantic islands – both tiny and hundreds of yards long – all over the world. Private inlets are a...
