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Sports and Recreation

Day trips and nights out in beach-beautiful Alicante

Alicante is a buzzing gateway to Spain’s southwest Mediterranean coast, known as the Costa Blanca. You can catch a boat to a nearby island, visit a beach resort, stay at one of the many hotels in Alicante or drive into the mountains for cool air…
Kyle Coleman
April 29, 2016

Phuket’s best watersports away from the beach

Phuket is well-known for miles and miles of beaches, islands and ocean that stretch around the country. In case of rough waves or inclement weather, you can head back to the beach bar at your Phuket hotel... OR you can experience some fun land attractions in Phuket that serve…
Kyle Coleman
March 25, 2016

Explore the best scuba diving in Bali

Bali treats visitors to breathtaking natural landscapes above and below sea level. Ocean life ranging from majestic manta rays to bizarre sunfish to the shy pygmy seahorse thrive in Bali’s warm waters and take sanctuary among its brusque, rocky outcrops. Unlike many famous scuba destinations,…
Kyle Coleman
March 17, 2016

Top ski resorts on the East Coast

Somewhere in New England, there’s a mountain resort with a certain log-cabin-in-the-woods feel to it. A fire is burning in the fireplace while friends in sweaters and boots gather around the plush seating, enjoying a cup of hot chocolate as someone tells an enjoyable story…
Kyle Coleman
January 26, 2016

Spend the day in one of Montreal’s best parks

Montreal is a city with lots of luscious green space, from small and understated parks to standout tourist attractions. If you’re visiting Montreal soon, these are some of the most visit-worthy parks see while you’re in town. Image via Shutterstock by Denis Roger The Biosphere…
Kyle Coleman
October 29, 2015

5 reasons Dallas is the ultimate year-round destination

Dallas isn't just soap operas and cowboys. The city of Dallas is a vibrant and exciting vacation spot that proves that not only is everything bigger in Texas, but better. If you're looking for top restaurants, exciting games, and top-rated attractions, consider planning a trip…
Kyle Coleman
June 23, 2015

Exploring the Grand Canyon’s hiking trails

With all of the lookout points, bus tours, and even helicopter tours, the Grand Canyon provides a plethora of options for taking in its abundant beautiful views. But, to really experience the Grand Canyon, you need to go deeper than just viewing, and really explore…
Kyle Coleman
May 14, 2015

Outdoor adventures in Gatlinburg

  It shouldn’t surprise you that the Great Smoky Mountains play host to the greatest outdoor adventures. Whether your idea of paradise is fishing in a cool stream or screaming down a zip line, Gatlinburg has just what you’re looking for. With the surrounding landscape…
Kyle Coleman
May 12, 2015

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