Rio Secreto A Riviera Maya Gem
GUEST POST by Erika Wiggins – The Active Explorer I’ll admit, I’m elitist about caves, I like mine wild, untamed, unlit, dirty and usually wet. When I saw Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on my itinerary...
View ArticleSUPing it Up – Adventure, Nature and Exercise
What does SUP mean? When I first heard it, I thought it was a new slushy flavor at 7-11 or a way to greet an old friend as in, “Whas sup?.” Oh how wrong I was! SUP stands for Stand Up...
View ArticleMount Dora a Quaint Central Florida Village
Located less than an hour north of Orlando, FL, the quaint New England-style village of Mount Dora is an easy daytrip from anywhere in Central Florida. However, there is so much to see and do that you...
View ArticleNew Zealand, Beauty at Every Turn
New Zealand has an excellent road infrastructure, but there are very few major highways, which reduces getting lost to a minimum. It also seems to have the most single-lane bridges in the world. No...
View ArticleIsla Mujeres – A Mexican Gem
Does boutique hotels, beachside massages, swimming with dolphins, and yoga in front of a temple sound exciting? Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is located about 13 km / 8 miles across the Bahia de...
View ArticleA Boat Tour into the Past
If you are looking for a relaxing water-based adventure, then you’ll enjoy the Rusty Anchor boat tour in Mount Dora, Florida. It provides a brief glimpse of what Florida once looked like and will give...
View ArticleYou’ll Wanna Stay at the WannaB Inn
During a recent visit to Charlotte County, Catrell and I had the pleasure of staying at the WannaB Inn. It is a fun, funky and eclectic complex consisting of 80 rooms in several buildings. The Inn is...
View ArticleFlorida’s Charming Charlotte County
Pristine beaches, unspoiled islands, culture, art, recreation, historic sites and the personification of true Florida charm, that’s what you will find when you visit Charlotte County and the Gulf...
View ArticleCookie Monster’s Favorite Hotel
The Cookie Monster and I have one thing in common . . . we both love warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies. I also enjoy staying in really nice hotels, so you can imagine how happy I was during a recent...
View ArticleThe Natural Side of Naples, Florida
If you are a nature lover, then you should visit Southwest Florida to enjoy all the region has to offer. Unfortunately, too many locations around the state have been paved over to make way for more...
View ArticleATMEX Blends Culture, Adventure, and Nature
Mexico’s first adventure expo, ATMEX (Adventure Travel Mexico), which highlighted adventure tourism was held at The World Trade Center in the town of Boca del Rio, Veracruz. The seaside expo had more...
View ArticleMount Dora’s Quaint Inn and Cottages
If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the quaint Central Florida town of Mount Dora is the perfect place to do exactly that. It is like stepping back...
View ArticleHyatt Regency Orlando International Airport – A Traveler’s Best Friend
Whether you rarely travel or are a road worrier, airport hotels are usually not a place people look forward to frequenting. I can say without reservation or hesitation that one of the only hotels I...
View ArticleAdventure, Nature and Relaxation at Expedicione Mexico Verde
Expedicione Mexico Verde or Expedition Green Mexico in English, is a great place for adventure seekers, people who just want to relax and enjoy nature or both. You might even call it an adventure...
View ArticleWhat’S UP? Floatin’ with Slotin and Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
WhatSUP? Stand-up paddle boarding, that’s what’s up. Don’t get the humor? It’s okay, it’s an inside joke. Mike and I have fallen in love with this awesome outdoor activity. Recently we had the...
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