#adventure-travel

#adventure-travel

As one of the most protected national parks in the world, the Galápagos Islands are full of incredible wildlife that are not afraid of humans and will come in closer contact with you than is possible in most other natural places in the world. You can experience a variety of landscapes in a small space, from lush highlands full of tortoises to moon-like volcanic rock covered in piles of iguanas.

My forearms are throbbing, my feet are cramping and my eyes burn from the salty sting of the Atlantic Ocean. And yet I'm oddly euphoric, high on the rush of flying above the water, propelled by the wind. Around me, wings launch 10, even 20 feet in the air, like fireworks lighting up the sky. My wing zips around beneath them, my board barely hovering two feet above the sea - nowhere near as high as I'd like to be, but there's still time.

Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring. Drawing collectors of great experiences, like diving the depths of the Great Blue Hole or chasing after 100-pound tarpon on deep-sea fishing charters, it was first and foremost a Caribbean island synonymous with adventure. Bigger and buzzier hotels and resorts are popping up along its white sands as Ambergris Caye steps into a new spotlight.

In January of this year, I had to have cervical spine surgery. Ironically, I wasn't worried as much about the surgery as I was about the post-surgery fallout. For several weeks post-op, I wouldn't be able to drive (due to not being able to turn my neck), so I was trying to figure out how to get my kids to school, sports, clubs, and their various activities.

On November 20, 1959, at a pier in Brooklyn, the writer Peter Matthiessen boarded the M.V. Venimos, a freighter bound for Iquitos, a port town deep in the Peruvian Amazon. He was fresh off the publication of "Wildlife in America," a travelogue-cum-polemic that lavished attention on the endangered species of North America, indicted the humans who had destroyed their habitats, and established Matthiessen as a nature writer in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau and John Muir.

But even as I was hitting delete, I started to wonder what that would actually be like: being somewhere different, without anyone to please except myself, without anything to do except exactly what I wanted. Plainly, it would be amazing. So I said yes and it turned out they meant the other Zoe Williams, the one who is a doctor and used to be a Gladiator, and is incredibly fit already, and yes, in retrospect, that should have been obvious all along.

Tombstone tours up +428%, drawing visitors to world-famous cemeteries Hair transplant vacations up +267%, often packaged with flights, hotels and surgery Plastic surgery trips up +145%, with hotspots in South Korea, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico and India Gambling cruises up +136%, offering floating casinos for travelers from places with strict land-based laws Storm-chasing tours up +114% for hurricanes and +21% for tornadoes

Women-only travel is only getting more popular... and there's a reason for that. Traveling amongst your fellow ladies can be just what the doctor (and by doctor we mean self-care experts) ordered. Looking for a Black women-focused travel club? We got that here. Want to go camping somewhere you've never been before? Consider it handled. These groups cover a huge variety of interests the world over, making them a perfect place to start for newbies or experienced travelers alike.

The most rewarding trips are those that gently push your boundaries and leave you with a new perspective. Crafting a trip that's both low-stress and fulfilling can be challenging.

Camping has long been a popular way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature.

When packing for a safari, choose soft-sided luggage to comply with aircraft limitations and prioritize comfort with a capsule wardrobe in earthy tones.

The freedom of living in the van, being able to be where you want each day, waking up with a different view.

"This kind of collaboration is exactly what's needed in Arctic tourism. It's encouraging to see it begin in a way that centers Inuit voices and priorities."

Amanyara blends barefoot luxury with rich island adventure and wellness, positioned in a nature reserve offering a perfect getaway for rejuvenation.

Castle Hot Springs is the perfect couples' getaway, blending relaxation in mineral hot springs with adventurous activities like a via ferrata climb, all amidst stunning natural beauty.