Adventure Travel
Grand Getaways for Adventurous Travelers
You love to go off map and off road. Exotic landscapes and unfamiliar cultures get your blood pumping. Even when you’re on vacation, you never sit still. If adventure travel is your passion, the world is an exciting place to explore! Check out our top picks for the intrepid traveler, with unique destinations across the globe.
Lake Tahoe, CA
An alpine lake nestled within the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Tahoe and the surrounding region is California’s premiere winter sports destination. It boasts killer slopes and epic backcountry trails but if you visit during the dry and sunny summer season it offers thrilling rafting, tubing, hiking, and water sports.
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Hawaii’s “garden island” is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Adventurous hikers will be rewarded with a bounty of rivers, majestic waterfalls, and awe-inspiring rainforest. Along the island’s sparkling coastline, secluded palm-fringed beaches are perfect for kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving.
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Thailand is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, crystal-clear ocean, and unique traditional culture. Come here to experience something totally new, from riding elephants in Chiang Mai, to visiting a bustling market in Bangkok, to dancing from dusk till dawn at nightlife-centric Patong Beach.
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Just outside the Costa Rican capital, the Puntarenas region is known for its sandy beaches, emerald forests, and exotic mangrove estuaries. Marvel at marine life while snorkeling and scuba diving off the coast, go zip lining through the rainforest canopy, or take a boat trip to a nearby island.
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This rugged state is a beautiful place for horseback riding, backcountry hiking, and skiing.
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Come here to ski, snowboard, and snowshoe in the winter; or hike and horseback ride in the summer.
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This celebrated national park offers a wealth of outdoor activities, from rafting to rock climbing.
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Hike, fish, and explore the beaches of this coastal wilderness, just south of the Canadian border.
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Marvel at massive glaciers, huge natural hot springs, and geysers in this remote island nation.
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This Canadian wilderness boasts hidden waterfalls, dramatic beaches, and lovely mountain scenery.
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Rent a quiet cabin in the woods to explore the unique landscape of the Rocky Mountains.
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An adventure paradise, Alaska’s pristine wilderness is ideal for outdoorsmen and nature lovers.
See vacation rentals near AlaskaYellowstone, WY
Experience the grandeur of U.S.’s first national park, from its waterfalls to its famous geysers.
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This South American country is an exotic destination in the heart of the Andes.
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Kenya is the place to see African wildlife and big game, but it’s also known for its beaches.
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From Vina del Mar to the wilds of Patagonia, this coastal country is a top place for mountaineering.
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