Adventure travel destinations in the Western Hemisphere.?

I am looking for somewhere with numerous hiking options, waterfalls, forests, nice beaches, and rich culture. If you have travelled to any such places, which stand out to you as the best?

Information about AAVE summer camps?

I would like to go to an AAVE camp (probably ultimate hawaii) this summer. Can someone tell me what the AAVE camps are like?
Are they safe, how big is the group, are the teens nice and how are the activities? Tell me everything!

Thank you,
Donna.

Kayaking solo is something that is quite exciting and heady as you need to have all your wits about you and also the endurance to counter the winds and the waves. This is what we have been reporting that Hayley Shepard had wanted to do, kayaking solo around the South Georgia Island. Now that three weeks have passed, it seems that Hayley is being forced to abandon her kayaking solo expedition, and that is because of the elements more than anything else. The conditions have been much less than charitable towards here as she had to face a lot of strong and gale like winds, and also less than favorable logistics which seem to have all ganged up on poor Hayley.

This is why Hayley has had to leave her current kayaking solo expedition and head towards home, in the hope of keeping body and soul together. But knowing Hayley, she would not be taking this as a failure or something to be ashamed about. She has tried her best to come up to all the challenges and situations thrown in her face by the elements. This is why her effort should be lauded as kayaking solo is no mean task given the kind of elements and challenges that need to be faced.

We had been writing about the Siberian Express which is a test of endurance as well as an adventure par excellence. Kevin Vallely and Ray Zahab wanted to set a new record in crossing the Lake Baikal, along its whole length at unmatched speeds and the lowest time ever. It is heartening to note that the Siberian Express expedition has come to a close and the duo of Kevin and Ray have done it, as they have achieved their record winning attempt. They had attempted the record without the help of any gear lugging teams behind them. Conditions were so tough as rising contrary winds as well as the biting cold made progress very tough. But the team did not lose hope; rather they just kept plodding on relentlessly.

Kevin and Ray also wanted to raise awareness through the Siberian Express about the crisis in global clean water availability and also about Giving Water Organizations. Their bodies had grown weary pulling the heavy loads, but their indomitable spirits would not give way. The two not only broke the record for the over 400 mile journey, they also mashed the record quite convincingly and conclusively. Their efforts have paid off and now they have the satisfaction of pure success.

Egypt is one of the most thrilling places, mainly because of its Pyramids. Egypt is also one of the vacationing spots for the people living in the west and also people living in other parts of the world. This is the perfect trip for a family who wants to add an educational value to their vacation. Unlike most vacation spots, parents drop their children of at an amusement Read the rest of this entry

Luxury Guided Tours

A benefit of luxury travel is that one is able to enjoy their travels in comfort and tranquility, while every need is attended to. Spacious suites, spa services, upscale shopping, and a number of other accommodations are intended to add to the enjoyment of the trip. A benefit of a guided luxury tour, however, is that one is able to get a Read the rest of this entry

Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…

Discovery names former Fox executive as COO

19, bringing his expertise in making Hollywood hits to a fast-growing cable network that specializes in adventure, Read the rest of this entry

Bachelor Party Planning – The Ultimate Weekend Trip with the Guys
 by: Mike Oulahen

Rounding up the guys to devour some barbecued red meat followed by a drunken jaunt to the local “nudie bar” just doesn’t seem to be cutting it for today’s soon-to-be grooms as they celebrate the end of bachelorhood. Could this new trend just be the competitive Read the rest of this entry