Adventures on Maui: Driving the Hana Highway
By: Dennis Lindsay When one thinks of a vacation to Maui probably the first thing that leaps to mind is relaxing on the beach under a swaying palm tree, listening to the crashing surf and watching the humpback whales frolic in the distance. Other activities like snorkeling the Molikini crater, taking a helicopter tour of the island, shopping in Lahaina, or dining at Maui’s many fabulous restaurants are no doubt also high up on the list. What probably isn’t on the radar for many visitors is taking a 40+ mile drive along a narrow, twisting, treacherous highway. However, if you want to experience all the beauty Maui has to offer then driving the Hana Highway is an absolute must. Ideally, this journey should be undertaken over two (or...
Read MorePlaya Del Carmen Activities – What to Do and See on Your Mayan Riviera Vacation
By: Dennis Lindsay Planning your first trip to Playa Del Carmen? If so, then it can be somewhat overwhelming to try and plan an itinerary. Now, there is nothing wrong with lounging on the beach, drinking margaritas and dipping into the ocean every couple of hours for an entire week. However, if you are after a more active vacation and want to see and do many of the wonderful things this beautiful region offers then you will want to educate yourself on the best activities in and around Playa Del Carmen. Now, this list is by no means comprehensive, but it will give you a good starting point to planning your vacation itinerary. Wandering down 5th Avenue in Playa Del Carmen it is hard to believe that this was once a sleepy little village. Well, it has certainly...
Read MoreWhat To Do and See in Athens, Greece
By: Dennis Lindsay It is always difficult trying to give advice to other people on the best things to do and see in a given city. Different people have different tastes and their idea of what is fun, interesting or adventurous may be vastly different than my own. However, when I sat down to compile a list of things to do in Athens the challenge wasn’t finding activities that would have mass appeal, but rather narrowing down those activities to the absolute cream of the crop. Athens is a massive, vibrant city, rich in culture and with an ancient history matched by only a few of the world’s greatest cities. Travelers could easily spend weeks here experiencing the sights and sounds and soaking in the culture. However, I realize that most visitors to the city...
Read MoreTop 10 Best Costa Rica Destinations
By Dennis Lindsay If you are planning a trip to Costa Rica and you have never been there before then you want to make sure you see the best this incredible country has to offer. With so many beautiful places to visit it was admittedly quite challenging to narrow it down to just 10, but after plenty of agonizing I have come up with what, in my opinion, is the definitive list of places to visit if you are a first time Costa Rica traveler. Now, there will be some veteran Costa Rica travelers who will turn up their noses at some of the recommendations on this list, dismissing them as overcrowded or “overly touristy”, however do not let their negativity dissuade you from visiting these beautiful destinations. Yes, there are lots of...
Read More
