Travel becomes even more memorable when you experience a destination through movement and exploration. Our Active Discovery adventures include activities like biking through historic cities, kayaking pristine waters, hiking scenic landscapes, and exploring destinations beyond the typical tour route. These experiences offer a deeper connection to the places we visit while combining adventure, culture, and discovery along the way.
A second visit to Dubrovnik brings two dives in the Adriatic, an anniversary dinner at Nautika, and a countryside Peka cooking class that turns strangers into friends, alongside a bit of Republic of Ragusa history.
Is the Rocky Mountaineer worth it? Our honest take on the GoldLeaf experience from Vancouver to Calgary — outstanding service, jaw-dropping scenery, and the one reality check every traveler should know before booking.
One of the world's most scenic drives, an ancient glacier, a glass-floor skywalk 918 feet above
the valley, Lake Louise, and two perfect days in Banff — this is the Icefields Parkway, and it delivered
everything we dreamed it would.
Two days aboard Rocky Mountaineer's Gold Leaf service on the Journey Through the Clouds — following the Fraser River through dramatic canyons, crossing into desert terrain, and winding through the Canadian Rockies all the way to Jasper. With outstanding food, remarkable hosts, and scenery that changes by the mile, every moment was worth the sixty-year wait.
Before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer, we spent two memorable days exploring Vancouver — from Stanley Park and Granville Island to FlyOver Canada and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Here’s how we made the most of our time in the city before heading into the Canadian Rockies.
Planning a Rocky Mountaineer vacation? Here’s how we chose our route, why we booked GoldLeaf Service, what’s included, and what to expect before departure from Vancouver on the Journey Through the Clouds itinerary.
From Tucson’s desert landscapes and aviation history to Sedona’s red rocks, this Arizona family adventure blends exploration, education, and unforgettable moments.
Our guided Tromsø e-bike tour which combined breathtaking scenery, Arctic history, and cultural landmarks — from the harbor
front and ski jump center to the Northern Lights Planetarium and beyond.
During our Viking "Into the Midnight Sun" cruise, our stop in Lofoten, Norway, turned into one of the most exciting and unique days of our trip. We decided to go our separate ways for the day—Bob went on a fishing excursion with GO2Lofoten, while I opted for an unforgettable experience: Arctic scuba diving in Lofoten and earning my PADI Dry Suit Certification with Lofoten-Diving.
We spent three unforgettable days exploring Singapore’s futuristic skyline, lush gardens, vibrant Chinatown, and world-famous hawker food before boarding a Southeast Asia cruise.
Our Auckland cruise stop included Sky Tower views, Wētā Workshop, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and rich Māori history over three unforgettable days.
Discover the Bay of Islands, New Zealand - where history meets pristine beauty. Explore Maori heritage, colonial towns, and vibrant marine life. A coastal paradise awaits!
Is Bora Bora truly the land of fantasy? Read our honest cruise stop review covering lagoon beauty, island dining, and scuba diving challenges.
From windswept coastal drives and oceanfront golf to diving the Sea Tiger wreck and swimming with manta rays, our time in Honolulu revealed the best of Oʻahu above and below the sea.
Cozumel, Mexico, is our first stop on our world cruise. We arrive Christmas morning and have a fun day planned for scuba diving and food tasting.
Get information about staying safe in Cozumel, the history, culture, and things to do in a day. Plus, use the free currency calculator to calculate Pesos to USD.
A unique Key Biscayne dive trip exploring a damaged “Zombie Reef” and the incredible Neptune Memorial Reef underwater cemetery.
Ketchikan was just plain fun. We zipline through the Tongass forest, participated in a Tlinget cultural dance and visited Creek Street, the historical red light district, now tourist village.
Sitka, Alaska, is a typical coastal Alaskan town with lush green mountain forests cascading down to the water shrouded in a misty fog. We visited the Fin Lodge and then toured the local waterways and islands, observing the otters, sealions, and birds.
Spending time on the water discovering Hubbard Glacier in Disenchantment Bay by Kayak and catamaran was the highlight our our Alaska Cruise
A Florida Keys dive trip exploring Alligator Reef, Molasses Reef, and the famous Christ of the Abyss near Key Largo.
Wrangle, Alaska provides a great introduction to Alaskan life. The town of 2,400 has a rich Tlingit Native American heritage dating back 6,000 years. It houses a wonderful museum, petroglyphs, and the Stikine River that ends at the Shakes Glacier.
Turtle Time in Jupiter is a weekend of scuba diving in Jupiter Florida during turtle season, featuring giant loggerhead sea turtles and reef dives along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Discover why the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the most diverse destinations in the world, with volcanoes, rainforests, ranch lands, and beautiful coastal towns.
Explore the lush rainforest side of the Big Island with scenic hikes, Akaka Falls, Umauma Falls ziplining, and one of Hawaii’s most beautiful botanical gardens.
Explore the Big Island’s best ocean adventures—from snorkeling Two Step and kayaking Kealakekua Bay to deep-sea fishing and Hawaii’s unique beaches.