Unique Experiences at Las Vegas

Gambling, slot machines, nightlife are some synonyms that best describe the “Sin City” Las Vegas. However, we explore some more components of this truly enthralling city – adventure, unique and extreme.
So grab your bags and book flights to Las Vegas as we explore the new definition of this wonderful city.

Chill out at Minus 5 Lounge

You would never witness a bar as cool as Minus 5 and we mean it literally. Nearly 18 tonnes of ice have gone into the creation of this ice-cold experience. Everything within the ice lounge is made entirely from ice, the walls that enclose you, the seats that you sit on and the amazing sculptures that surround you. Upon entering the bar guests are suited in insulated parkas, boots and gloves.  Once you done with dressing yourself for the occasion, you can enjoy the cocktails served in glasses made entirely of ice.

Grand Feast at the Rio

The Rio in Las Vegas holds the grandest buffet in perhaps the entire world at Carnival World Buffet. Recognized as the best buffet in Vegas year after year by guests the menu includes almost everything ranging from pizza to omelets, sushi to teppan yaki, fresh carved meats to Asian barbecue. The buffet boasts of more than 70 varieties of homemade pies, cakes and pastries and nine gelato flavors. With unique dining experience where the food is prepared in front of your eyes, the quality is guaranteed.

Skydive without Sky at Flyaway

Flyaway now known as Vegas Indoor Skydiving is America’s first indoor skydiving facility built in 1982. Here you can experience bodyflight during a simulated skydive experience. The experience is similar to skydiving with the addition of a mesh trampoline floor and foam padded walls. Guests are able to simulate the freefall aspect of skydiving without the use of an airplane or parachute. Each flyer will attend a brief training class, suit up in all the necessary flight gear, then jump in the tunnel and fly.

Meet the Wine Angels at Aureole

Aureole at Mandalay Bay and Casino Resort is creation of world renowned chef Charlie Palmer. Just in case you are wondering what’s amazing about this bar, here are the facts. The bar is nearly four stories high and has 9,865 bottles which are held in sandblasted Plexiglass wine racks.
The wine tower is fitted with mechanical hoists to lift the “wine angels” or stewardess up and down on all the four sides of this 42 foot tower in about 10 seconds.

So grab some cheap airline tickets and do visit these unique experiences.

Great Night Time Adventures

Nightlife is not all about partying, dancing and clubs anymore. With adventure becoming a popular catch phrase today in terms of travel industry, even the nightlife cannot remain untouched from it.
Today we explore some of the coolest adventures that happen under the starlit sky when the sun begins to set.
So get some cheap airline tickets and make sure that you do not miss out on the fun.

Kayaking at the San Juan Islands, Washington

Specialized packages are offered to adventure lovers which include multi-day kayaking adventure in San Juan Islands.  Washington’s legendary San Juan Islands are a kayaker’s paradise blessed with gorgeous scenery and incredible wildlife, including orca whales, Dall’s porpoise, harbor seals and bald eagles.
The adventure offers you an opportunity to visit the uninhabited Posey Island, paddling the shoreline past seals and sea stars and exploring the waters of surrounding islands.

Hiking the Jungle, Belize

Black Rock Lodge an eco-resort in the Cayo District of Belize offers an approximately two hours of guided tour to explore the depths of the jungle looking for wildlife. Many of Belize’s animals are nocturnal. The guided tour aims at introducing you to the wildlife that only come out at night.

In past people have confirmed citing various nocturnal animals like tarantulas, kinkajous, snakes, owls, northern potoos, common paraques, tyras, quatimundis and more.

Orienteering: Finding your way, Minnesota

Orienteering is the skill of finding one’s way through a series of checkpoints on an unfamiliar course using a map and a compass. Typically a course is set in a wilderness area and the participants are timed as they complete it. The night orienteering allows only a map and compass as your guide, en route to finding checkpoint flags hidden in dark woods.

Ski under the stars at Keystone, Colorado

Keystone in Colorado also offers “sunset” skiing on 15 lighted trails.  So when the sun does go down and most of the people take refuge in firewood lit warm rooms you have the opportunity to explore the area under the stars.
Keystone has the largest night operations in Colorado. Here you can watch the sun set on a pair of skis while cruising down a freshly groomed A51 terrain park. It’s for you to decide when your ski day ends and when apres ski begins.

So whether you choose hiking, kayaking or orienteering all  aim at a great way to experience a destination. A true adrenaline rushing experience in the dark.

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Great Family Vacation with Dolphins

A vacation is a time to take break from the hectic schedule and stress out, soaking yourself in comfort and activities to rejuvenate yourself.
One of the best ways to beat the stress is swimming and when you have dolphins as companion you know you are in for loads of fun.
We have carefully selected some the best locations which give you the opportunity to do so.

Dolphin Plus, Key Largo

Dolphin Plus is committed to the conservation and protection of marine mammals worldwide. Dolphins Plus offers a variety of daily Dolphin Swims and a Sea Lion Swim to individuals of all ages. Unlike many other dolphin facilities that limit a swim with dolphins program to a shallow water encounter, they provide a unique opportunity to enter dolphin’s homes for a true swimming with dolphins experience. You can participate in a variety of one-on-one dolphin encounters or sea-lion interactions, under the guidance of highly trained staff.

Discovery Cove, Florida

Discovery Cove is part of the SeaWorld group of properties. The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin during a 30-minute interactive adventure. Accompanied by a trainer, groups of six to eight guests wade into shallow water and become acquainted with their dolphin through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. Then you can enjoy the exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore.
To visit thee unique aquatic theme park you need to schedule your visit in advance as they only allow entry to 1000 visitors per day.

Dolphin Discovery Cayman, Grand Cayman

Located directly across from Botswain’s Beach Turtle Farm in the West Bay area of Grand Cayman, Dolphin Discovery Cayman is 10km from George Town.
It offers three programs for participants: The Royal Dolphin Swim, Dolphin Swim Adventure, and Dolphin Lover’s Swim. All participants can experience the “dolphin song” in which these gentle mammals serenade their audience with their unique clicking noises. As well, there is plenty of opportunity for free time with the dolphins where participants can swim at their own leisure in each of the swim programs.

So pack your bags and get the travel deal to experience a vacation truly up, close and personal with nature.

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Top Destinations for Extreme Adventure

How far would you go for adventure, to break the shackles of normal routine of life and experience the rush of adrenaline.
I am sure after reading through our list of extreme sports destinations, the only thing on your mind would be to get a travel deal and experience the thrill of it. Afterall it cannot get any extreme than this.

The Weightless Experience – Zero G, Las Vegas

Defying the rules of gravity has always been fascinating and am sure many of us would love to experience this feeling.
The Zero G in Las Vegas offers you this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience true weightlessness.  It’s a must see for those interested in adventure tourism and space.

• On a specially modified Boeing 727, parabolic arcs are performed to create a weightless environment allowing you to float, flip and soar as if you were in space.
• The experience includes 12-15 parabolas, your own flight suit, a Regravitation Celebration, certificate of weightless completion, photos and video of your unique experience.

Riding the Ice -Lake Placid, New York

Lake Placid is not an unknown destination for adventure seekers. In 1980 the world’s attention was focused to Lake Placid when it hosted the Winter Olympics.  The venue has played host to “Miracle on Ice” when the 1980 U.S. Hockey team pulled off one of the biggest sports upsets in history by defeating the Soviet Union.

• During the months of July and August the public is invited to come inside for an evening of ice skating on one of the Olympic Center’s four ice surfaces.
• The daring ones can choose Bobsled Ride with a professional driver and brakeman down the state-of-the-art competition track at the Olympic Sports Complex, custom-built for a safe, comfortable, exhilarating ride of a lifetime.

Biking down the volcano – Maui, Hawaii, United States

The experience involves 28 miles of biking down Haleakala Crater, an extinct volcano. After sunrise on the extinct volcano, hop on your bike and descend from approximately 10,000 feet.You can bike down the Haleakala Crater with professional Maui tour guides.

Whilst trailing down the crater the view is extremely picturesque ranging from the views of West Maui Mountains to Maui’s small upcountry communities of Makawao, Hailiimaile and Paia.

Biking down a dormant volcano measuring 10,000 feet above sea level, now that’s real thrill.

Do let us know about your experience at any of these extreme destinations or of any other extreme sports that you would like to know about.

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This Winter Enjoy America’s National Parks – Without Crowds

Most travelers plan their trip to America’s national parks during summer holidays – when these places are experiencing the peak season. But, think how these places would be with fewer crowds, when hotels too offer lower prices? There are national parks where you can have a great visiting experience even in the winter months because they are located in regions that have mild winter temperatures and ample of sunshine.

You can plan a trip to the Virgin Islands National Park, that sees a lot of tourists even in winter months, or visit the Yellowstone National Park, where five percent of the three million annual guests come during the winter months. On your trip to the park you could be fortunate enough to watch an eruption of Yellowstone’s Old Faithful geyser and that too with few other guests.

In central Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park, you can take a ranger-guided cave tour with less people as compared to taking a tour with 60-70 people during the peak summer season. Adventure enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the heart pumping winter sports at the Yellowstone National Park, where you can ski, snowshoe and snowmobile amid steaming geysers or even take a narrated tour that includes a winter view of the Grand Canyon.

Other good option is visiting the rugged Pacific beach of Olympic National Park, surrounded by the thundering sound of waves crashing ashore. One should consider, there are limited public facilities and lodging options available during the winter months.

Seven Amazing Surf Towns

Surfing

Want to take up an exciting surf trip this winter? Well, here are the seven best surf towns with plenty of sun, sand, and good eats.

BRAZIL: Fernando de Noronha

Situated 225 miles off the northeast coast of Brazil, this surfer’s paradise has so much for. Besides great places to surf, dive, and snorkel, you can soak up the lush green scenery and join the locals for at chat some of the islands best hot spots.

MEXICO: Troncones

Located about 50 miles from Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, the remote setting of this place and the jungle backdrop will makes you feel in place away from the world. Surfers will love the miles of waves and sandy beaches.

PORTUGAL: Ericeira

A haven for surfer, Ericeira’s cobblestoned streets and tiled buildings makes you feel you have stepped into a Portuguese fishing village. The main surfing area here lies to the north and south of the village center.

FRANCE: Hossegor

The miles of beaches here have always lured surfers to this spot in southern France for 20 years.

ECUADOR: Montañita

An upcoming surfing destination, this tiny South American village offers consistently good waves from November through April.

HAWAII: Haleiwa, Oahu

Expeienced Surfers must visit this place between November and February. When not surfing, head to Haleiwa town for its cafés, and shave ice, a sno-cone-like Hawaiian specialty.

COSTA RICA: Dominical

Along with surfing you can enjoy the ideal setting – rain-forest-covered mountains and the Río Barú, long stretch of beach.

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Adventure Travel: Trekking Spots You Shouldn’t Miss

For travelers with a sporty spirit, going out is more than just visiting places. If you are one of those adventure travelers, seeking an ultimate trekking and hiking adventure, here’s the pick of the best international spots that you shouldn’t miss.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna  Circuit Trek

Annapurna region is best described as the most happening trekking destination of Nepal. The three weeks trek starts right from Besishahar and goes along the Marshyangdi River, with breathtaking view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli to the east. Along with views of the magnificient Himalayas, you will also come across a variety of mountain communities of the Gurung, Manangi and Thakali people.

Kilimanjaro National Park

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a real challenge for every climber. Not only it is the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, attracting visitors from across the globe.

Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a continuous marked hiking and camping trail that goes from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, a distance of about 2160 miles.

Santa Cruz Trek

Santa Cruz Trek is the most popular trek in the Cordillera Blanca. It covers 3 to 4 day hike covers about 45 km and altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 4,800m.  The trek goes through dynamic terrain including flower-filled meadows and glacier-fed lakes.

West Coast Trail, British Columbia

The West Coast Trail stretches 77 kilometers from Port Renfrew on the south end to Bamfield on the north end. Thousands of hikers travel the entire or part of the trail each year.

World’s Top Scuba Diving Spots

Scuba Diving

Most of us travel for leisure, some travel for business but there are still others with a outdoorsy spirit who love adventure and travel most often to satisfy their adventure lust. For those who have a passion for water sports and love diving, we have located some of the best places to spend your next scuba vacation. Whether you’re a seasoned diver, or trying it for the first time, these destinations will be unforgettable!

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

This is a supreme scuba vacation spot and the king of all scuba diving sites. The Reef is the world’s largest and an ideal spot to observe kaleidoscopic aquatic life.

Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt

This is one of the best Scuba diving spots offering sites for divers of every skill level. Exploring the deep reefs here is real challenge. The best time to visit is March till August.

Ambergris Caye, Belize

The underwater attractions in Belize are as diverse as its landscape. Belize’s prime diving sites are located round San Pedro, one of the most frequented tourist spot. It is a great spot to swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays in Shark Ray Alley.

Cayman Islands

Known as the birthplace of recreational diving in the Caribbean, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman and Grand Cayman offer some of the best marine life in the whole Caribbean. The perfect weather and the clear waters will surely add more spice to your scuba vacation!

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea offers the highest diversity of tropical fish and coral in the world. The reefs and wrecks – many from the Second World War – are a divers’ delight.