There is a stretch of land along the Yucatan Peninsula that is defined by its pristine beaches and clear warm Caribbean waters. The fact that it is a top destination on Vancouver Island is reflected in the prices, especially for upscale resorts, or hotels that are along the Inner Harbour. Vacations included a catamaran cruise with the World’s Leading Caribbean Attraction Company Island Routes® Caribbean Adventures.
There are plenty of unique places to stay , from treehouses to yurts, but some vacation rentals have a more offbeat amenity: secret rooms and hidden passages. St. Thomas is the most well-known of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an easy destination for families to visit (especially on a cruise), as no passports or international phone plans are required.
Other green initiatives include landscape protection for local beaches and Huatulco National Park, local paper recycling programs, utilization of clean energy from local wind farms, programs for reduced electricity and water consumption, and an educational Our Roots program for guests.
Why you need to go: When people have express trips planned to Machu Picchu, this indigenous town in the Sacred Valley rarely makes the cut. If you prefer vacation ideas with a sense of adventure, plan to ride horses along Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island , or take a four-wheel-drive excursion along a 55-mile-long stretch of Padre Island National Seashore.
While getting an all-inclusive resort and lying on the beach all day sounded relaxing, we wanted more adventure and authentic experiences (and food). Visitors have the choice from the 25 resort hotels at the park, with rates that are suited to varying tourist budgets.