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The recent announcement from Transportation Canada extends a previous ban on cruise ships carrying over 100 passengers (and 12 passengers in Arctic Canada) from operating in Canadian waters until Feb 2022. Small ships go where the big ships cannot, cruising up close to shore in search of wildlife, adventure, and solitude. Choose the 7-Day Sea Wolf Glacier Bay Adventure aboard the 12-guest Sea Wolf if you are seeking intimate and active up-close explorations of Glacier Bay National Park with world-class naturalist guides. Choose the 8-Day Northern Passages & Glacier Bay cruise aboard the 86-guest Wilderness Legacy and 36-guest Safari Explorer if you want a fun, active, wilderness cruise aboard upscale expedition ships.

It was one of my most memorable trips, from the first sighting of the pyramids (surprisingly, just outside the city of Cairo), climbing the interior – very narrow – vertical tunnel up the Pyramid of Khufu, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids, to the tomb room, seeing the Sphinx, as well as exploring Khan el Khalili Bazaar and cruising on the Nile. You may be interested in: 10 Best Outdoor Adventures in the U.S. Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of northeast tropical Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, stretching out for 1800 miles. Construction of this staggering ancient engineering marvel began as early as 7th century BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The temple town of Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar.

A humid subtropical climate combined with shimmering turquoise water lapping onto impossibly white sand makes it arguably the prettiest beach in the U. S. Pensacola is the largest metropolitan area between New Orleans and Tampa, yet still maintains a small-town vibe, especially around the beach area. You’ll see 28 different properties that will offer you a glimpse of this area’s past, some with period-dressed living history interpreters at Historic Pensacola Village. For your efforts to reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Pensacola Pass (where Pensacola Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico), the Pensacola skyline, three historic forts, and the historic Naval Yard. Tips for Women Traveling Alone,” and has over 150 bylines in 40 print and online publications, including The Huffington Post, International Living Magazine, Washington Post Sunday Travel, Travel Girl, Travel Play Live Magazine, and Ladies Home Journal.

Martin County consists of delightful Stuart, and several other small towns such as Hobe Sound, Port Salerno, and Hutchinson Island. If you encounter a rainy day or sunburn during your stay in Martin County, or just want something different to do, try the Sound Vibrational Healing Session located in the Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island conducted by Deena Rahill. Eat your way through the charming Old Town Stuart and the waterfront district with an engaging local guide who will regale you with Stuart’s rich history while sampling food from Stuart’s five most eclectic restaurants. Jensen Beach, located on Hutchinson Island was my favorite in Martin County, and likely my favorite on the Atlantic Coast of Florida.