Sports & Adventure

experience of a lifetime, so much to see: turtles, bright fish and beautiful coral

Did this in 2005. What a great experience. Definately a must do on your list.

On my top 5 places to see.

Can't wait to experience this!

My son and I have this is one of our MUST DO's.

Swam with on off LA Bay in the Sea of Cortez, Baja. Just a baby so still need to swim with a big one.

The season to go in Cancun is June to September.

The whole experience was tremendous. My own most enduring memories,are of the guides, porters and cooks who took us up there. Whilst I were struggling up with day packs, the porters and cooks were racing up carrying our main packs, together with tents, food and water. By the time we reached camp they had already pitched the tents and prepared a meal. In addition, as we entered the campsite, they greeted us with an African song and dance routine! This was followed by a sit-down meal that was always well presented and palatable (if only I had an appetite). How the cooks managed to prepare spicy chicken and chips at 4,600 meters remains a mystery to me.

Souvenirs: If you are like me and like to get a few souvenirs from your trip, I recommend getting things in Moshi rather than getting them in Arusha if you have the option. Smaller town, easier to navagate, a little more tourist friendly. The Tanzania soccer jerseys are pretty cool if you are looking for a gift for a boy.

I found my biggest enemy on summit day was not the altitude, but the almost unbearable cold. I have spent a lot of time in the cold and grew up in it. I know how to layer and what to wear. But this was a whole new level of cold to me. Take in to account, of course, your personal build and your track record with cold, but I would say plan for colder than you think.

This was an awesome trip and probably the highlight of my trip to Africa. The views, not only at the summit but along the whole trip were simply amazing. The culture of the mountain is so friendly and encouraging as well. As porters pass you, because this mountain is nothing to them, they are almost always positive and remind you to keep going. And I gotta say, reaching the top of a mountain is pretty great.

We went when we were living over in Australia - it was even MORE heavenly than I thought it would be. We had an overwater bungalow - just perfect.

Every bit as amazing as it looks, what a treat!

What a beautiful island!! The resorts are incredible. We stayed at Four Seasons and highly recommend it. Besides just relaxing we did the shark dive which was a great time. We also rented mopeds and round around the island. There was not a whole lot to see, so plan on staying at the resort most of your time.

Beautiful spot - would love to go back and spend longer than a day - this was a day stop on a cruise - the plumeria trees are stunning

Snorkel at Black Rock @ Sheraton Maui for Sea Turtles, Humuhumunukunukuapuaa and plenty of coral. Just walk right in from the beach.

The Napili area toward the north end of the island is my favorite place. Great snorkling!

so relaxing and beautiful

Not much to say beside it's unreal to see these wonderful creatures underwater in the wild.

Puerta Vallarta in Mexico is a great place to do this. Combine with a snorkel trip.

My family kayaked off the beach to meet some dolphines off Cook's monument on the Big Island. They let my 7 year old son swim right up to them and touch them.

Were at Dante's View... SO amazing. Made me think of how must have been when the earth were young...

I spent a day at Death Valley. Definitely not enough time to see all I wanted to see. It is truly an amazing place to visit. I will definitely visit again.

Excellent park Artists drive is a must do! Stayed at Stovepipe wells in the park. Great place

Death Valley is very underrated as a National Park. I didn't know Death Valley would be so beautiful. I think the name itself intimidates people. Death Valley is at its most gorgeous at sunrise and sunset, so when you plan your trip remember to schedule outings around those times. If you only see the sights in the light of the midday sun, you will miss a lot of what is spectacular in the scenery. Also, you will do a LOT of driving in this park...the various hikes and sights are quite a distance from each other, with no real shuttle system to speak of, so try to group your outings by location to save on driving time, and make sure to enter the park with a full tank of gas.

Would be such a great family vacation

Been here twice. Love this place. Beautiful.

Maine... so, so LOVELY!

See Egg Rock Light, (Acadia Loop Road, south of Bar Harbor.). This 1875 lighthouse is located on a barren ledge in the middle of Frenchman Bay, east of Mount Desert Island. It can be viewed from the Acadia NP Loop Road.

Beautiful at sunset!

Arches are what you will see. Each one different than the other. The hike to Delicate Arch is not easy, but SO SO worth it!

Just so, so amazing! There's something spiritual about the red rock formations. LOVE going there. Have been there so many times.

This has to one of the most beautiful places on earth. Terrific hikes of many different lengths.

After visiting the Baikal Museum, walk up behind it and head towards the Baikal Hotel. About 500 feet before the hotel, take the road to the left to get to the gondola. At the top of the mountain is a view that is indescribably beautiful!

I did this hike and went a couple miles up the river and it was THE highlight of our trip. If you decide to do this hike make sure to rent equipment (water boots and hiking sticks). It will be a much more enjoyable experience. We rented equipment and hiked much further than others who didn't. It is a nice hike to do in the middle of the day or when you need to cool off because you are in the shade and in the water! The hike is great for all experiences of hikers.

When to Go - Mid-June to mid-September. The water is cold the rest of the year but the canyon can be hiked in a wetsuit. The Narrows is closed when the river gauge reads above 140 cfs Permits are not issued from the top down when the gauge reads above 120 cfs So during the spring it is usually closed when the snow is melting and there is sustained high - cold water due to run-off.

Permits required: Hikers are allowed to hike a few miles up the Narrows from the Riverside Walk and return without obtaining a permit. A permit is required to hike from Chamberlain's Ranch to Zion Canyon. There are a total of 80 permits allotted per day. 40 hikers are permitted through the online reservation system and 40 hikers are permitted as walk-in. Although you can get a permit the same day you are hiking, you will have better luck obtaining one of the few issued permits if you get your walk-in permit the day prior to the actual day of the hike. For more information call the backcountry desk at 1.435.772.0170 or log onto the parks website and use their online permit system.

What to bring: Hiking sticks. Don't just bring one pole. Having two will help when walking on the rocks in the river. Dry bag. You are walking a majority of the time in the river and can slip and get wet. Sturdy Water Shoes and neoprene socks Emergency overnight gear if your trying to do it in one day Plenty of water (or water treatment)

Would really LOVE to go there -

Another must see place in the world. It's not easy to get here (especially from the states), but this beach is just so unique.

In the park Lodging options The only lodging available in the park is found in our campgrounds and Wilderness Cabins. The Kīpahulu Area has a drive-up campground available, while the Summit Area has a drive-up campground and is your access point to the trails leading to our Wilderness campgrounds and Wilderness cabins. Kula provides the closest hotels and bed-and-breakfast lodging to the Summit Area. The nearest to the Kīpahulu Area is in the Hāna area. Please contact the Maui Visitor Bureau for more information on the lodging available outside of Haleakalā National Park.

We drove up to Haleakala to see the sunrise and can easily say that it was the best thing we did on Maui. It is so beautiful and amazing to see the world awaken

It's a long day getting to Haleakala but worth it. I've hiked into the crater and done the bike ride down to the beach - both well worth it.

Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are about as good as it gets for diving. Having been to Grand Cayman on several occasions, we were unsure what to expect on the Brac. What we found was the quiet, private and friendly paradise that Grand Cayman was years ago.

Never been there. Would love to go. How's access for someone like me, with bad knees. Lot's of walking?

The park is open all year except December 25.

On of my favorite caves in the park system

Did this trip a long time agin (late 90's) so I'm sure things have changed a lot in Belize since then. Getting to the blue hole is a long trip (we did it over a 4 day dive trip through the out cays). But it well worth it once your are there.

One of the most beautiful places on this great earth !!!

Heading there in April. Any tips on the tour guides?

Best time of year is in the spring, do your research on the tour guide. Lower canyon is less crowded.

Another one a must see in my lifetime.

This area is hiked by permit only through the BLM

Special permit are required to hike to The Wave (just ten are issued for each day). Permits ($5 per person) can be obtained in advance (http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/paria/coyote_buttes/permits.html)

A must on any trip to Kauai, though muddy, rocky, and somewhat strenuous. Kauai holds such unparalleled beauty. You see it on this trail especially. Advice: Get there early, before the trail gets crowded so you can go at your own pace. If you do get there early, watch out for the crazy looking spiders that make their web on the trail.

I love San Diego.

We love coming here! Moved to Portland Oregon in 97 and every time we come down here to visit, we make a trip down to San Diego. We visit friends, the beach and enjoy the great weather.

Take in a Padres game downtown and enjoy the nightlife too. Plenty of hotels within walking distance.

Coronado, the Emerald Island, is my favorite. The beach is amazing!

Someday I hope to have the nerve to do this.

The season for Farallon Islands is September through November.

The season for Guadalupe Island is August to October

We stayed at the Black Sand Beach a week in 2009 saw many turtles !!!

best time to try to catch turtles on the beach is around 4-5 PM when the tide has gone down.

I was there with my parents when I was young, have to go there with my girlfriend now =)

Nemo! haha

The Diving at Tubbataha is truly world class. In addition to barracuda and jack fish schools, we had turtles, napoleons, moray eels, sweet lips, white tips and grey reef sharks. These are also the things that you will see for sure. White sharks were on every other dive and sometimes 5-10 at a time.