May 17, 2007
10 adventurous summer vacation ideas
This Forbes article is an interesting introduction to their 10 pictures of adventurous summer vacation spots.
This one sounds like my favorite:
That’s the case at The Tu Tu Tun Lodge in Gold Beach, Ore. It welcomes both serious and casual kayakers alike. Book a stay and you can take rigorous half-day trips down the Rogue River on one of the lodge’s 12 sea kayaks or stick to a leisurely half-hour ride. Either way, you'll likely see beaver dens and families of otters. The owners pack box lunches for kayakers taking the longer trips, which can be enjoyed on one of the many sandy beaches on the river.I'd better take a few kayaking lessons as I'm not sure I have the skill to enjoy myself on a "rigorous" trip.
The 10 spots were:
1. Surfing
Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
2. Sailing
Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort in St. John
3. Swimming With Dolphins
The Cove Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas
4. Skiing
Llao Llao Hotel and Resort, Golf-Spa in Bariloche, Argentina
5. Scuba Diving
Four Seasons in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
6. Wilderness Travel
Hotel de Larche in Atacama Desert, Chili
7. Mountaineering
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Canada
8. Off-Road Biking
Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, Canada
9. Kayaking
Tu Tu Tun Lodge in Gold Beach, Oregon
10. Whitewater Rafting
Upper Yangtze River, Tibet
Follow the pictures link above to see them and read a quick blurb about each. The photo of Atacama Desert, Chili is especially awesome.
Posted by James Trotta at May 17, 2007 5:38 PM | TrackBack
If given a choice, I'd probably stay at the Cove Atlantis, with the dolphins, or sail on the blue lagoon at Caneel Bay! Mountaineering and rigorous trips just aren't for me, but I was also impressed with the Atacama Desert in Chile. It reminded me of a trip I'd like to take by train through the Copper Canyon, with stops and descents along the way.
Posted by: Sharon at May 18, 2007 3:04 PM