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Best Beaches in Crete

On the top of the itinerary for any Cretan holiday is a visit to a beautiful beach. Maybe you want to relax on the sand with a good book, or perhaps you want to explore the underwater scenery by snorkeling. Whatever option you choose, Crete has everything you need for a beach holiday, with plenty of options to ensure that you never get bored. Here, we take a look at some of the top spots – make sure to pack some snacks and sunscreen because you’ll never want to leave. 

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Cool Things To Do Near San Juan Airport

Do you have time to pass while you wait for your flight? Perhaps you did not get to see all that you wanted to while on this lovely island. Take some time to see a bit more of Puerto Rico before taking off. Look for a luggage storage locker near the airport, stow away your bags and other belongings and check out our list of cool things to do near San Juan Airport.

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Mountain Mike and One Serious Canadian Adventure

After meeting briefly in Los Angeles and realizing immediately we hit it off, Michael Dietrich and I planned on a hiking adventure in Alberta in August. Michael decided to put together one of his infamous “Hike with Mike” meet ups for the same time so that I could experience the kind of community he had built. I was also told to “start training immediately”.

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Snorkeling The Siflra Fissure In Iceland

The Silfra Fissure is located in Þingvellir National Park and is the only place in the world where you can snorkel in between two tectonic plates. In some places you can even touch both the North American and Eurasian plates at the same time. You can see up to 260ft. down making it some of the clearest water in the world and one of the world’s top diving locations.

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Costa Rica Travel Guide - What To Do, Where To Stay, How to Experience Pura Vida

The first thing I learned in Costa Rica is “Pura Vida” which means pure life and that became the theme of our trip. From our driver picking us up at the airport and telling us all about the culture and people of Costa Rica, to exploring the countryside on our way to the resort, I did my best to sit back and take it all in. We showed up at The Springs Resort and Spa and between the stunning view of Arenal Volcano, the luxurious accommodations, and the swim up bar I knew this was the perfect place for me to be at this time in my life.

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