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10 great destinations for scuba diving adventure (videos)

10 great destinations for scuba diving adventure (videos) Dive in and explore the underwater landscapes of some of the world's most exotic and interesting locales. Whether you're a veteran scuba diver, or someone who's always wanted to test the waters, here's your chance to visit some of the world's top dive destinations. ...

Gadling readers compile Belize must-sees

Gadling readers compile Belize must-sees Gadling would first like to congratulate Dave C., the lucky winner of our Moon Belize giveaway! Dave C. wrote: "I don\'t get the change to do as much diving as I like, but when I can, I won\'t miss it. If in Belize, I would certainly not want to miss the opportunity dive at ...

Talking Travel with Avalon travel writer, Joshua Berman

Talking Travel with Avalon travel writer, Joshua Berman Avalon travel writer, Joshua Berman, whose Moon Belize guidebook (8th edition) hit book stands in October, took time from his busy book tour to answer a few questions about travel, writing, and living and breathing idyllic Central America. Don't forget to enter the ...

Moon Belize Giveaway

Moon Belize Giveaway Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago I reviewed Moon Belize (8th edition), written by Joshua Berman, who is familiar not only with Belize but also Nicaragua and other parts of Central America. This guidebook is the real deal. ...

The newest edition of Moon Belize is a gem

The newest edition of Moon Belize is a gem The first things that come to mind when I think of Belize: Mayan ruins, world-class diving, bird-watching, and hiking through nature. Sounds like a vacation in paradise, if you ask me - and I'm from Hawaii. Joshua Berman, a travel expert to both Nicaragua and Belize, ...

The part of Belize nobody sees: Five reasons not to miss the country's other side

The part of Belize nobody sees: Five reasons not to miss the country's <em>other</em> side tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/11/11/the-part-of-belize-nobody-sees-five-reasons-not-to-miss-the-cou/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; The Caribbean coast of Belize is known the world over for its spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the ...

Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World, travel TV worth watching

Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World, travel TV worth watching After last Tuesday's debut of Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World, Travel Channel's expansion of Andrew Zimmern's scope past bizarre food, I pronounced the first episode that highlighted Cuba--and the second one that was an unusual travel though Belize--a smart and successful ...

Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010

Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010 Adventure travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent have announced their "extreme" adventures for 2010, offering up 15 amazing opportunities for travelers looking for unique experiences, provided of course they also have plenty of cash to pay for them. No matter what kind of ...

Win a 5-night package at Chaa Creek luxury eco-resort in Belize

Win a 5-night package at Chaa Creek luxury eco-resort in Belize Chaa Creek, an eco-resort in the jungle of Belize, is giving away a 5-night stay for two to the winner of their Nature Quest Sweepstakes. To enter, you'll need to write a 300-word essay on why you want to visit the lodge, and answer a series of questions about the property ...

Traveling the globe with Nat Geo Student Expeditions

Traveling the globe with Nat Geo Student Expeditions In the summer of 2008, National Geographic launched a fascinating and inspiring project called Student Expeditions, which aimed to send high school students to a variety of exotic locals around the globe, immersing them in that location through unique, special projects that ...

7 Eco-adventures that may be hazardous to your health

7 Eco-adventures that may be hazardous to your health Many adventure travelers like to mix a sense of danger into their travels. It's not enough to just go somewhere and experience the culture and explore the landscapes. For some, they have to feel the rush of adrenaline while they risk life and limb for their next great ...

World's Top Eco-Lodges

World's Top Eco-Lodges Outside Magazine has put together a great list of the top eco-lodges from around the world, with seven amazing escapes that not only offer plenty of luxury, but do so in an eco-friendly way. Each of the resorts is given a rating on the "Green-O-Meter" and for its ...

Photo of the Day (11.28.08)

Photo of the Day (11.28.08) "Rush Hour in Belize" is the title of this flickr photo from jonrawlinson. Indeed, life has a slower pace in this small Central American nation, famous for its great diving, snorkeling, and fishing. In this photo, I love the eclectic cast of characters lounging on the wall ...

"Let's build a city... there!" The world's 4 least impressive planned capitals

Cities tend to develop the way living organisms do-- they begin their lives as small and simple creatures, they eventually flower into maturity, and some occasionally decay and die out. Cities are located where they are-- Paris is on the Seine, Sydney is on the Pacific ...

Travel Alert! Get to Belize for under $150

Travel Alert! Get to Belize for under $150 [ Edit: Looks like this one is dead, foks. Congrats to those who booked a ticket --- ed.] I've been sitting on this fare for a few days because I was sure that it was going to evaporate, but here, as I sit in a cafe three days after the fare went live, I stand corrected. ...

Belize it or not: Living in harmony with M&Ms (monkeys and mosquitoes)

Belize it or not: Living in harmony with M&Ms (monkeys and mosquitoes) You can't visit Central America and not make at least some effort to see the monkeys. That's just wrong. Monkeys are way too cute to be missed. Like Costa Rica, and other countries in this region, Belize is also trying to brand itself as an ecotourism destination. The ...

Belize it or not: Caye Caulker; where backpackers outnumber locals

Belize it or not: Caye Caulker; where backpackers outnumber locals Isn't this heaven? (Sorry if these photos find you in the middle of cubicle hell.) I took these pictures last week in Caye Caulker, one of the northern islands off the coast of Belize. Most people opt to go to the bigger Ambergris Caye, which is a bit more family friendly, ...

Belize it or not: Getting away from it all

Belize it or not: Getting away from it all Greetings from Belize. I took this photo just a few days ago from the plane (hence the quality), during one of my island-hopping trips between Belize City and the island of Ambergris Caye. Check it out. Some guy built a house on a tiny island in the middle of the ocean ...

Belize it or not: Island-hopping on budget

Belize it or not: Island-hopping on budget Greetings from Belize. If you come to Belize, chances are you'll stay on one of the islands, not mainland. Not only is it easier to find nice beaches on the islands (cayes), but it is much closer to the Barrier Reef. And if you are visiting Belize, you simply must see the ...

Belize it or not: Top Surprizing Things About Belize

Belize it or not: Top Surprizing Things About Belize Greetings from Belize. Those of you who have been to Belize before might not find these surprising, but this is my first time here and they surprised me. Here is a brief laundry list: The U.S. Dollar is widely accepted. With the Belize Dollar pegged at 2:1 to the U.S. ...

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