The National Geographic Student Expeditions program has announced a number of great new excursions for 2011, giving young travelers even more choices for what to do with their summer break. New destinations added this year include Barcelona, Spain, New Zealand, and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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National Geographic Student Expeditions expands offerings for 2011
The National Geographic Student Expeditions program has announced a number of great new excursions for 2011, giving young travelers even more choices for what to do with their summer break. New destinations added this year include Barcelona, Spain, New Zealand, and ...Photo of the Day (1.12.11)
Have you ever caught the absolute perfect view of a place? Be it a city's shape or a cloud's roll, have you ever felt like you saw something you wish you could share with the world? Those moments are what I live for. They're why we travel.
A lot of Latin American ...Scarlet Macaws at Home with Marriott Los Suenos
It's not every day you find a major hotel chain engaged in environmental initiatives that extend beyond good press. Sure, lots of hotels are actually saving on energy and water, for instance, because of their green policies, but how many are... saving animals? Los Suenos ...Q & A with Grantourismo round-the-world slow travel bloggers
With all the holiday travel madness just beginning, sometimes it's nice to take a breath and think about taking travel more slowly. I recently had a chance to meet up with blogger Lara Dunston and her photographer-writer husband, Terence Carter, of the round-the-world ...12 Cyber Monday hotel deals you won't want to miss
There are two types of Thanksgiving deal finders: Those who take a quick cat nap after Thanksgiving dinner so they can be in line super early for Black Friday shopping, and those who wait out the weekend then pounce on Cyber Monday sales. In the retail world, we call this ...Costa Rica Marriotts celebrate non-stop flights from New York with $101 rates
Marriott Hotels and Resorts of Costa Rica found a way to celebrate the tri-state New York area. Residents of New York, Connecticut or New Jersey can stay at any of the participating Marriott Costa Rica hotels starting at $101 a night through Dec. 31, 2010. Why? Because they ...Visit a baby sloth sanctuary in Costa Rica
It's been a long week, take a few minutes to enjoy some cuteness. Sloths may not typically come to mind as a cute animal, but I'm sure after you watch this video, you'll come around. I first saw a sloth at the New York Times Travel Show (part of a Busch Gardens exhibition) ...
Money buys happiness, except maybe in Spain
The five happiest countries in the world have two things in common: their all pretty far north in Europe, and money generally isn't a problem. Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands top the latest list of the world's happiest nations, due in large part, it ...Travel Recommendations for The Office
Back in the olden days, long before the Internet was born, there was this thing called a travel agent--typically semi-self-aware, middle-aged ladies who helped you pick out a nice vacation destination, find a hotel that was "so you" and then book your plane tickets printed ...Luxury gone wild: Top treehouse hotels around the world
Who said luxury was limited only inside four walls? In the backyard of hotels and resorts we frequent around the world are miles of lush landscapes just waiting to be explored and slept in. Look up the next time you're walking through the woods and imagine a space in that ...Trade Mocked
You were a cheerleader, you dated a cheerleader, or you hated the cheerleaders. As I recall, that's how high school worked.
Thanks to travel PR, that same primeval paradigm lives on long after graduation. That miniskirts-shouting-slogans thing still works, whether you're ...A unique retreat at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica
So, what are you doing in May? If your plans are open, check out the "Volcanic Yoga & Spa Retreat" at the Lost Iguana Resort in Costa Rica. You'll save almost 40 percent off the price of the six-night getaway with a price tag of only $800 while enjoying the "eco-chic" ...10 great zip lines from around the world (videos)
Roller coasters and other such thrill rides are fun, but imagine reaching speed of up to 100 miles per hour on a metal cable, with nothing more then a harness, a helmet... and the air below you.
Around the world, zip lines have become an adrenaline seeker's favorite, ...
Photo of the day (3.11.10)
The wildlife photography of Max Waugh, a.k.a. Fiznatty on Flickr has been featured on Gadling probably more than any other user. And I just couldn't pass up this one.
Max describes a Costa Rican beach:
The mouth of the Sirena River in Corcovado National Park has a ...Gadlinks for Thursday, 1.28.2010
The weekend is almost here! Are you headed anywhere fun? I'm off to sunny Puerto Rico to escape Chicago's latest cold snap. Here are a few bonus travel stories to keep you dreaming of warmer days.
Winter in the northern hemisphere means summer in Buenos Aires. If ...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. ...
National Geographic Student Expeditions expand for 2010
The popular and successful National Geographic Student Expeditions program is gearing up for another outstanding year, adding new options for high school students looking for an adventurous and educational escape this summer. The lucky travelers have their journeys enhanced ...Caribbean cruise is 60% off and kids travel free
If you've ever thought about taking a Caribbean cruise, here's a deal for you to consider. MSC Cruise Lines is offering 60% off on a 7-night Caribbean cruise that departs from Ft. Lauderdale and stops at the following ports: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre, St. Kitts; ...Why are hikers disappearing in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica seems like a tropical paradise with stunning beaches, dense rain forests, and active volcanoes. In recent years, it has become a popular destination for those looking to lounge in luxury as well as adventure travelers looking for an adrenaline rush. But a shadow ...Top 7 adventure activities near Arenal, Costa Rica
For travelers in search of a little adrenaline, the Arenal region of Costa Rica serves up adventure any way you like it.
The area around the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica, about 80 miles north of San Jose in the center of the narrow country, is known as the adventure ...
