Think you’re in Dubai, not this time. You’ve entered a land that only can be called “so Japanese.” Who else, outside of the United Arab Emirates,  could create the world’s largest indoor beach, complete with surf and even a man-made volcano that erupts in fake flames. Why the Japanese, of course. Travel a mere 1200 miles south of Tokyo, on the island of Kyushu, and you’ll hit it. Yes in Miyazaki, Japan there lies an amazingly beautiful beach, where you can…

A luxury cruise down the Amazon River in Peru gives you a feeling of being completely transported to a new natural world. Every day of your Peruvian luxury cruise experience will be packed with new discoveries as you explore remote places along the Amazon by water and on foot, spot unusual wildlife, and meet with local native people. We know the ideal way to experience Peru’s Amazon is by water, traveling in comfort, deep into the Amazon rainforest and jungle.

We offer three, four and…

There can be few natural wonders as synonymous with Africa's raw wilderness as the great Chobe River. These waters divide Namibia's Caprivi Strip from Botswana's Chobe National Park, and its exotic banks boast one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Teeming with life, this National Park sprawls across some 11 000 m of lush African bush, and is home to the largest populace of elephants in the world – currently estimated at roughly 120 000. Along with the…

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We San Franciscans are blessed breed. On any given winter day one can ski and surf on the same day, which I have actually done before. We are blessed with many wonderful activities with amazing scenery, from the beaches of the California coast to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe and Death Valley.  One place locals and visitors alike flock to…

Bay to Breakers is the Mardi Gras of the West Coast.

Kegs of beer in shopping carts being pushed for seven miles.

Tiki bars on wheels.

Themed “floats” such as pirate ships, prisoners, outdoor BBQs and beer pong tables.

Bands playing on street corners.

Continuous block parties.

And all part of an organized event.

Some 75,000 people…