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Discover Iceland on an Adventure Cruise
Don’t be fooled by its name, Iceland offers its visitors a surprisingly temperate climate and beautiful island environment to explore. The country also has a rich culture displayed in its art, literature and music.
Arctic Cruise: When to Go?
Though the austere Arctic landscape is often imagined to be a cold white wasteland, the brief months of summer see the flora blossoming and the fauna emerging from their long winter dormancy. Find out the best time to visit the Arctic.
Arctic Cruises to Spitsbergen Island!
Explore the celebrated shores of Spitsbergen, the largest islands of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. Natural beauty, local culture and wildlife-wonders await on this Arctic adventure!
Comparing the Two Polar Regions: Antarctica and Arctic Cruising
Comparing the Arctic and Antarctic environments, geographical properties, climates, wildlife, and amenities produces some rather profound realizations about expectations and real-world discovery.
Arctic Cruise Journal - Betty Wittels
Read the first-hand account of traveler, Betty Wittels, and her experiences in the Arctic. Betty traveled to the Arctic onboard the research ship, Professor Molchanov.

Canada

Canada: From Sea to Sea
Canada covers a sizeable portion of the North American continent, spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and up into the Arctic Ocean. There is a lot to experience and discover in this large and beautiful country.

Mexico

Why visit Mexico?
A brief overview of what you might encounter on a Mexico Tour.
Mythical Mexico
Mexico, land of the Aztecs, Maya, and Spanish conquistadors. This beautiful country is full of myths and legends, and the mysterious stone ruins that guard them.
Aztecs and Mayas
Mexico has been graced by some of the most advanced and fascinating civilizations in the world. From the Olmec, to the Maya, to the Aztec, Mexico's culture retains its legendary history.
Colorful Culture of Mexico
Mexico's Environmental Quandary
Tamales and Quesadillas
How to make Ceviche
Watch a brief video exploring the art of making Ceviche in Mexico. Travel blogger Cailin O'Neil share a video from her cooking class.
From Mountain Ranges to Endless Beaches
Mexico: After the Conquistadors
Mexico's Current Politics
Weather in Mexico
Mexican Wildlife
Exploring Mexico's Copper Canyon & Chiapas On Foot
The landscapes of Mexico provide perfect terrain for adventure pursuits such as rafting, biking and trekking. Two areas in particularly, Chiapas and the Copper Canyon are spectacular for hiking.
Baja Marine Life: Magdalena Bay
Receive a brief overview of the type of marine life you might see on a Mexico kayak trip in Baja Sur.
The Ancient Cities of Mexico
A high point of most Mexico vacations is a visit to one of the ancient cities built by the civilizations of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
Safety in Mexico
Safety in Mexico Travel - Amidst bad press it is hard to decipher the current situation for Mexico travel. This brief overview helps those looking to take a Mexico tour make an informed decision about safety concerns.
Adventure Life and the Rainforest Alliance
Adventure Life and the Rainforest Alliance have established a partnership to promote tourism operations that are part of the Rainforest Alliance's Best Management Practices in Sustainable Tourism Program.
Beaches in Mexico
Read a general overview about some of the most popular and some hidden beach options in Mexico for planning your Mexico vacation.
Do You Travel Responsibly?
A helpful list of questions to ask your travel company to better understand the type of impact your trip might have on the local people and environment.
Festivals of Mexico
Learn all about the various festivals in Mexico in this brief overview. Select one you might like to include on your Mexico tour!
Mexico Festivals!
From Mexican Independence Day to Our Lady of Guadalupe, take a look at some of Mexico's most vibrant and celebrated festivals.
Dia de los Muertos
Read here a description of the Day of the Dead, which happens every Oct 31st for three days in Mexico. Learn about the culture's beliefs surrounding this unique festival or plan your Mexico trip to visit during this time.

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