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Explore 152 Beaches travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2026 or 2027, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Beaches stories guide your path into history.
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Costa Rica's caribbean coast

Our Favorite Day Tours in Puerto Viejo

Visit Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, a Caribbean town filled with beaches, wildlife, and culture. Favorite things to do in Puerto Viejo include surfing, biking, and jungle tours. Enjoy the best things to do in Puerto Viejo Costa Rica, from snorkeling reefs to tasting local cuisine.
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Snorkel the reef

Belize Travel: Sunscreen and Coral Reef Bleaching

Practice responsible travel when you visit Belize and when snorkeling by choosing reef-safe sunscreen. Harmful ingredients can damage the coral reef while snorkeling in Belize. During your Belize snorkeling tour, opt for eco-friendly sunscreen use in Belize to protect marine life and keep the reef vibrant for future generations.
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Father and son tour a traditional Balinese Hindu temple in Bali, Indonesia.

Why Southeast Asia is the Perfect Destination for Family Travel

Southeast Asia is perfect for family travel, offering culture, adventure, and relaxation. Explore temples in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Discover Bali’s charm and Ubud’s nature in Indonesia. Southeast Asia in Asia is rich with family fun, making Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali must-visits.
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Ilha Grande State Park view point in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ilha Grande: Brazil’s Tropical Escape for Nature Lovers

by Claudia Corona, Adventure Life Trip Planner Just a few hours from Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande offers the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. With no cars, lush Atlantic rainforest, and crystal-clear waters, this laid-back island invites travelers to slow down and enjoy nature at its purest. Ilha Grande Adventures For outdoor …
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Sunset Kayak Adventure | Isla Espiritu Santo

A Quick Escape to Baja

A week in the sun exploring the Arroyos and Islands of Baja Sur, Mexico! We set off for some sunshine, independent exploration in Todos Santos, and a phenomenal guided adventure with Todos Santo Eco Adventures to the incredible Isla Espiritu Santo!
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Beth on a snorkeling tour in Belize

Central America trip - The Conways Travel to Belize

Our Belize trip was most-welcomed. I can hardly think of a better location, a more laid-back atmosphere, a more inviting people or region than Belize. From the moment Aaron and I arrived in the tiny airport of Belize City, I was immediately at ease.
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Sunset over the Liberty Clipper

Honeymoon Sailing in the Bahamas

After getting married in Montana in the summer, we treated ourselves to a honeymoon in January. We spent a week sailing on the Liberty Clipper around North Eleuthera and a few extra days relaxing on Governor's Harbour's pink sand beaches. It was the perfect getaway in the middle of Montana's winter.
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Life & Adventures in the South African Bush

This was a blog to keep loved ones back in the states apprised of my time interning in Hoedspruit, South Africa. I started at the White Lion Protection Trust and ended at the African Dream Horse Safari program.
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10 Adventures in Belize at the Hamanasi Dive & Adventure Resort

The eco-lodge in Belize offers incredible dive and snorkel experiences, nature and cave hikes, and learning about the Mayan culture.
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acrylics, sea turtle babies, detail

Galapagos Through the Eyes of an Artist

Galapagos: a playground for artists, photographers and people who just love wildlife! (Like me!) Explore with me...See the paintings I create inspired by this unique environment...Get good travel tips for the islands!
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Mayan ruins at Lamanai

Lamanai Mayan Site - Belize

Photos of the Mayan ruins at Lamanai February 2014
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Snorkeling in Belize

Snorkeling - Ambergis Caye, Belize

Some of the underwater scenes from our snorkeling trips to Hol Chan Marine reserve, Shark Ray Alley, and Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve. February 2014
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Entrance to the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve in Ecuador

Brian's Cayambe-Coca Trek

I hiked part of the trek on our Ecuador Adventure trip and visited the village of Oyacachi too. I enjoyed staying with my dear friends, Betty and Marcelo and catching up with them. We hiked along mountain ranges and lakes, beautiful greenery and hot springs! And of course, I was very sore for my conference the next day!
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Costa Rica adventures

Time Flies...

On a slight whim, my husband and I decided to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary with a trip! Our destination - the land of PURA VIDA. This was an adventure-filled, yet rejuvenating tour through such a beautiful country! Thrilling activities, interesting wildlife, delicious cuisine, gorgeous scenery, and special people made for an …
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Wild King Penguins and domestic sheep coexist in the Falkland Islands

Our Amazing Trip to the Falkland Islands

With the help of Adventure Life, we planned a last-minute trip to the Falkland Islands last December. We wanted to time our travels with the breeding cycle of the migratory penguins and we definitely succeeded - we saw so many fluffy, chubby baby penguins and were lucky enough to see albatross chicks and baby seals too!
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Crossing a suspension bridge while hiking Sarapiqui.

Monika and Jens visit Panama and Costa Rica!

Jens and I visited Panama and Costa Rica! We visited Sarapiqui, where we went on a chocolate tour and walked a suspense bridge, Tortuguero, where we road through the rainforest to get to Turtle Beach Lodge, snorkeled with species of fish in Bocas Del Toro, San Blas and more! What an adventure of Panama and Costa Rica!
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Sunset, San Cristobal

Only Solo for So Long...Galapagos Multisport

A solo adventurer to Quito & Galapagos finds a vibrant community of nature, wildlife & new friends
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silent scream

Viva Ecuador

Quito, Sacha Lodge and the Amazon rainforest; The Galapagos
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Ecuador for two

Adventure-Life arranged an awesome tour for two of us old folk to the Galapagos, island-hopping; to the Oriente (Amazon); to Quito; to the Bosque Nublado (cloud forest). I am in awe that any company could do this complex travel at all, let alone arrange a trip with every day memorable.
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An Ecuadorean Adventure
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Celebrating our 29th anniversary with a tortoise

Jon and Joan's Excellent Adventure in Ecuador

Each day I found myself amazed, excited, inspired, humbled, filled with a sense of wonder, or all of these! A fantastic Ecuador vacation to Old City Quito, Sacha Lodge in the Amazon, Otovalo area, and the Galápagos onboard the Millenium.
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Galapagos, Sacha Lodge, and Bellavista

We were on Samba for the voyage of June 9th thru the 16th. We had a wonderful experience. The entire Samba crew was dedicated above all to our safety, enjoyment and comfort. Boy did they deliver! Great cruise!
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Presidential Palace, Quito

Ecuador Adventure

After months of planning, we were finally underway! Off to the Galapagos and then to Sacha Lodge in the Amazon of Ecuador. I can't tell how great an experience this was for our family. Thank you Adventure-Life!
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Amazon/ Galapagos Trip... Heck Yeah!

A mind blowing dive into the Ecuadorian Dream..... from trekking the lush paths and secluded waterways of the Amazon, to the awe-inspiring curiosity of the Galapagos Islands..... absolute heaven on Earth!
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