In search of the perfect wave? You may find it on Oahu’s North Shore. Home to some of the world’s most brilliant beaches and bays, the North Shore is the epicenter of big wave surfing. Modern day big wave surfing started in the 50’s and 60’s on Oahu’s North Shore and the giant, sleek winter waves of this mythical surf mecca continue to attract the best surfers in the world. Stretching out over 7 miles, the beaches of the North Shore host the world’s premier surfing competitions. In the winter …

Ski and snowboard all day, every day. Snowshoe into a remote wilderness. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen mountain lake. Cross country ski on forest trails. Considered among the top ski resorts on any continent, legendary Whistler is about to become even more prominent as the site of the alpine and Nordic venues for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Two mountains, twelve gorgeous bowls, three glaciers and two hundred marked trails make up over 8,000 acres that have skiers and snowboarders from around the globe descending on …

Valdez, Alaska is a spectacular alpine seacoast town surrounded by a natural mountain ring with an annual average snowfall of 360 inches; the most of any community at sea level in North America. Known as being the gateway to the “All American Route” of interior gold and copper fields at the turn of the 20th century as well as the location of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill disaster, it’s located at the head of Port Valdez. A natural fjord that reaches inland 11 miles from Prince William Sound, the …

Beyond the tropical mountains’ green canopies and whitewashed colonial villages of mainland Honduras lies the largest of the Bay Islands, Roatán. Often called the Caribbean’s best kept secret, Roatán is home to pristine white sandy beaches, amazing tropical jungle covered hills, a diverse reef system and authentic Caribbean charm. A long island, measuring almost 40 miles in length with a mountainous backbone, Roatán is surrounded by coral reefs, offering superb diving and excellent fishing. Blue skies, turquoise water and a warm sun will welcome you to Roatan, an island with such …

Liechtenstein may be the size of a postage stamp, measuring only 6 kilometers from west to east, but despite its size, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a wide range of winter activities. The fourth smallest state in Europe offers the opportunity to glide down snowy hills, wander along spectacular hiking routes, experience tiny mountain villages and see the art collections of the Prince. No visit to Liechtenstein is complete without getting your passport stamped. A unique and popular thing do, each year over 40,000 passports are stamped.
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Québec City is an authentic winter wonderland with a very rich past and culture. Located along the Saint Lawrence River in Canada and surrounded by a stone wall built by the French and British armies is Old Québec. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985 and known as the city within the walls, Old Québec boasts many restaurants, cafes and bars. As you walk the streets you’ll notice various craftsmen, artisans and caricaturists who have taken up shop the street corners. A very popular (and the most romantic) …

Now that the temperatures are beginning to fall, it’s time to start planning your winter escape. One of my favorite places to experience laid back island life is Caye Caulker in Belize. The island itself embodies the word relax, with clear blue sea, palm trees swaying in the breeze, friendly people, great food and amazing underwater scenery. The motto on Caye Caulker is ‘Go Slow’. The island is only 3 miles long and narrow at points so there is no way to get lost. The thing I like best is …