The Best Destinations for Adventure Seekers

Looking for a little adventure on your next getaway? These destinations offer much to explore and tons of activities that adventure seekers will love. Check out our list of the best destinations for adventure seekers below.

1. Jamaica

USA Today recognizes Jamaica as an adventure-seeker’s paradise, with attractions ranging from thrilling to spooky!

Black River Safari is a truly unique activity for adventure travel. Black River is Jamaica’s largest navigable river where will find 100 species of birds, mangroves, wetlands, and crocodiles. Book a tour that takes you through the river to introduce you to these giant creatures up close.

Luminous Lagoon is a unique Jamaican attraction. Take a guided boat tour at nighttime through this lagoon filled with microorganisms which emit a glowing blue light at your touch. You can dive right into the lagoon to test out this magic for yourself!

Rose Hall Mansion is home to the White Witch of Rose Hall – at least, home to the ghost of her… Take a tour of this haunted mansion and soak in this Jamaican ghost story for yourself. Annie Palmer earned the title ‘White Witch’ for allegedly killing three of her husbands and countless slaves.

2. Hawaii

All of the Hawaiian islands are home to a host of activities for adventurists. Three islands in particular are perfect for adventure travel, according to Travel Channel.

Hawai’i, the Big Island, is known for hiking, culture, and wildlife. Here you will find Kilauea which is the most active volcano in the world. Take a guided hike through the waterfall pools and dipping valleys and find lava flowing into lush rainforests. The Big Island is also home to amazing wildlife including humpback whales in winter.

Maui is known for it’s beaches, hiking, and food. Here you will find a beach for everyone’s taste – calm waters for snorkeling, hidden gems unspoiled by tourists, and the biggest surfable beach in the world. You can also hike through bamboo forests, waterfalls, and the volcanoes. Don’t miss the Road to Hana which is one of the most famous attractions in Hawaii.

Molokai is known for culture and history, and adventure. 50% of it’s inhabitants are indigenous to the area which makes this the least tourist-y island in Hawaii. Here, preservation of the environment and culture is more important than tourist attractions. Be sure to visit Halawa Valley where you can take a guided hike through ancient temples, waterfalls, and swimmable natural pools. You should make time to see Kalaupapa Peninsula. Here you will find a time-travel adventure involving St. Damien. St. Damien was a young priest who traveled to Molokai to help patients with leprosy. He is known as the USA’s first Saint.

3. St. Lucia

According to U.S. News Travel, thrill-seekers should look to the West Coast of St. Lucia, specifically the Soufriere area for their adventure travel. Here you will find The Pitons as well as Sulfur Springs Park. Both are must-see spots for anyone visiting St. Lucia for adventure travel!

Gros Piton and it’s brother Petit Piton are iconic – you will recognize them in the picture above. These volcanic plugs (land formations made out of volcanic materials) rising out of the Caribbean sea are covered in emerald colored vegetation. You can hike both of the Pitons, but Petit Pinon is for pros only as it is incredibly steep. Gros Piton is also strenuous, but more do-able.

Sulfur Springs Park is known as the only “drive-in volcano” in the Caribbean. This active volcano emits sulfuric steam rather than lava, making it safe for cars to drive right next to it. Those who visit the park may also want to take a dip in the sulfuric pools, but beware of the rotten egg smell!

Farther north you will find Rodney Bay and Pigeon Island National Park. Visitors can hike to Fort Rodney, an 18th century military ruin with panoramic views. This is also a great place to take kids as you will learn much about the history of the area and the people that used to live there.

4. Puerto Rico

According to the Travel Channel, Puerto Rico is a known destination for adventure travel thanks to it’s diverse climates, lush jungles, beautiful rivers flowing through mountains, and dry forests. Caving, snorkeling, and zip lining are among the most popular activities on this small island.

Angels Cave and Ro Camuy Cave Park are two of the largest caves in the Caribbean and are perfect for spelunking. Natural pools and beautiful calcite formations fill Angels Cave. Here major adventure-seekers can repel down Angels Sinkhole. Ro Camuy Cave Park is one of the largest, most dramatic cave systems in the world. Only a small portion is open to the public. This park consists of 3 sinkholes and 2 caves, plus an underground river you can repel or hike to.

El Yunque and Toro Negro Rainforests both offer zip-lining tours. El Yunque consists of 28 acres of mountainous rainforest terrain filled with hidden waterfalls and trails for every skill level. Toro Negro rainforest is 1000 feet higher than El Yunque and much less visited. Here you can hike through a coffee plantation to Quebrada Rosa, an unspoiled, natural creek before zip-lining through waterfalls, canyons, and forests.

5. Dominican Republic

According to Travel Channel, the Dominican Republic is the most-visited Caribbean destination. Here you will find several adventure travel activities. You can zip-line with monkeys, swim with wholes, or explore an ancient cave.

One of the few places in the world where you can watch humpback whales migrate is the Sanctuary for the Marine Mammals of the Dominican Republic. January through March, humpback whales migrate to Silver Bank between Dominican Republic and Turks and Caicos. True wildlife enthusiasts can take a week-long excursion with a tour guide to see this unique site.

On the Monkey Jungle and Zip-Line Adventure tour you can zip-lining through the jungle with friendly monkeys. The grand finale involves a 60-ft free fall into an ancient cave.

Fun Fun Cave starts on horseback, where you are led to Los Haitises National Park. Here you will hike through the luscious terrain and rappel into a cave. After that, adventure-seekers will swim through a river leading to a tunnel where Fun Fun Cave will appear! Inside you will find engravings and rock paintings, her ghost from the Taino natives of the Dominican Republic.

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There is nothing purer than a family beach vacation. Don’t let stress or poor planning get in the way of making memories on your trip.

Follow these great family beach vacation tips.

Book a Family-Friendly Beach Hotel

One of the first things you should do to ensure a perfect family beach vacation is to book a family-friendly beach resort. Look for one with fun activities for kids and comfortable amenities to keep you sane. The best beach hotels will have awesome pools, soft sand, water activities, and onsite restaurants. Our travel agents can help you choose an all-inclusive beach resort or a hotel in Florida that has kids clubs, kids menus, kid-friendly pools, and family activities. Check out this list of the best beach resorts in Florida.

Plan Ahead with Fun Beach and Water Activities

A beach vacation is a perfect time to try a new activity with your kids. Ask your kids what they are interested in and, whether it be surf lessons, parasailing or bodyboarding. Then look up where these activities are available in the area you are visiting. You will usually find tons of activities right on the beach outside your hotel, so if you want to be spontaneous you can.

Pack the Essentials

Packing for an entire family can be hard, especially if you’re flying from your freezing home state to a beach destination. Make sure to bring sun protection, especially if you are headed for an all-inclusive resort as sunblock is very expensive in the hotel’s gift shop and that could wind up being your only option. You can bring fewer items if you book a beach resort with a lot of amenities. No matter where you are staying, here are the essential beach and sun protection items you should pack for your beach vacation:

Hats to protect from the sun
Sunscreen
Chapstick with SPF
Sunglasses
Swimsuits
Sandals & flip-flops
Beach cover-ups
Bug spray
Waterproof bags for phones and other personal items

Be Diligent About Sun Safety

The quickest way to ruin an otherwise perfect beach vacation is for someone to get a nasty sunburn. Make sure you are utilizing umbrellas, tents, and shade in addition to protective clothing and/or sunscreen. You should be especially diligent between 10 AM and 2 PM when the sun is at its strongest. Plan for a shady lunch or indoor activity to break up your time in the sun. And be sure to practice sun safety even if the clouds are out.

Have a Safety Plan

It is important to be vigilant when bringing your kids near the ocean, especially if they are very little. Always have at least one parent on duty to watch them or go into the water with them. It is best to sit near the lifeguard stand if possible. Children should use life jackets even in the shallowest of water and especially if you are on a boat. In addition, you should bring a first-aid kit to the beach with you. Many resorts have first-aid kits, but it is helpful to have your own that is fully stocked with bandaids, extra sunscreen, Neosporin and pain medication. It’s a good idea to stock aloe vera in your first-aid kit as well.

Prepare for the Sand

We’ve all been there: the sand feels amazing on your feet when you first get to the beach but come time to leave, you can’t get rid of it! Here are a few tips for leaving the sand where it belongs:

Pack a sand-repellent beach blanket. A flat bedsheet will work in a pinch.

Make sure your children know not to throw sand or shake it off from their towels. The last place you want sand is in your eyes or, even worse, in your tropical beverage!

Dry off while you are still on the beach and brush off the sand before leaving. Baby powder or cornstarch will work to get any stuck-on sand off of your body. Head to the rinse station immediately after exiting the beach to rinse feet, shoes, and toys.

Protect young children from scorching their toes by using water shoes at the beach.

Consider Back-Up Plans for Bad Weather

Although it is not ideal, it is possible to get some rain on your beach vacation. Avoid the feeling of “what now?” by having alternate fun plans in place. Research indoor activities in the area such as aquariums, tours, museums, historical sites, arcades, shopping centers, and even movie theaters. Bring a deck of cards or rainy day crafts you can play in your hotel room or at the hotel’s restaurants.

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