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To truly get away from it all, head to the Scottish Highlands — the bewitching, rugged landscape holds some of Europe’s most pristine wilderness areas, with vast mountains, secret coves, lochs and white-sand beaches. Luxury bike vacation specialist the Carter Company has launched its Scottish Highlands Tour, traversing a southwest route from Nairn to Port... View Article

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The annual Victoria Falls Marathon is not only a fitness test (challenging even the most dedicated pavement pounder) but also an unbelievable chance to immerse yourself in the magical Zimbabwean landscape by running right through it. This year’s event takes place on July 1 and gives runners the rare opportunity to run through one of... View Article

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With its surreal, otherworldly terrain, Cappadocia is a landscape like no other. Best known for its distinctive conical rock formations (known as ‘fairy chimneys’), the magical region is also home to an abandoned underground city that dates back more than 2,000 years. Take in the enchanting scene from above with a hot-air balloon flight at... View Article

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Wellington, Florida, is considered the equestrian capital of the world, and it’s here during the annual January to April Winter Equestrian Festival that Wellington Insider Tours immerses guests in the equine world on its three-day VIP tours. Attend the Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle with a dressage judge, a show jumping competition, and an international polo... View Article

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Over a century ago, Mark Twain visited the island and remarked “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” And it seems some things never change — it is still paradise. See for yourself with an off-the-beaten-path trail run through fields, forests, mountainous paths, cliff tops and pristine beaches.... View Article

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Explore the tropical islands on the eastern coast of Thailand, known for dreamy beaches fringed with coconut trees and dense jungle. While Thailand is a year-round destination, we recommend visiting in April to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year. The only downside (or upside for sun worshippers) is that this is the hottest month. Escape... View Article

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With nearly a century of flying history (Charles Lindbergh was a regular back in the day), Torrey Pines Gliderport is Southern California’s go-to location for those who want nothing between themselves and the sky. Offering paragliding, hang gliding, remote control models and sailplanes, the Gliderport can make your flying dreams a reality. Soar over the... View Article

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This 13-night trip through the western US promises to be the ride of your life. Relish in the freedom of driving yourself down the open road, discover epic scenery and stay in the most luxurious accommodations. Starting in Sin City itself, spend a night at Las Vegas’s Mandarin Oriental and be hypnotized by the neon... View Article

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Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge is perched on a secluded bluff overlooking a wild stretch of coast, with far-reaching views of the Southern Ocean and unspoiled Kangaroo Island wilderness. From here, a short helicopter ride lands guests on Thistle Island, where the Adventure Lady awaits to glide through the ocean to nearby Hopkins Island. Just... View Article

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Grotta Giusti, a 19th-century villa and the former home of poet Giuseppe Giusti, guards what he and composer Giuseppe Verdi considered to be the eighth wonder of the world — a 130-year-old thermal cave with an underground hot-spring lake. The only way to explore this unique formation is with an underground cave dive. Three qualified... View Article

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Full of green olive groves and manicured vineyards, the rolling hills of Tuscany are an unmistakable landscape. Perched atop one of these hills is Castello di Casole, a grand hotel housed in a 10th-century former castle. The best way to explore these famous views is on an equally famous ride — a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Mount... View Article

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Photography buffs rejoice — this is the adventure for you. Join award-winning Lonely Planet photographer David Evans on an intimate 12-day tour through Oslo, Tromsø, the Lofoten archipelago and the North Cape. The activities are shaped around capturing the most photogenic locations and phenomena (including the mythic midnight sun) and David will offer his expert... View Article

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