The Best In Surf

By Jesse Henson

Surfing is a surface water sport where a person moves along the face of a breaking ocean wave. Surfing was a central part of ancient Polynesian culture. It was first observed by Europeans at Tahiti in 1767, by the crew members of the Dolphin. Later, Lieutenant James King wrote about the art when completing the journals of Captain James Cook upon Cook's death in 1779. When Mark Twain visited Hawaii in 1866 he wrote,

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An Introduction To Eco-Travel

By Jesse Henson

As ecotourism is the fastest growing sub-market of the travel industry, more and more travelers are becoming eco-conscious. The socially responsible and economically aware practices are becoming more mainstream since their inception in the early 1980s. While the long-term goals of ecotourism are far from completion, in the short-term, there are a number of eco-friendly travel destinations already in place. For the eco-friendly tourist, here are some of the features and practices being educated in today's eco-destinations:

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Hawaii Water Adventures

By Jesse Henson

The Hawaiian Islands are some of the most common and easiest locations in the world for those seeking water adventures of almost any variety. From snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking to jet skiing, parasailing, wake boarding and surfing, Hawaii offers a prime location for those in search of pristine water locations. Additional adventures include submarine tours of underwater habitats and cocktail or dinner cruises on small boats and large cruise ships. For those seeking a more extreme experience, supervised encounters may be had with dolphins, rays and sharks.

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Best Beaches For US Vacations

Venice beach - California
Photo by szeke

By Henry Windom

Sometimes planning your US beach vacations can be more than just taking a towel, suntan lotion and heading for the sand. From cold, rugged, rocky coastlines to soft peaceful warm beaches, the United States is as varied in its beaches as it is in all other parts of its landscape. The warm Southern California sandy beaches give way to the sheer cliffs of Northern California and into Oregon and Washington, where the stark beauty and dense fog appears almost otherworldly.

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