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In Quintana Roo, an hour from Playa del Carmen and just a mile off the highway, the jungle becomes lush, dense and inaccessible on foot. But plunge 100 feet straight down into one of the region's many cenotes and the view changes quite a bit. Instead of riotous greenery, you’ll be staring at a spectral haze where the saltwater meets freshwater. Called the halocline, it’s high in salt, low in oxygen and impenetrable to most organic matter that falls into the cenotes. As leaves and everything e...

In Chilean Patagonia, Dientes de Navarino is a trek of superlatives. It starts from the southernmost town in the world—Puerto Williams, on the 55th parallel. Because it’s so close to the Antarctic tectonic plate, cold air and ferocious weather blow up from the frozen continent below. No other landmasses extend this far south, so winds from the east race uninterrupted around the globe bef...

There are 12 islands in the largely off-the-traveler-radar Marquesas archipelago.
Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.
Nearly 900 miles west of mainland Tahiti is an archipelago relatively unknown to Western tourists, at least so far as South Pacific island destinations go. It’s the Marquesas archipelago—one of five island groups in French Polynesia—and includes 12 islands, onl...

A number of hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide scenic adventures for visitors.
Lake Tahoe is often called the “Jewel of the Sierras,” for good reason. Not only is it a proverbial jewel in the otherwise rugged 250-mile-long Sierra Nevada mountain range, but from above, Tahoe looks like an actual sapphire sparkling in the cradle of snow-capped mountains. That’s especially true when viewed from one of the surrounding pea...

You've probably seen images of Big Sur, whether you know it or not. Highway 1—the stunning coastal drive that runs through the entire length of Big Sur—is a frequent filming location for Hollywood, and has been since the days of Alfred Hitchcock and Elizabeth Taylor.
A Big Sur honeymoon is perfect for couples looking to celebrate their nuptials in a region known for its coastal bluffs and vistas, hidden beaches and lush, old-growth redwood trees. It's hard not to feel the romance as you sit o...

Dive into married life at these sunny and scenic honeymoon destinations.
You don't have to be an expert scuba diver to explore the planet's underwater world. Snorkeling is way more accessible, and it still allows you to get an unbelievable view of the most incredible marine ecosystems on the planet.
Whether you're swimming above shipwrecks or exploring coral reefs, your honeymoon snorkeling adventures can be as relaxed or adventurous as you'd like. Take a look.
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Bonaire is generally...

Head north of the border for an adventurous getaway for two.
Elena_Suvorova / Shutterstock,Location: Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
Oh, Canada. Sure, it's the country's national anthem, but it's also what you'll be saying after spending a few days in the sprawling country. From the cobblestone streets of Old Québec to the wild and rugged coastlines of British Columbia, there's plenty to explore.
Some travelers are drawn to a Canada honeymoon due to the natural beauty of Banff and Jaspe...

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You may have camped in a forest, on a mountain, and by a river. But you should also definitely experience camping in the warm bosom of the 2.5-million-year-old mother called the Sahara Desert. You’ll be in a desert which spans across the borders of many countries on the African continent from Morocco to Mali, Tunisia to Libya, Sudan to Chad.

Although the bustling cities in western Morocco, one of the countries that host the Sahara, have amazing experiences to offer, I was drawn to another des...

Get ready to snuggle under the stars and relax in alpine luxury.
Even city slickers will want to leave behind the bright lights for a few days to explore Utah, an outdoor wonderland with the perfect blend of luxury and adventure.
It's easy to see why Utah honeymoons are becoming more and more popular—after all, a honeymoon in Utah blends varied landscapes and out-of-this-world natural sights with outdoor adventures and five-star resorts made with romance in mind.
Thinking about a Utah honeymo...

Tim’s response was short and sweet. “This is the best text I’ve ever gotten. I’ll send you my guy,” he wrote.

I had texted Tim, my geeky-hip northern California tech friend, to ask if he would lend me the name of his ayahuasca shaman for this article. I’m not sure what it says about me as a person that I’m only one step removed from having an ayahuasca shaman in my list of contacts. Given the popularity of the drug among the open-minded millennial crowd, perhaps I’m not the only one. Ayahuasc...

Ah, the Seychelles—that far-flung island chain off the coast of northern Africa is heaven for scuba divers. With more than 100 islands, most of which are uninhabited, and a relatively small amount of tourists impacting the oceans and beaches, the Seychelles has some truly epic scuba diving.

The long-abandoned retreat, which famously hosted the Fab Four in 1968, is now a rough tourist attraction in the jungle outside Rishikesh, India. If you can brave the ruins, it's a rock 'n' roll pilgrimage.
Under dense vines and fallen leaves, a decaying relic from the 1960s lies on the outskirts of Rishikesh, in northern India.
Here, you can still find the decaying former International Academy of Meditation ashram once led by transcendental meditation guru Maharishi Mahesh. It was here, as t...

This under-the-radar spot in Mexico is the honeymoon destination you've been seeking.
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A Puerto Vallarta honeymoon blends the best of both worlds. With all the adventure and culture you'd find in Mexico's more popular Yucatán Peninsula but with fewer crowds and more elegance, it's one of the best places to head if you want a beachfront...

We rounded up the best California campsites, whether you want easy car camping or backcountry fun.
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You don't have to be a Steven Spielberg fan to recognize the famous scene — a giant hovering over Wyoming's Devils Tower, dotted with bright neon lights against a black sky. It's from the 1977 movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and it's a perfect example of Hollywood science-fiction fantasy.
Or maybe not?
OK — "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is fiction, but it's inspired by more than just a smart screenwriter. According to both the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and the National UFO...