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This post was originally published on this siteTucked between the salty sea air of the Atlantic and the slow, sweet sway of Old Florida charm, Martin County is a region where you go to coast —not just geographically, but spiritually. Spend your days basking on the beaches of the Treasure Coast, followed by spending barefoot nights drifting like a paddleboarder. It’s a place where the words “rush hour” don’t belong in the theasaurus. Despite its laid-back charm, there are plenty of great things to do in Martin County, especially if you enjoy being on the water. With its “no high-rises, no hype” mantra, Martin County is one of the few places in Florida where you escape the chaos. Gorgeous Martin County beaches It has everything we love in a destination: spectacular, diverse scenery; fun outdoor adventures; towns with charm and artistic vibes; slow-paced tempo suited to vibrant fun; endless opportunities for mouth-watering seafood and sunset cocktails – often paired with live music and laughter, and even great coffee shops! And then of course, there are the PERFECT winter temperatures – 80s every day. Oh, my heaven. If you’re not sure what to do in Martin County, be sure to check

This post was originally published on this siteNo trip to Belize would be complete without visiting a Mayan ruin (or two), and one of the most famous of all is Xunantunich, also spelled Xunan Tunich. Nestled near the Guatemala border in Western Belize, Xunantunich (pronounced Shoo-nan-too-nitch) is one of the most accessible and fascinating Mayan ruins in the country, and is famous for having well-preserved stucco pyramids. We toured Xunantunich with the incredible Marvelous Marvin, our guide through Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge, where we stayed as guests for three nights. They offer off-site excursions, and since we embrace local educational experiences, we enthusiastically said yes to this tour (hosted).  Marvin was marvelous at giving us a deep dive into Mayan cosmology, ancient medicine, and philosophical insight that still has us reflecting. In this guide, we share what we learned from our experience, what makes Xunantunich special — and why you should add it to your Belize itinerary. .stk-995e8da {background-color:#3da9b80d !important;}.stk-995e8da:before{background-color:#3da9b80d !important;} Address: Xunantunich Access Rd, San Jose Succotz, Belize Opening Hours: 8am-5pm daily How long do you need at Xunantunich: 2-4 hours Best known for: the site’s largest temple, “El Castillo” Tour guide: highly recommended. Check Get Your Guide tours

This post was originally published on this site Cruise Croatia is a cruise unlike so many others. Instead of sailing through the night and arriving at a new port each breakfast time, you sail away as the sun comes up. And instead of spending the day somewhere, the day comes to you. First, a calm, generally deserted spot… a cove, a bay, maybe a hint of beach. Rugged, hilly backdrops on one side, rippling blue waters stretching away on the other towards another island or three. Croatia is reckoned to have more than 1,000 islands and islets on a mainland coastline of little over 1,100 miles, so although this is a sea cruise, you’re never out of sight of land – in fact, you can usually see some in every direction. There’s a swimming stop each morning, followed by a three-course lunch on board, generally before arriving at a harbour town ready for a guided walk. Sometimes there’s a little beach for a late afternoon swim before a drink on deck as the sun slips away. Only two evenings are there onboard meals, the rest of the time it’s time to explore under your own steam – and Croatian resorts