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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

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 are packed with reasonably priced little waterfront restaurants.

This post was originally published on this siteNestled on the sunny shores of Queensland’s far north, Cairns is a place where the lush rainforests meet the sapphire waters of the Coral Sea, and where every day feels like a TV advert come to life. Cairns isn’t just a pretty face with palm trees and a golden sunset; it’s an action-packed playground that’s bursting at the seams with adventure, it’s the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, it’s a stone’s throw from balmy tropical islands, and everything in between. Credit: Tourism & Events Qld Whether you’re soaring over the rainforest canopy on a zipline or diving into the depths of the ocean, you will find plenty of things to do in Cairns. It’s Australia’s biggest tourist town for a reason. Here are some exciting things you can do there… Table Of Contents 1. Swim at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon 2. Visit Rusty’s Farmer’s Market 3. Get out on the Great Barrier Reef The Pontoon Experience Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkelling from Green Island 4. Visit Kuranda on the SkyRail and Scenic Railway 5. Go White Water Rafting on the Barron River 6. Take a