Surfing is one of those activities that can take its aficionados all over the world in their quest to find the best waves. Even better, some of the world’s best surfing hotspots are located in tropical paradises, while others adjoin major cities that offer a wealth of other entertainment for the tourist surfer. Waikiki, Hawaii One [...]

Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is renowned for the haunting loveliness of its scenery.  However, for many tourists a far bigger lure is the action-packed adventure activities that can be enjoyed there. Frequently called the world’s “Adventure Capital,” Queenstown is the place many people know as the home of bungee jumping: when it [...]

Las Vegas has cleaned up a bit since its mob-dominated early years.  A hundred years ago the city was booming, but not nearly as glamorous as it is today.  The hotel and casino building spree that began with Bugsy Siegel’s Flamingo in 1946 continues and today Las Vegas is home to more than two million [...]