The 10 Best Adventure Travel Destinations in 2015 November 3rd, 2014 • by Matt Holmes ‘Where to next?’ is one of our favorite questions to ask here at Boundless Journeys, and now is the perfect time to look ahead at next year’s travel calendar. From the sapphire-blue Mediterranean to the storied green hills of East Africa, we have a host of exciting new departures on the horizon, and picking our… Read More »
5 Adventure Travel Destinations that will Change Your Life September 15th, 2014 • by Karen Cleary Choosing an adventure travel destination can be daunting. The top destinations for adventure travel offer not only opportunities for physical challenge, but also elements that speak to our humanity: an immersion in nature, and the chance to disconnect from the frenetic pace of modern life and reconnect with our inner spirit. Whether you are feeling… Read More »
Introducing Croatia: Dalmatian Islands Hiking & Kayaking August 12th, 2014 • by Deborah Tobey Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast has long been a treasured vacation spot for Europeans who crave the natural beauty, food, wine, and history of the Mediterranean, but want to avoid the crowded coasts of Italy, Spain, and France. In the early 90s, civil war in the former Republic of Yugoslavia quieted tourism in the region, but Dalmatia… Read More »
For Your Valentine: Three Exciting Adventures for Two February 14th, 2014 • by Matt Holmes Happy Valentines Day, from all of us at Boundless Journeys! Be it a far-flung tropical paradise or a luxurious safari in the heart of Southern Africa, there’s no better way to celebrate the most romantic of holidays than by having a special adventure with the one you love. In keeping with the spirit of the… Read More »
Palau’s Rock Islands joins the UNESCO World Heritage List September 10th, 2012 • by Deborah Tobey Every summer, UNESCO names new cultural and natural wonders to its World Heritage List for their outstanding universal value. This year’s crop of new wonders includes the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon in Palau. Comprising the world’s greatest collection of marine lakes (seawater lakes separated from the ocean), and a reef system with more than 385… Read More »
Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling in Micronesia’s Palau November 11th, 2011 • by Deborah Tobey Imagine the whitest beaches you will ever see, gardens of coral just beneath the clearest waters, lakes filled to the brim with “sting less” jellyfish, forests, waterfalls and caves that have never been ravaged by man, and hundreds of islands of the purest beauty . . . this is Micronesia’s Palau. Featured in National Geographic… Read More »
Boundless Journeys Voted Best Tour Operator December 2nd, 2010 • by Matt Holmes Global Traveler Announces 7th Annual Reader Survey Award Winners BEST TOUR OPERATOR: BOUNDLESS JOURNEYS The GT Tested Reader Survey names the top in the travel industry. The results are in! For the seventh consecutive year, Global Traveler conducted its GT Tested Reader Survey, asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name the best in a… Read More »
Palau's Jellyfish Lake August 18th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey One of the highlights of our Palau: Oceania Odyssey tour is a visit to the secret and surreal Jellyfish Lake, where we encounter thousands of non-stinging jellyfish. Their existence in Jellyfish Lake is a fascinating evolutionary story, tracing its origin back 35 million years to the time the Rock Islands were first created as a… Read More »
Palau: The Rock Islands' Secret Fleet August 4th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When preparing for a hiking tour, a trekking tour, or an adventure travel vacation, most people think to pack boots, and waterproof and fleece jackets. Well, in some cases you might not need more than a bikini, trunks and a snorkel! In fact, if you are packing for travel to Palau, we would suggest these… Read More »
Lower Airfare to Anchorage, Alaska February 16th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey Join Boundless Journeys’ Alaska: The Kenai Peninsula Tour and take advantage of increased flights and lower fares. Travel industry officials say more airline flights to Alaska this summer may boost competition and result in lower fares to some lower 48 cities. The Anchorage Daily News says Continental, United and US Airways all plan to add… Read More »