Museo Atlántico — Beneath the Surface

Photos by Jason deCaires Taylor / CACT Lanzarote The landscape of Lanzarote, Spain is a polarizing picture. It is a collage of rust-colored cliffs, green lagoons and stretches of jet black beaches. Today, we know it best as part of the Canary Islands but it was once nothing more than a volcanic wasteland. The late César…

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Exploring the Virgin Islands

To your left is a lush mountain view of an evergreen coastline. To your right are the aqua-blue waters of a peaceful, Caribbean inlet. Classic sailboats float in and out of the harbor; paddle boarders and kayakers grow smaller in the distance as they make their way out to more distant waters. Across the harbor…

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Sun & Sand at Sonesta Ocean Point

A summer getaway in St. Martin (or Sint Maarten if you’re staying on the Dutch side) can drum up images of true island paradise. Sprawling hills coupled with the azure waters of over 30 different beaches—it’s hard to be disappointed no matter where you decide to stay. But for those of you looking for the…

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Mallorca: The Mediterranean Dream

Beyond the shores of Barcelona, some 150 miles south in the Mediterranean Sea lies Mallorca, a 1400-square-mile Spanish paradise. From azure views and roaring cliffs, to rich culture and charming villages—the sights of the popular European hotspot have inspired generations of artists and writers, including poet Robert Graves who is buried in the island’s northwestern…

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Breaking the Current: Matt & Jessica Johnson

By Loannie Dao For most of their lives, Matt and Jessica Johnson led typical American lifestyles. Finishing college, starting a career, and buying a house were all in the cards for the two high school sweethearts. Not long after college, the couple found corporate type jobs — Matt in sales management and Jessica in the…

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Global Adventure Guide: 10 Extreme Thrills

When contemplating vacation, most people visualize beautiful white-sand beaches, a cocktail in hand, or large cities full of history and sightseeing. But for the real thrill-seekers out there, sitting on the beach or enjoying a coffee at a café can seem a bit mundane. Trekking through the most desolate (and dangerous) terrain on earth, flying…

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