When traveling to Belize for the first time, I headed to Placencia and checked in to the Laru Beya Hotel. On assignment to explore the new cruise island destination of Harvest Caye, we spent two evenings on the mainland. My first evening, I enjoyed some time on the sands of the beach. A walk on […]
The 2017 #Bucketlist Dedication Post
by Craig Zabransky on December 31, 2016 in Events, Reflection
For the fourth time, I am collaborating with my friends on a #bucketlist travel post and although I don’t have an official bucket list, there are plenty of travel experiences and destinations I plan to appreciate in my lifetime. And now each year I list one, an item that is on my mind and list […]
The Luxury of the Beach in Punta Mita, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on December 22, 2016 in Beach, Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious
For many Mexico is country consisting on three main beach destinations; Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya and Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta. Yet, the country consists of so much more including many relatively “unknown” beach destinations too. Some even access the same airports as those “big 3.” If you follow along, you know I’ve make mention […]
Order the 2017 Staying Adventurous Travel Calendar
by Craig Zabransky on December 15, 2016 in Product Review
Order your copy of my new 2017 Travel Calendar Today New Calendar Focus for 2017 After three years of sunset calendars based on the Sunset Sunday Series I decided to take a different direction with the 2017 Calendar. The new calendar still offers adventure travel photography from across the globe but the images correlate to […]
2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Adventurous
by Craig Zabransky on December 13, 2016 in Podcast Show Notes
It’s that time of the year again, the joyous holiday season, and Staying Adventurous has you covered (again) with some great gift idea for the adventurous people on your list. Episode 20, the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Adventurous, listeners will find a list a many of the products, travel gear, gadgets, and books, […]
Viking Ships Return to the Americas, Episode 19 On Board the Viking Star
by Craig Zabransky on November 17, 2016 in Cruise Travel, Podcast Show Notes
Viking Cruises, the popular river cruise company recently launched itself into the ocean liner industry and, the Viking Star, just christened in 2015 is now in the Americas entertaining a Caribbean cruise itinerary from its base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After its historic voyage, following the footsteps (or really the wake) of famous viking […]
Sunrise Sunday – A New Day, Viking Ships “Return” to the Americas
by Craig Zabransky on November 6, 2016 in Cruise Travel, Sunset Sunday
Viking Ships are back in America. Yes, Viking Cruises have positioned one of their ocean liners in the Americas. The relatively new Viking Star (christened in 2015) is taking up residency in the Caribbean. The cruise company that transformed the river cruise industry is now venturing into the ocean liner market with a release of […]
Sailing to New Destinations with Holland America
by Craig Zabransky on October 31, 2016 in Cruise Travel, Featured, Travel Contest
I explored many new destinations with Holland America and on each of my two cruises on board the luxury cruise line my itinerary showcased dream destinations, dare I even say, bucket list destinations. My first voyage included a passage through the Panama Canal along with plenty of memorable Caribbean beaches and the second explored American’s […]
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