Langkawi, an island off the west coast of Malaysia (close to the Thai border) is a popular holiday spot. Although you don’t find many Americans on the island it is very safe for US travelers and English is widely spoken. I spent four days on the island, which included my birthday. I decided to stay […]
Enjoying More Than the Beach at the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Malaysia
by Craig Zabransky on January 15, 2014 in Beach
Sunset Sunday – 2013 Year in Review; 2014 Preview
by Craig Zabransky on January 5, 2014 in Sunset Sunday
The Sunset Sunday Series completed another successful year. The series, introduced one cold wintery day in 2010, has now become a weekly institution here on Stay Adventurous and continues to grow. When I view all the places photographed and all the special stories involved with the 180+ sunsets in the series, I can do nothing […]
Florida’s Best Beach Town – Clearwater, FL and a Day at the Super Boat Races
by Craig Zabransky on January 2, 2014 in Beach
It was my first trip to the gulf coast of Florida. The plane landed in Tampa Bay just 30 minutes from Clearwater and my first National Super Boat Championship. As much as I enjoyed watching the boats and attending the VIP parties, the beach left an impression. As I walked along the shoreline, I realized […]
One Bucket List Item for 2014
by Craig Zabransky on December 31, 2013 in Events, Reflection
This post was written in memory of a friend by a group of travel bloggers. It aims to encourage others to follow their passion and dreams and also to reach out to others who may be in need.
Sunset Sunday-The St Regis Sabrage Sunset Celebration in Punta Mita
by Craig Zabransky on December 29, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Every Friday at the St. Regis Resort in Punta Mita the sunset is celebrated in style. Out come bottles of champagne to the lobby with a gentleman holding a long sharp saber. The Sabrage, the technique of slicing a bottle open with a saber (a special sword), is performed for all the guests to watch […]
Sunset Sunday-An Osa Peninsula Sunset in Costa Rica
by Craig Zabransky on December 22, 2013 in Sunset Sunday
I headed back to the main pavilion again on my second night to watch another Costa Rican sunset on the Osa Peninsula. With no rain this evening, I was not alone. Most of the guests of El Remanso Lodge were there with either a cup of delicious Costa Rican coffee or celebratory cocktails. We all […]
Favorite Resorts in Portugal
by Craig Zabransky on December 21, 2013 in Destination, Guest Post
Portugal has long been a favorite destination of sun-seeking holidaymakers, and it’s not hard to see why. With a temperate climate that promises scorching summers and mild winters, with a stunning capital city, large sprawling vineyards and beautiful rolling landscapes, it’s easy to fall in love with Portugal. For many sun-seekers, holidays to Portugal mean […]
Sunset Sunday-A Sunset at the Residents’ Beach Club in Punta Mita
by Craig Zabransky on December 15, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
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