The Hotel Tropicana in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is an excellent choice when it comes to budget-friendly resorts that spare no luxury. The resort is situated on one of the most popular beaches in the state of Jalisco, Playa Los Muertos. It boasts over 200 clean and comfortable rooms that all have waterfront balconies and feature spectacular ocean views. Each room in the Tropicana is spacious and has a television, air conditioning, and oceanfront balconies
Villa Mango is one of 5 idyllic Airbnb vacation rentals in the complex called Casa Jacobo. It sits high atop a picturesque hill in the peace and love, hippie stronghold known as Sayulita, Mexico. The condo lies at the end of the street called Calle Naranjito and boasts incredible panoramic views of the village and the surrounding jungle. It is situated just a short walk or golf cart ride into the center of town and to Playa Sayulita or Playa de Los Muertos, where there are a plethora of great activities and amenities.
The Flamingo Vallarta Hotel and Marina is located in a convenient area of the Marina Vallarta area of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The hotel is the ideal stay for business travelers or those exhausted from a long travel schedule and is only minutes from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport. Aside from being in an excellent location, the hotel features great amenities such as a large outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant called La Palapa that serves food and drinks all day long
Cascade Falls is situated along spectacular Mabel Lake in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The falls are around 30-40 minutes drive from the village of Lumby and feature a short hike through a gorgeous moss-covered canyon and up to a glorious scene of beauty. The falls are freezing cold as they originate from glacial lakes that are located high in the mighty Monashee Mountains.
Albas Falls is a must-visit attraction that adventure seekers should definitely add to their Shuswap bucket list. The falls are located in a fairly remote part of the region in between the picturesque villages of St. Ives and Seymour Arm, British Columbia. It is situated off of Seymour Arm Forest Service Road in the Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park. Once in the park visitors will be treated to lush green rainforest that is supported by the moist air given off by the immense waterfall system.
The Hilltop Inn is situated in an ideal location that overlooks the city of Salmon Arm, in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The hotel is truly one of a kind and offers guests an affordable stay with tropical resort-style amenities. The main attraction of this gorgeous hotel is the large seasonal outdoor pool. Surrounding the pool area are immaculate gardens and landscaping featuring trickling ponds and waterfalls. On the inside, the hotel boasts 71 rooms and suites that focus on overall guest comfort.
The Salmon Arm Wharf is one of the Shuswap region’s most popular attractions. This large 440-foot pier is situated on beautiful Shuswap Lake and actually holds, not only the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in British Columbia and Canada’ but holds the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in North America’. The Salmon Arm Wharf was constructed in 1907, now over 100 years ago in order to deal with the large mudflats and swampy areas that exist at the head of Shuswap Lake.
The Raven Trail is located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, and features a flat 3 km trail with a wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms for bird watching. The area is one of the best bird-watching spots in the Shuswap region and is up there as one of the best in all of BC. The trail leads walkers through a migratory estuary and boasts a nice side trail that heads over a seasonal land bridge out to Christmas Island
The ancient El Rey Archaeological Zone is a Mayan ruin site that is situated in Cancun’s popular Hotel Zone. It is easily accessible and is part of an important historical Mayan trade route of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The Spanish words ‘El Rey’ directly translate in English as ‘The King’ which was aptly named after a stone sculpture that can be found at the site
Margaret Falls is an easily accessible waterfall that is situated in the small lakefront community known as Sunnybrae, British Columbia. The falls are considered to be part of the popular Herald Provincial Park, which lies on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake. To access the falls requires a short 20 minute (1.5 km) hike that is really more of a walk. it is very family-friendly as it can be enjoyed by almost anybody and is one of the few places where you could actually bring a wheelchair.
Are you thinking of making your escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of British Columbia? Consider visiting the paradise known as Sicamous and the Shuswap region. Located in the interior of the province, Sicamous is a place to unplug, a place where all you can hear is the wilderness whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Where the crystal clear lake waters lap you up in their lukewarm summer embrace. Sicamous can give you all that and more with a plethora of fun activities
Dubrovnik is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, a famous walled city with a population of just 43,000 people. In 1979, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, which recognized the charming medieval architecture and fortified old town. It survived an earthquake in 1667 which almost destroyed the entire city, and in 1991 survived the civil war. It was besieged for seven months during the Croatian War of Independence, but significant restoration work has seen it become a primary destination for tourists in Croatia.
Ashton Creek Natural Waterslides is a hidden gem of the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is one of the most beautiful attractions in the region. It features natural smooth rocks that allow visitors to slide into pools of crystal clear mountain water, or meander through stunning ravines and canyons that are home to natural jacuzzis of brisk but refreshing water.
Osoyoos is a small beach town situated on the USA/Canada border. It is well-known for being the hottest spot in the country and is a popular vacation destination. It is an isthmus town which means it is located on a narrow strip of land separating two bodies of water, those being the north and south half of beautiful Osoyoos Lake. The village is part of the arid South Okanagan region in British Columbia, which is an area known for its abundance of lakes, sunshine, and warm weather.
Situated on 11 Kilometers of breathtaking Okanagan Lake shoreline is the idyllic town of Peachland, British Columbia. The village is located in the Okanagan Valley between the cities of Kelowna and Pentiction, making it the perfect jump-off point for your summer vacation. Peachland not only brings in tourism with its near-perfect beaches but also boasts easy access to world-class wineries and vineyards, as well as incredibly scenic hiking trails.
Cosens Creek Falls is a gorgeous little waterfall that is situated within Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. It isn’t a very well-known attraction and up until recently, not many people were even aware of its existence. it is a seasonal waterfall, so your experience at the falls will depend on what time of year you choose to visit. We visited at the end of winter in March and it was beautiful, but nothing too spectacular.
Pinagbuyutan Island is a favorite among tourists visiting El Nido, Philippines, and is one of the most beautiful spots in the Palawan archipelago. This breathtaking attraction is only accessible by taking one of the local island-hopping boat tours. It has incredible geologic features boasting dramatic towering cliffs that shoot straight up from the sea and are topped off with lush jungle vegetation. The island is home to several stretches of stunning white sand beach and a small cottage that is home to the caretakers of the island.
The gorgeous gem known as Crawford Falls is located in Canyon Falls Park and is situated in the hills of the Lower Mission area of Kelowna, British Columbia. Getting down to the falls requires a short 2 km hike that takes approximately 20 minutes and has a moderate to difficult grade. You will need to hike down into the canyon and walk along the edge of Bellevue Creek which will lead you to the falls. There are two sets of falls, the upper (40 feet) and lower (20 feet). You will reach the lower falls first and then if you decide to and the conditions are right you can climb up the side of the falls and continue on for another 10 minutes to the upper falls.
Dreaming about lovely tropical islands and crystal clear blue water, well you may want to start considering a trip to Palawan, Philippines, so you can enjoy places like Exotic Island (Cayoya Island). Palawan is a chain of 1,780 islands is a popular up-and-coming tourist destination and for good reason, as it is incredibly beautiful. Palawan offers visitors the opportunity to take in its unique geologic rock formations, white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and jungles teeming with endemic wildlife.
If quaint and charming checks your list then Santa Cruz’s small neighboring beach town Capitola might just be perfect for your next vacation. Capitola is what California beach cities used to be and provides its residents and visitors with a quiet laid-back lifestyle that is hard to find on the California Coast these days. It is slightly quirky with its colorful Venetian-style beachfront condos and tends to conjure up a warm welcoming feel as you meander through its car-less back streets.
