| by Roy Witman | | | | some of the best surfing in the world. Hike |
| The word "vacation" means different things to | | | | through lava fields to the top of active volcanoes |
| different people. Some want to lounge on the | | | | for up-close views of fire pits, lava tubes and an |
| beach sipping a piña colada while others | | | | 11-mile crater rim. Dolphin encounters, off-road |
| crave adventure. Before booking your next | | | | adventures and more are also available. |
| vacation, you'll want to make sure the destination | | | | Number 2 - Alaska |
| offers what you're looking for. | | | | Just imagine yourself flying across an expanse of |
| Vacation spots such as Europe center around | | | | solid white with a team of dogs under your |
| history and culture more than activities. While | | | | control. Dog sledding is just one of the many |
| sightseeing and tours are plentiful, those with a | | | | quests Alaska delivers. Tour the Inside Passage |
| need for speed will likely long for something more. | | | | for a salmon-fishing tour guaranteed to get your |
| With that in mind, here are my recommendations | | | | heart pumping. Hop a high-speed catamaran and |
| for the top 5 action-packed destinations. | | | | zip past blue icebergs, as white thunder crashes all |
| Number 5 - Mexico | | | | around you, or explore the most remote areas of |
| From Cozumel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico offers | | | | the Juneau Icefield by foot. The frozen tundra |
| a great variety of activities for thrill seekers. Hike | | | | awaits! |
| through dense rainforests or explore jungles, | | | | Number 1 - The Caribbean |
| plunge down a natural waterfall, race off on a | | | | Reportedly the number-one cruise vacation spot |
| Baja four-wheeler adventure or Jeep safari, soar | | | | of all time, the Caribbean is comprised of a string |
| to new heights while parasailing high above the | | | | of small islands dotted throughout the Atlantic |
| ocean and much more. | | | | Ocean. There's little wonder why with all the |
| Number 4 - The Bahamas | | | | thrilling excursions you can participate in. Climb |
| One of the most popular cruise destinations, the | | | | Jamaica's Dunn's River Falls, go whitewater rafting |
| Bahamas gives you plenty of opportunities for | | | | or mountain biking in Costa Rica's rainforests. |
| fun. Swim with dolphins or dive deeper with a | | | | Snorkel with stingrays, ride horses on the |
| guided scuba adventure. Participate in an actual | | | | beach… from helmet diving to jungle-river |
| race aboard one of two America's Cup vessels as | | | | tubing, you'd better take your vitamins because |
| part of the sailing team or hop aboard a Thriller | | | | the Caribbean will keep you on your toes. |
| powerboat for a high-speed tour you'll not soon | | | | The world is filled with exceptional destinations for |
| forget. | | | | thrill seekers, but these 5 top the list of satisfying |
| Number 3 - Hawaii | | | | the action lover's thirst. Before booking a cruise to |
| Hawaii has some of the most beautiful natural | | | | any location, check the list of available excursions |
| scenery in the world, but it is also filled with | | | | to ensure you'll have numerous options to keep |
| excitement for adventure seekers. Catch a wave | | | | you busy. |
| off Oahu's famous North Shore, which offers | | | | |