New Orleans serves up plenty of excitement for a weekend getaway. Those interested in delving deeper into Louisiana's history and culture will find further exploration outside the city rewarding.
Memorial Day weekend festivities in a resort setting, with golf, hiking, biking, swimming, and a scenic drive to Galena Summit as the principal activities (aside from the group hanging out at their vacation rentals).
Searching for smaller, local pubs and joints led to a magical world of fun folks, music, and terrific nightlife. Ireland's scenic beauty was evident in the Connemara region, Inishman (one of the Aran Islands), and especially in the stunning Blasket Islands.
A fun-packed two week trip to Maui, the family found the condo at the Hyochi Nikko to offer many advantages over the mega hotels, with nightly barbecues by the private beach and unobstructed island views. Daytime activities included swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, a ride down Haleakala volcano, repelling down water falls, a submarine ride from Lanai, Luaus, and more.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of their annual Memorial Day weekend gatherings, this group held a reunion at their alma mater and rented a bio-diesel party bus to get there and around. They stayed in the dorms, toured the campus, toured wineries, dined out, and even played touch football (and beer pong).
Seven stages of life, with the "most iconic" trips for whatever stage of life you're in. Are you in the Age of Conquest, or the Age of Romance? Regardless, we think you'll find some of these adventure travel ideas interesting, from motorcycle trips through Mexico to the French Polynesia island escape.