DuJour’s Travel Guide for Adventurous Vacations

by Natasha Wolff | November 18, 2014 9:59 am

Flying around the world on a private jet, practicing yoga with elephants in Africa and glamping in the treetops of the jungle are just a few of our favorite adventure-based vacation ideas. When you take one of these thrilling trips, nearly everything you try will feel new and exciting, from exotic foods to daredevil activities. What are you waiting for? Fasten your seatbelts and dive right in!

A Complete Guide to Vacationing in French Polynesia[1]
Everything you need to know, from chartering yachts to eating like a local, when visiting this tropical paradise.

Travel to One of Central America’s Best-Kept Secrets[2]
Beyond ancient Mayan ruins, Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán has long been a muse to artists and writers.

The DuJour Bucket List: Marrakech[3]
Six things you can’t miss in Morocco’s most exciting city.

The Bucket List: Great Britain
[4]Six of the most exclusive, life-altering offerings to experience across the pond.

Tree House Hotels
[5]A bird’s-eye view is just the beginning at these luxury resorts.

“Glamping” in Pop-Up Abodes[6]
These chic prefab pods offer a new way to explore the great outdoors. We size up the growing world of “microarchitecture.”

The Bucket List: Hong Kong
[7]
From cooking dim sum with a master chef to chartering a chopper, explore eight of this Chinese city’s most exclusive, life-altering offerings.

George Clooney’s Lake Como Playbook[8]
[9]Here’s how and where to find romance in this Italian getaway.

Balloon Rides in Bagan, Myanmar
[10]Travel team Jungles in Paris takes you along for the ride of your life in this wondrous ancient city.

A 3-Week World Tour[11]
Money rich and time poor? A month-long jaunt around the world aboard a private jet could be your best ticket. 

An Unforgettable Trip to Italy: Piedmont, Italy[12]
Hedonists and epicures, rejoice! Read about the ultimate autumn getaway.

8 Bizarre Luxury Destinations[13]
North Korea’s upscale ski resort isn’t the only ironic travel oddity—here, a list of the world’s strangest spots.

Room Request! The Phinda Private Game Reserve[14]
An insider gives us the scoop on this South African destination.

When in Chile[15]
From Santiago to Valparaiso—with wine country in between—here’s how to make the most of your visit to South America’s hippest destination.

A Luxury Arctic Cruise[16]
A high-end cruise brings you to blue icebergs, polar bears and other glacial wonders. 

An Extraordinary Trip to China[17]
Float down Guilin’s sleepy landscape and discover the untouched beauty of Li River’s banks. 

Into The Wild, The Luxe Way[18]
Experiencing the great outdoors from the comforts of a 977-square-foot tent.

The Luxe “Un-Hotel”[19]
Five-star accommodations exist beyond the standard hotel suite—these three companies lead the way.

Rediscovering Vietn[20]am[21]
Culture rich and postcard perfect, a regal country gets new life. 

Southern Rising: Extreme Travel in Chile[22]
You’re way off the grid and deep in the desert. But how far are you willing to go to get away?

Morocco: An Insider’s Guide[23]
The shops, hotels, restaurants and hotspots making Morocco sizzle right now.

Stay In The Home (Exchange) Of Your Dreams![24]
Swap your vacation home for one of these six stunners around the world. 

The Sustainable Side of Modern Resorts[25]
A new surge of eco-minded hotels is minimizing the impact of adventurous travelers. 

Scenic Tout: The Most Spectacular Hotel Views[26]
Where to check in (and we mean down to the suite number) to check out some of the world’s most beautiful, breathtaking views. 

5 Kid-Friendly Destinations[27]
These escapes—from Vail, Colorado to Mykonos, Greece—will delight the whole family. 

Beyond Seabiscuit: Animal-Loving Getaways
[28]
Horseback rides are no longer just on the beach—they’re going under water. A film by Jungles In Paris captures the action on Jamaica’s shore. Plus: 6 more creature-centric destinations.

The High Life on Panama’s Private Jungle Island
[29]What you get when you charter Jean Pigozzi’s Isla Simca—an eco-friendly and totally exclusive slice of Central America.

Paradise in Providenciales[30]
One photographer embarks on a photo journey through this stunning Turks and Caicos island.

A Vacation Guide to St. Barths[31]
Elodie Khayat, owner of the Melrose Place boutique Elodie K, shares her must-visit spots in this tropical paradise.

A Travel Guide to Turkey[32]
Whether by land, sea or air, Turkey is a country of many views, each more beautiful than the last.

Winter Wanderlust[33]
From a sprawling chalet in the French Alps to cozy cabin-style accommodations in Colorado, here are 10 of the world’s most stunning snowy escapes.

 

Main photograph by Christopher Michael, courtesy of Butterfield & Robinson

Endnotes:
  1. A Complete Guide to Vacationing in French Polynesia: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/french-polynesia-travel-guide-society-islands-food-hotels/
  2. Travel to One of Central America’s Best-Kept Secrets: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/guatemala-lake-atitlan-travel-guide-pictures/
  3. The DuJour Bucket List: Marrakech: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/marrekech-morocco-travel-guide/
  4. The Bucket List: Great Britain
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/united-kingdom-travel-ideas-activities/
  5. Tree House Hotels
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/tree-house-hotels-jungle-resorts/
  6. “Glamping” in Pop-Up Abodes: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/luxury-camping-glamping/
  7. The Bucket List: Hong Kong
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/hong-kong-guide-to-shopping-dining-activities/
  8. George Clooney’s Lake Como Playbook: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/lake-como-most-romantic-hotspots-george-clooney/

  9. : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/lake-como-most-romantic-hotspots-george-clooney/
  10. Balloon Rides in Bagan, Myanmar
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/bagan-myanmar-travel-guide-balloon-rides-jungles-in-paris-video/
  11. A 3-Week World Tour: http://dujour.com/articles/private-jet-trips-around-the-world-2015
  12. An Unforgettable Trip to Italy: Piedmont, Italy: http://dujour.com/articles/an-unforgettable-fall-trip-piedmont-italy
  13. 8 Bizarre Luxury Destinations: http://dujour.com/articles/bizarre-luxury-travel-destinations
  14. Room Request! The Phinda Private Game Reserve: http://dujour.com/articles/phinda-private-game-reserve-best-lodge-photos
  15. When in Chile: http://dujour.com/articles/santiago-valparaiso-wine-country-chile-travel-tips
  16. A Luxury Arctic Cruise: http://dujour.com/galleries/a-luxury-arctic-cruise
  17. An Extraordinary Trip to China: http://dujour.com/articles/luxury-on-china-li-river-jungles-in-paris-travel-video
  18. Into The Wild, The Luxe Way: http://dujour.com/galleries/paws-up-luxury-camping
  19. The Luxe “Un-Hotel”: http://dujour.com/galleries/luxury-vacation-rentals-home-exchanges
  20. Rediscovering Vietn: http://dujour.com/galleries/vietnam-hue-da-nang-luxury-travel-tips-photos
  21. am: http://dujour.com/galleries/vietnam-hue-da-nang-luxury-travel-tips-photos
  22. Southern Rising: Extreme Travel in Chile: http://dujour.com/galleries/extreme-traveling-in-chile
  23. Morocco: An Insider’s Guide: http://dujour.com/articles/morocco-an-insiders-guide
  24. Stay In The Home (Exchange) Of Your Dreams!: http://dujour.com/galleries/stay-in-the-home-exchange-of-your-dreams
  25. The Sustainable Side of Modern Resorts: http://dujour.com/galleries/beautiful-eco-friendly-hotels-resorts
  26. Scenic Tout: The Most Spectacular Hotel Views: http://dujour.com/galleries/hotels-with-the-best-views-in-the-world
  27. 5 Kid-Friendly Destinations: http://dujour.com/galleries/family-travel-destinations
  28. Beyond Seabiscuit: Animal-Loving Getaways
    : http://dujour.com/articles/half-moon-jamaica-horse-swimming-animal-friendly-getaways
  29. The High Life on Panama’s Private Jungle Island
    : http://dujour.com/lifestyle/isla-simca-private-jungle-island-panama/
  30. Paradise in Providenciales: http://dujour.com/gallery/turks-caicos-providenciales-travel-diary-photos/
  31. A Vacation Guide to St. Barths: http://dujour.com/gallery/st-barths-travel-restaurants-hotel-guide/
  32. A Travel Guide to Turkey: http://dujour.com/lifestyle/turkey-hotel-restaurants-sightseeing-travel-guide/
  33. Winter Wanderlust: http://dujour.com/gallery/best-winter-vacation-spots-snow-skiing/

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