{"id":18322,"date":"2022-04-14T01:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T01:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=18322"},"modified":"2022-04-14T02:13:12","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T02:13:12","slug":"want-new-travel-experiences-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/want-new-travel-experiences-push","title":{"rendered":"Want New Travel Experiences? How to Push Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s ziplining or scuba diving, some exciting new travel ideas can add to your trip!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A major benefit of traveling is getting to see new places and enjoy new experiences, but let\u2019s face it\u2014sometimes it\u2019s easy to fall into a routine. Hitting the beach over and over is great, but pushing a bit past your comfort zone is often how incredible vacation experiences and<\/span> favorite travel memories<\/span><\/a> are made!<\/span><\/p>\n

So whether that means nudging<\/span> your travel personality<\/span><\/a> towards an adrenaline junkie or finding new cultural experiences, here are some ideas for how (and where!) to push yourself into amazing travel experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some forms of adventure are found under the sea!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See Some Serious Reefs:<\/b><\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve popped your head underwater just off the beach for a peek of colorful coral and tropical fish, but why not take it a step further? Visiting a major reef can immerse you further in the wonders of the deep.<\/span><\/p>\n

You likely know about the Great Barrier Reef in<\/span> Australia<\/span><\/a>, and with good reason. The largest barrier reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, packed with more than 400 kinds of coral and sea creatures like angelfish, parrotfish, clownfish and surgeonfish (many may know from <\/span>Finding Nemo<\/span><\/i>).<\/span><\/p>\n

But did you know the western hemisphere has its own enormous reef? In<\/span> Belize<\/span><\/a>, the world\u2019s second largest barrier reef boasts manta rays, nurse sharks, and more than 500 fish species like porcupine fish, barracuda, and yellowtail snapper\u2014not to mention countless coral like the aptly named Staghorn coral.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adventurous extra: Try<\/span><\/i> scuba diving after dark<\/span><\/i><\/a>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Take the plunge, or swing on in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Take the plunge:<\/b><\/p>\n

Cliff jumping is an easy way to push yourself on your next vacation; all it takes is one small step. Or if you\u2019re feeling bold, one giant leap! There are plenty of places you can dive down dozens of feet into water below:<\/span><\/p>\n

Merida, Mexico<\/span><\/a> for example, one of the<\/span> top places to travel in 2022<\/span><\/a>, is near many cenotes\u2014giant sinkholes holes naturally filled in with rainwater. They\u2019re often \u201chidden\u201d in lush jungles so make for a picturesque plunge!<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking of, Dunn\u2019s River Falls near<\/span> Ocho Rios, Jamaica<\/span><\/a> is a beauty too! Multiple cascading waterfalls all rush into the water below, and once you\u2019re there you can take a turn jumping off a ledge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adventurous extra: Get further into the water on a rope swing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Some sightseeing trips are wilder than others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Walk on the wild side:<\/b><\/p>\n

Getting up close and personal with animals is a great way to push yourself on vacation too-especially if you\u2019re venturing into the wilderness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Critter curious? Look no further than our 49<\/span>th<\/span> state. You\u2019ll never forget seeing Alaska\u2019s<\/span> official animal<\/span><\/a>, the enormous Alaskan moose which is the largest of the species. But the Last Frontier also has the largest populations of bald eagles <\/span>in the world<\/span><\/i>, and a venture into their national parks gives you a good chance at sighting these majestic birds.<\/span><\/p>\n

And<\/span> Australia has simply too much wildlife<\/span><\/a> on land as well not to mention it again\u2014with koala sanctuaries, platypus, wild kangaroos aplenty, Tasmanian devils and crocodiles, it’s truly the spot for seeing unique creatures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Adventurous extra: Stop in <\/span><\/i>New Zealand<\/span><\/i><\/a> to see kiwis, one of the more <\/span><\/i>interesting national animals<\/span><\/i><\/a> out there!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Push yourself to learn about new cultures on your next trip too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Culture and Coastlines<\/b><\/p>\n

Seeing something new broadens your horizons, whether that be land features or unique new cultures, and some places offer both!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Across Scandinavia for example, fjords are narrow inlets once carved by glaciers that stretch from the sea far inland, like the 66-mile<\/span> Njordfjord<\/span><\/a>. And the region\u2019s history and mythology includes Viking tales and structures like in the medieval town of<\/span> Visby<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>as well as famous Hans Christen Anderson stories and a statue to his masterpiece <\/span>\u201cThe Little Mermaid\u201d <\/span><\/i>in <\/span>Copenhagen<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Far on the other side of the world,<\/span> Hawaii<\/span><\/a>\u2019s volcanoes influence the native culture and coastline. Eruptions <\/span>added to the coast<\/span><\/i> (even recently) when flowing lava meets the Pacific, and many Hawaiian legends and songs feature the volcano goddess \u201cPele\u201d who you wouldn\u2019t want to anger!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adventurous extra: <\/span><\/i>Some villages near<\/span> Olden, Norway<\/span><\/a> have farms 2,000 years old!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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