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Vinal Desai Burbeck
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER AT WANDERLARK
WEBSITE wanderlark . com
INSTAGRAM instagram . com / wanderlarktravel
“ Personally , I love being on the water — including in and around cities . I always recommend that my clients see their urban destinations from the water , if possible , to relax and enjoy the views . One of my alltime favorite water-based experiences is a champagne tasting cruise on the Seine in Paris . It is incredibly scenic , and the bubbles add a celebratory touch , making it the perfect addition to a honeymoon or other special occasion trip .”
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Kimberly Sullivan
TRAVEL ADVISOR AT LUXURY PARADISE TRAVELS LLC
WEBSITE luxuryparadisetravels . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / luxuryparadisetravels
“ When I stayed at Maitai Rangiroa , I went drift diving and saw black tip sharks . Rangiroa is one of the largest coral atolls in the world . Atolls are remains of volcanic islands that have sunk back into the ocean under their own weight after millions of years , leaving behind only the reef . Inside the ring of the atoll , the ocean transforms into a placid lagoon with clear waters that are a haven for marine life . Being a scuba diver for over 20 years , the drift diving was a new experience for me . I snorkeled with the natural water flow along with sharks , dolphins , rays and all sorts of fish from Polynesian waters . It ’ s important to note that Avatoru , Rangiroa does not abound in wide , sandy beaches — sand seekers should visit beaches elsewhere on the atoll .”
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Dr . Terika L . Haynes
CEO AND FOUNDER OF DYNAMITE TRAVEL
WEBSITE sodynamite . com
INSTAGRAM instagram . com / dynamitetravel
“ My unexpected destination for water fun is the island of Saba . Saba is the smallest island in the Caribbean making it one of the most remote destinations in the world . The island is known as the ‘ Unspoiled Queen ’ because of its remoteness which makes it inviting for a diverse collection of wildlife and marine life . Saba is considered to be one of the top diving destinations in the entire Caribbean . Diving enthusiasts love Saba as it has a diverse collection of coral reefs and lots more . Saba and Saba Bank were recently designated as a Hope Spot by the Mission Blue organization to recognize the conservation and preservation for the island ’ s waters .”
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Keith Nootbaar
OWNER OF CLEVELAND CRUISE AND TRAVEL
WEBSITE clevelandcruisetravel . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / clevelandcruisetravel
“ When one thinks about water-focused excursions , one thinks of snorkeling , rum cruises , pirate ships and the like . However , one of my favorite water-focused excursions that I have been on was a cruise in January from Puerto Vallarta to the Marietas Islands , the islands set 22 ½ miles from Puerto Vallarta at the mouth of the Banderas Bay . In the winter , especially January and February , Banderas Bay is filled with ocean mammals . Humpback whales , dolphins and orcas are all in abundance . In the 1 ½ hour trek to the island that January morning we saw them all up close and in the wild . What an experience !”
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