http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986581/swim-with-dolphins-sharks-or-stingrays Always wanted to swim with sea creatures like dolphins, sharks or stingrays? Take the plunge! Swimming with these fascinating sea creatures is an exhilarating experience that deserves a spot on any bucket list. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986581/swim-with-dolphins-sharks-or-stingrays Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:13:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986565/adventures-in-the-sky Is life getting too predictable? A shot of adrenaline might be just what the doctor ordered. Get your blood pumping with one of these adventures in the sky. After all, why should the girls on The Bachelor have all the fun? http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/986565/adventures-in-the-sky Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Elaina Verhoff Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:16:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/984635/3-best-us-vacation-spots-for-nature-lovers Do you love the great outdoors? Get a thrill from hiking, surfing, bird-watching, boat tours and expeditions under the sun? If so, forget the normal everyday vacation and book a getaway at one of these nature-oriented destinations! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/984635/3-best-us-vacation-spots-for-nature-lovers Living Travel Adventure Travel Claire Gallam Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983013/off-the-beaten-track-5-spots-around-the-world-to-really-get-away-from-it-all Get ready to get lost. If you feel like really getting away from it all, we've sourced some of the top spots around the world that will make you feel like you're a million miles away . http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983013/off-the-beaten-track-5-spots-around-the-world-to-really-get-away-from-it-all Living Travel Jessica Padykula Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971047/frequent-flier-get-to-know-4000-islands-laos Ready for take-off? This week Frequent Flier is heading to Southeast Asia to experience some laid-back island living in Laos. What we like to call a hidden gem, the 4000 islands offers a chance to unwind off the beaten track. Spend a few days lounging by the mighty Mekong River in this postcard-perfect spot in southern Laos. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971047/frequent-flier-get-to-know-4000-islands-laos Living Travel Adventure Travel Jessica Padykula Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/962610/top-10-reasons-to-visit-belize Ready for takeoff? This week SheKnows heads to Belize, where we fall head over heels for this captivating country. With a population of slightly more than 300,000, it's truly amazing how much this tiny Central American hot spot has to offer. Our grand tour covers sun and sand, water sports and eco-adventure. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/962610/top-10-reasons-to-visit-belize Living Travel Adventure Travel Jessica Padykula Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/823167/family-adventure-vacations-you-never-knew-existed If your definition of "family adventure vacation" is limited to crisis mode when you forget the portable DVD player, maybe it's time to expand your horizons a little. The following are a sampling of wild, wonderful, utterly unforgettable family vacations. Just don't be surprised if you get a call from a skeptical teacher after your kids hand in their "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" compositions. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/823167/family-adventure-vacations-you-never-knew-existed Living Travel Family Travel Sandy Smith Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:34:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821767/take-a-field-trip-to-spain Combine the American recession with the extravaganza of food, cultural immersion, and shopping that is Spain, and it’s no surprise students are choosing to study overseas to get their Spanish on. The Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language accredits various schools, so Americans as well as international students of all ages are visiting -- for a few weeks, months, sometimes even years. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821767/take-a-field-trip-to-spain Living Travel Adventure Travel Vicki Salemi Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:33:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821389/holiday-travel-hotels-with-shopping-incentives Calling all fashionistas: With the holidays in full swing, why not plan a shopping weekend? We’re not talking the Saturday jaunt to the mall with your best girlfriend, but a relaxing weekend away at a stylish hotel in the city, where you can shop all day and lounge luxuriously at night . The following chic hotels in cities known for fabulous shopping — Los Angeles, Chicago and, of course, New York — offer amazing discounts at the best stores and boutiques in town. Just don’t forget your cash or credit cards. Happy holiday shopping! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821389/holiday-travel-hotels-with-shopping-incentives Living Travel Adventure Travel Kristin Larson Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821317/travel-fitness-urban-runs-around-the-world If your New Year involves globe-trotting to faraway places, lacing up your running shoes on a bleary-eyed, jet-lagged morning may be the key to discovering corners of the city you might otherwise miss. Get your endorphins buzzing during your international travel with these picks for best urban runs around the world. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821317/travel-fitness-urban-runs-around-the-world Living Travel Adventure Travel Laura Keller Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/820575/Volunteer-vacations-for-families  If you're looking to strengthen your family bonds and teach your kids the importance of helping others, consider taking a family volunteer vacation. Most people assume they need to hop on a plane and cross the ocean to help those in need, but there are actually a number of volunteer destinations right here in the U.S.  When choosing a volunteer vacation, be sure to take into consideration the age, skills and personalities of your family members. Following are 10 exciting volunteer trips: http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/820575/Volunteer-vacations-for-families SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: City Guide Elaina Verhoff Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820294/Global-charities-How-to-plan-a-volunteer-vacation The holiday season is high time for baking, shopping, gift-giving, and get togethers, but the holidays are also prime time for two things that don’t seem, at first glance, to go together – taking vacations and giving to those less fortunate. Why not combine your time off with your charitable side? That’s right, take a volunteer vacation and help those in need. Here’s how to get involved in global charities. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/820294/Global-charities-How-to-plan-a-volunteer-vacation SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services Jessica Padykula Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/819808/Travel-India-An-Indian-odyssey-on-camel-back In the northwest region of India lies the colorful, desert state of Rajasthan. Known as the “Land of Kings,” it is home to a desert terrain marked with remnants of a rich and powerful past. Here the tinkle of sparkling bangles and silver anklets are hushed against the calls from sari vendors touting intricate fabrics. Weaving through the narrow alleyways of endless bazaars, you’ll find a sea of brilliantly colored turbans bobbing on camel back into the sandy horizon. It’s India at its best. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/819808/Travel-India-An-Indian-odyssey-on-camel-back Living Travel Adventure Travel Laura Keller Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/814849/mt-kilimanjaro-through-the-eyes-of-the-blind-1 Kristy Kevitt is anything but your typical superwoman. She works hard like the rest of us at her 9 to 5 job, but goes far beyond the call of duty to help the less fortunate. Among her Black Belt in Taekwondo, working to obliterate childhood obesity and being an active participant in Junior League, her most recent accomplishment was summiting Mount Kilimanjaro – with a team of eight blind people. Read on for insight into her journey! http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/814849/mt-kilimanjaro-through-the-eyes-of-the-blind-1 SheKnows Cares Health Sommer Caraway Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:53:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/813051/top-10-places-for-winter-sports-in-north-america Winter sports are abundant in North America and here are some of the best places for them! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/813051/top-10-places-for-winter-sports-in-north-america Living Travel Family Travel Rebecca Waldron Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/811498/10-great-places-to-zipline Few things beat soaring through the air on a cable over rich forests, bubbling rivers and native wildlife. With your adrenaline pumping as you glide above breathtaking landscapes, you'll hardly worry about how far you are from the ground. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/811498/10-great-places-to-zipline Living Travel Road Trips & Air Travel Corie Russell