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  • #10: Cook Islands — a chain of secluded islands in the heart of the South Pacific.

    Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa
    Aitutaki, Cook Islands, South Pacific
    www.aitutakilagoonresort.com
    The only overwater bungalows in the Cook Islands

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  • #9 Triple Creek Ranch — nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana, this ranch provides relaxation four-star style. Open year-round, cabins available, nightly rates, children allowed only if the entire ranch is reserved. In the summer, guests enjoy fly-fishing, golf, and white water rafting.

    Triple Creek Ranch
    Darby, Montana
    www.triplecreekranch.com

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  • #8 Grenada, West Indies — known as "the spice of the Caribbean," a colorful island encounter where you'll find more spices per square mile than anywhere else in the world.

    Laluna
    St. George's, Grenada, West Indies
    www.laluna.com
    Sixteen one- and two-bedroom cottages are designed in an open style to enjoy the panoramic view of one of the most intimate bays in the Caribbean. Nightly rates based on double occupancy

    Aquanauts dive boats
    St. George's, Grenada, West Indies
    www.aquanautsgrenada.com

    Bel Air Plantation
    www.belairplantation.com
    Located on the Southeastern side of the lush tropical island of Grenada, 11 villas and cottages overlooking the bay.

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  • #7 Park City, Utah — a Rocky Mountain high with three premier skiing resorts to choose from and a world-class Olympic park open to the public.

    Ski Utah
    www.skiutah.com

    Stein Eriksen Lodge
    Park City, Utah
    www.steinlodge.com
    Year-round property situated on the pristine slopes of Deer Valley Resort

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  • #6 Belize — boasts the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and is the cradle of Mayan civilization.

    Cave tour at Actun Tunichil Muknal
    www.belizex.com
    Witness spectacular visions of the jungle, Maya Mountains and wildlife while trekking across rivers and remote jungle trails. Challenging — a good level of physical fitness required and an ability to swim is a plus.

    Chaa Creek Lodge
    www.chaacreek.com
    This adventure center, rainforest reserve and spa has pioneered natural history travel to Belize since 1981 — a private, 340-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains.

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  • #5 Zermatt, Switzerland — home to the legendary Matterhorn and "the crown of Switzerland."

    Gorge Adventure
    www.zermattonline.ch
    The passage through the Gorner Gorge between Furi (1,865 meters) and Zermatt (1,620 meters) is about one kilometer and takes three to four hours. Highlights of the climb include three sections to rappel and three sections of pulleys — guests are secured the entire time.

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  • # 4 Jamaica — known for exquisite hideaways and its growing Eco-tourism, all of which add up to an adventurer's paradise.

    The Caves Hotel
    Negril, Jamaica
    www.islandoutpost.com
    An organic interpretation of romance, 10 handcrafted cottages planted in a garden on the edge of the sea, all-inclusive nightly rates

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  • #3 Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada — a magical crystal cathedral that rises out of the winter wonderland landscape like an icy mirage. Heated bathrooms and changing rooms are conveniently located nearby and day admission is available for those who don't wish to spend the night.

    Ice Hotel
    Quebec, Canada
    www.icehotel-canada.com

    Aux Anciens Canadiens restaurant
    www.auxancienscanadiens.qc.ca

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  • #2 Costa Rica — enjoy the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean on the other, making it a haven for water sports.

    Costa Rica Expeditions
    www.costaricaexpeditions.com
    Nine-day river and rainforest adventures available

    Florblanca Resorts
    Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
    www.centralamerica.com
    Rent by night, 10 villas, gourmet breakfast included, thatch-roof, teak-floor dojo, massage, horseback riding and other activities available at this beachfront resort

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  • #1 Whistler, British Columbia — the Number One ski resort in North America, with a mile -high mountain and a picturesque alpine village. Heli-skiing season runs December through April and you can ordinarily purchase a video of one of your runs.

    Fairmont Chateau Whistler
    Whistler, BC, Canada
    www.fairmont.com
    Located at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains and future home of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
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