This first Wellness Beach Adventure in December will be eight nights and nine fun-filled days.

FORBES: Let The Sun Do Its Magic: A Wellness Beach Adventure In Costa Rica

Each Wellness Beach Adventure is unique, as we recruit different and experienced, professional trainers to participate in the program.

FORBES: Let The Sun Do Its Magic: A Wellness Beach Adventure In Costa Rica

"Nobody reads news reports about the wonderful and pleasant gaming aspects of Hello Kitty Island Adventure or Barbie's Beach Vacation, " said Whittle.

CNN: Sony goes hunting for big game

The WP-N1 will allow users to bring their Nikon 1 camera on a beach vacation or water sport adventure like kayaking, jet skiing, snorkeling and surfing without having to worry about damage from the water.

ENGADGET: Nikon 1 J2 mirrorless camera: minor control tweaks, $549, ships in September

Germany is superb cycling territory, whether you are after a leisurely spin along the beach, an adrenalin-fuelled mountain exploration or a multiday bike-touring adventure.

BBC: Getting fresh in Germany: Cycling, hiking and skiing

But despite its proximity to the beach, it goes mostly unnoticed, said Geoff Grandberg, who runs the urban adventure tour company Spelunk NYC.

BBC: Abandoned New York City

At Disneyland in Anaheim, the oldest of the company's four theme parks, the company is building California Adventure, a microcosm of the state that will allow the tourist in a hurry to visit Venice Beach, Napa Valley, the Golden Gate, a redwood grove and a host of other sights that in real life are inconveniently scattered, all in a single day.

ECONOMIST: Some of the best tourist destinations are man-made