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Pop quiz: does peering through a telescope at distant stars sound like a fun night out? Would you rather examine giant sloth fossils than relax on the beach? And when you’re at the beach, would you prefer to follow hermit crabs and peer in tide pools instead of working on a tan? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you might just be a science geek traveler.

After a near-life-threatening diagnosis in 2009, Kiko Mathews decided to pack in her teaching job and embark on an adventure that would lead her to some extraordinary places. Finding her feet again while traveling in Africa, Kiko discovered her love of paddleboarding, which became the catalyst for her various initiatives aiming to empower women and encourage an active lifestyle.

The first date, the first kiss, and the first trip are essential rites of passage that shape the early stages of a relationship. Traveling together can reveal much about each person’s preferences and adaptability. For instance, does one partner yearn for early morning surf sessions while the other prefers relaxed beach lounging? Such scenarios can either bring couples closer or create tension, especially during adventure travel.

The world’s first modern flight wasn’t pretty. On a windy December morning in 1903, Orville Wright released the wire that tethered his wood-and-fabric flying machine to the sand flats of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. As his brother Wilbur steadied the wing, Orville piloted forward. The plane lurched up, bucked into the wind and then stayed airborne…for 12 world-changing seconds. Today, the First in Flight State celebrates its sky-chasing heritage with a slew of airborne adventures. Hold tight!

There’s a lot to like about Tampa Bay’s beaches, from the powdery sand to the calm, warm waters of the Gulf – perfect for a relaxing day spent wading and floating. However, like most beaches, they also come with a chance of sunburn, afternoon showers and/or crowds of spring breakers and tourists.