In a world of polluted air and water, one virginal place remains.  A place where fresh air carries the fragrances of pine, flowers and sea.  A place where smog, contamination and toxins do not intrude. 

No need to look across the globe, just look a little south, two to three hours from gateway cities in the United States. Stay in the zone, timezone that is, as Central America is either in the same timezone or only one or two away from where you live.  No recovery from jet lag here.

The interior unfolds like a giant, outdoor zoo, and the underwater world turns into a Technicolor aquarium.  Nature junkies can dive the coral reefs in the morning and climb to glorious waterfalls of the mountain jungles in the afternoon.  Surfers will find waves that rival most in the world.  There is even diversity in fishing, from fly fishing for the trifecta of tarpon, bonefish, and permit, to going after the big boys in the deep sea.  And for you amateur archaeologists out there, there are Mayan ruins going back 4000 years with temples rising well above the jungle canopy. 

Throw in a few thousand cayes (keys) with pristine sandy beaches; the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere (2nd in the world); the brilliant turquoise colored water on the Caribbean side and the deep blue hue of the water on the Pacific; friendly, smiling people; a few National Geographic moments with wildlife, and you have the makings of the adventure of a lifetime.