Once you’ve settled into your vacation resort and want to explore a little bit, how do you do so beyond just the pool and the restaurants? Here are a few ideas to get you out of your beach chair and off making memories on your own or with your travel mates.

CUISINE—INDULGE IN SOMETHING DELICIOUS Culinary tastings, cooking classes, food and beverage pairings, and other foodie activities can be a great way to delve into all a resort has to offer. Create a local dish or taste something totally new and different. Resorts like Vista Encantada and Hacienda Encantada in Los Cabos, Mexico, offer classes in salsa making or tequila tasting to entertain both your mind and your palate. It can be fun and satisfying to try new foods.

By Sharon Nolan