So a trip to Mexico may not be advised at the moment. And Hawaii ... been there, done that. Why not step out of your comfort zone and try something a little less familiar?

www.piratesweekfestival.com

Spend 11 days in the Cayman Islands celebrating eye patches and men who say "Arrrrghh" with games, music, food, a mock pirate invasion, fireworks and lots of fun for the kids.

www.cheese-rolling.co.uk

Every May hundreds of competitors race 200 yards down a near-vertical slope in pursuit of a 7-pound Double Gloucester cheese at the Cheese Rolling Festival in Gloucester, England.

www.cocofest.com

The Coconut Festival at the Sun Splash Family Water Park in Cape Coral, Fla., features music, entertainment, carnival rides, tropical food, contests, coconut crafts, fireworks and more.

www.ink-n-iron.com

This tattoo festival takes place aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif. Despite having more than 200 tattoo vendors, a burlesque show and an inked beauties pin-up pageant, the weekend is family-friendly.

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion that interests you? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

EXCERPT "Two roads diverged in a wood and I, I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference." --Robert Frost

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