Destinations

It's a new year, you know what that means, right? It's time to plan some new travel adventures! But there's one slight problem... you can't decide where to go! Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a trip comes right at the start: deciding on a...

February is fast approaching, and for party lovers, that means one thing: time to head to Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. Held every year before Lent, Carnival is almost unarguably the largest party in the world. It's estimated that about 2 million people attend...

It’s hard to find more colorful and lively Carnival celebrations than in the Caribbean. If you’re mulling over where you should head to celebrate, both Trinidad and Martinique might pop up on your radar. The two islands host their fair share of parades,...

This post was last updated October 8, 2023.  As cooler weather starts to set in, the allure of sun-drenched shores becomes ever more tempting. Consider jetting off to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago's vibrant capital, for a Caribbean escape. Whether...

If you plan on traveling through Europe, you're going to have to quickly adapt to a lot of different environments in a relatively short space of time. It’s the perfect destination to experience different cultures, but you'll also have to deal with...

Valentine's Day is here, folks!  That means chocolate boxes, red roses, and date nights everywhere. Want to make this romantic day a truly memorable one? Then, instead of spending a quiet evening at home or eating a typical meal at a nearby restaurant, why...

If December’s festive excesses have you feeling like you need a chilled-out, health-conscious, and contemplative break before truly diving into the new year, have a look at these lovely and laidback locations in the US. Across the globe, these destinations...

Overworked, stressed and hopelessly addicted to your technological devices... does this sound like you? Looks like you could really use some R&R (rest and relaxation). Let your hair down as you take a stroll down a secluded beach, read a book against the...

Sri Lanka is often a pleasant surprise for travelers. When Arab traders first came across the lush island that gave them sort-after spices and pearls they called it "Serendip" -- which in turn gave birth (thanks to Horace Walpole) to the word "Serendipity" --...

The lush state of Kerala, located in the southern peninsula of India, is touted as "God's own Country." With such a bold tourism slogan, you can expect the bar to be set pretty high. Well, Kerala does not disappoint. It's filled with pristine beaches,...

With a New Year, most of us begin looking ahead, more specifically to where the year will take us. And if you have the travel bug, you're wondering if this is the year you can reach as far as the deserts of Chile or climb up to the cliffs of the Faroe...

A city’s food is central to its culture. Any well seasoned (get it?) traveler will tell you that. The colors and flavors of a dish can invite you into the essence of a place. From the hands that press the olive oil to the spices placed on the table, it is...

While you may think summer is the best time to visit your favorite amusement parks, a number of parks across the U.S. will make you to think that winter is better. From the small to the big, many theme parks turn up the volume for the holidays. You'll see...

Don't get us wrong: we love donuts. But every now and then, a person can get tired of the same old fare -- particularly when it comes to baked goodies. If you're a culinary explorer with a sweet tooth, you probably crave something a little off the beaten path...