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Wepa! This Latino commonwealth of the U.S. remains a vacation gem, whether it's the bright lights and colonial quarter of San Juan; the laid-back, castaway feel of isles Vieques and…

For millions each year, no vacation is complete without exploring the huge variety of museums throughout the world. Here's a place to discuss our favorites, & what's hot in the world's museums.

It's long, narrow, and pulchritudinous, from the wilds of Tierra del Fuego in the south up to the Atacama desert in the north. Other highlights: gracious coastal cities…

With its polders, windmills, and canal-crossed cities of Amsterdam and Delft, this picturesque country (also called Holland by some) is like no other in Europe. Definitely worth going Dutch!

Sure, it's a barren island in the North Atlantic -- yet with its hopping capital of Reykjavík, impressive nature, and adventure tourism (oh, and Björk), it still manages to be one of the world's cooler -…

Can it make sense to get some procedures done abroad, in countries where quality is good but prices are a fraction of what they are at home? Not so fast - there can be pitfalls, too. A look at the pluses and…

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers in between) -- many luxury but some surprisingly…

Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest mom-and-pops - that's our focus…

A diverse, mostly forested state of rugged coast, spectacular Cascades range, wine country, and kick-butt culture and urban scenes in in places like Portland,…

Your picks of the hottest nightspots (or dayspots, for that matter) across the planet. Bottoms up and boogie away!


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Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to…

Politics notwithstanding (still in the grips of the Daniel Ortega dictatorship), Central America's largest country welcomes visitors and indeed is becoming a hot ecotourism destination, with…

As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport, and Paradise…

Travel promotes freedom and understanding, but human beings being what they are, all too often politics and conflict can get in the way. What do you think about the relationship between politics and travel, and how…

Different aspects of the culture that developed across the world in the wake of Christopher Columbus' voyages of exploration. And also para todos los que quieran practicar el español -- ¡la lengua…

Anything and everything about la Città Eterna - facts, history, stories, legends, curiosities, as well as dining, shopping, lodging, and attractions. Because there´s no place…

Here we´re dedicated to celebrating cities across the world, as well as giving folks the opportunity to connect with someone who lives in a city they want to visit, as well as showcase their hometowns´…

Jewish travelers find that visiting synagogues/communities adds an interesting dimension to trips. For all travelers, discovering Jewish historical "footprints" leads to greater understanding of cultural forces…

An admittedly drier but potentially critical corner of travel - don't leave home without it!

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So much of our travels can be enjoyed through the prism of literature. Some writers are intrinsically connected to a destination and you can still visit places associated with them. Just a very few examples: …

One of the Caribbean's largest islands famously has its problems, but also plenty of rewards, from the cliffs of Negril to the waterfalls near Ocho Rios and…

Outside cosmopolitan Warsaw, Eastern Europe's largest country is well worth the trip for its atmospheric, historic cities like Cracow; Europe's largest primeval…

Another Central American eco-powerhouse, its rainforests, beaches, canal, and castaway islets are complemented by Panama City, the most dynamic urb in Central America, offering a…

Scandinavia's biggest country has had a long and influential history -- meaning lots of impressive architecture, historic sights, folklore, and culture. The Stockholm archipelago is…