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This breathtaking Caribbean island is known for its volcanic mountains, lush rainforests, turquoise waters, and beautiful beaches. Whether you want to relax on soft golden sand, enjoy water sports, watch a Caribbean sunset, or simply escape the crowds, the best beaches in Saint Lucia offer something for every type of traveller.

From the famous beaches around Soufrière to peaceful coastal spots near Rodney Bay, exploring the island's coastline can make your Caribbean holiday truly memorable. Here

Adam Smigielski


In good part because of its long civil war (from 1983 to 2009), this mostly Buddhist island nation of 22 million, located in the Indian Ocean to the southeast of India, is afflicted by overtourism yet is now attracting increasing numbers of visitors thanks to an amazing trove of sights and experiences, from coconut-palm-fringed beaches (some of which are great for surfing!); lush tea plantations; exciting wildlife-spotting safaris; a delectable cuisine; and friendly locals not

Hugo Elby 

Shaped like a butterfly from the air, Guadeloupe somehow slips between the cracks when it comes to booking travel to the Caribbean, in favor of the likes of Barbados, Jamaica, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic. But that´s actually part of its appeal.

Guadeloupe is actually an overseas département of France, meaning the euro is the currency, baguettes appear everywhere, and locals carry French passports while living amid rainforests, volcanoes, and palm-lined beaches. Around 380,000 pe

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Located in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s great crowd-pleasers: lush, mountainous, fragrant with tropical greenery, and anchored by the spectacular twin peaks of the Pitons - in fact, it looks like the Tahiti of your dreams. With a population of around 184,000 and an area of 238 square miles, (about the size of the city of Chicago), it´s compact enough to explore comfortably in a week, yet varied enough to feel like several islands in o

Air Culinaire Worldwide

This tiny British Overseas Territory in the northern Caribbean—barely 16 miles long and 3 miles wide, is one of the region’s most exclusive destinations—not because it flaunts glitz and bustle, but because it celebrates tranquility, authenticity, and understated elegance. What makes Anguilla so special is not only its postcard-perfect beaches or its high-end resorts, but its refusal to commercialize its considerable charm. Here life moves at the rhythm of the waves, and

Orietta Gaspari


Commonly called Provo, this 38-square-mile island is low, flat, and home to around 48,000 people as well as the international airport of the Turks and Caicos Islands. It´s also the country´s tourism powerhouse, known for some of the Caribbean’s most spectacular beaches, luxury resorts, clear turquoise waters, and fairly pricey prices – arguably second in the Caribbean only to St. Barts. Here´s a quick overview:

Flavio Vallenari

The main hub for Provo (indeed, all of T&C) to

Tanzania offers an unparalleled safari experience with its vast wildlife reserves, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture. Whether you're keen on spotting the Big Five in iconic parks like the Serengeti or unwinding on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, Tanzania promises the adventure of a lifetime. Here we´ll highlight a Tanzania safari combined with a Zanzibar culture and beach getaway, providing the perfect mix of wildlife, culture, and relaxation.

David Berkowitz

Safari in Tanzania: A W

On the Caribbean coast and the Magdalena River Delta an hour east of much better known Cartagena, Colombia´s fourth-largest city (pop. 1.2 million) is a thriving port famous for its nightlife, its handsome inhabitants, Caribbean culture, and vibrant Carnaval celebrations - oh and these days also for being the hometown of Shakira and Sofía Vergara. Though with a history stretching back to 1629, these days Barranquilla is somewhat industrial but it has charming neighborhoods, a wide range of sho

Visit Antigua Barbuda


Laid back and low lying, the smaller of Antigua and Barbuda´s two islands is known for its untouched landscapes, pink-tinged beaches, and slow, nature-focused pace of life, and at just 17 miles long and nine miles wide, it´s small enough to explore easily but large enough to feel uncrowded and a bit wild. 

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And when I say uncrowded, I mean uncrowded - it has around 1,600 residents, most of whom live in the island’s only village, the very humble Codrington (above)

Gabriel Melo

Down near the bottom of South America, this small, welcoming country especially lures visitors during its balmy summer (the northern hemisphere’s winter with, average temperatures here around an average in January of 23⁰ Celsius/73-74⁰ Fahrenheit). Above all they tend to flock to its 650 kilometres (404 miles) of fetching Atlantic Ocean beaches with both calm and wilder waters, punctuated by sand dunes and rocky bluffs, and served by a variety of places to stay and play, from luxurio

Dave Senior

Taking up 40 percent of the island of St. Martin and with a population of around 58,000, this territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands packs a whole lot of fun, flavor, and personality into a petite package. Whereas French St. Martin leans elegant and relaxed, the multicultural, largely English-speaking Dutch side offers its share of quiet corners, but also a livelier menu of casinos, nightlife, beach bars, waterfront dining – along some of the most photographed aircraft landings

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With a population of roughly 933,000 people, this lush archipelago of more than 330 islands (about of them 110 inhabited) is a byword for tropical paradise, famous for turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, and an especially warm, welcoming people and their Melanesian-Polynesian culture. Touristically speaking, it´s considered a mid-range, but there are plenty of budget and luxury options, as well. Here´s a quick overview of its main islands, towns, and attractions:


Jan-Otto

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Nestled in the southern part of Belize, the 1,500-resident village of Placencia stands out as the romantic getaway of choice. With its 16 miles of golden, sandy beaches bordered by swaying palm trees, it’s a paradise that combines the tranquillity of the Caribbean with the passionate spirit of Central America. Here are a few reasons why Placencia reigns supreme as the top romantic destination in Belize:

Secluded Beaches

Unlike the crowded beaches of more tourist-centric regions, Placencia offers

Oli Eva

Central America´s only English-speaking country has a population of around 397,000 and is about the size of New Jersey and a little larger than Wales. It´s something of a diamond in the rough whose small package can deliver gifts of wonderful islands, beaches, eco-experiences, and even Mayan archaeological sites — and all with fewer crowds and often lower prices than its neighbors. And here are seven of its highlights:

Ambergris Caye

Belize’s largest and most famous island (top, 25 mil

Stepping off the plane in capital Kingston earlier this year, I was immediately greeted by a symphony of sounds: reggae beats drifting from open-air cafes, the chatter of street vendors, and the distant buzz of traffic weaving through the city. The colors of murals, tropical flowers, and painted storefronts created a kaleidoscope that dazzled the senses. The air smelled of salt, spices, and something uniquely Jamaican, a promise of adventure waiting to unfold. 

This journey was set to be more

Bahamas.com

While most visitors to the Bahamas tend to stick to Nassau (New Providence) or Paradise Island, and perhaps Freeport on Grand Bahama—which of course means these destinations can and do get pretty crowded at times—the real magic of this 700-island archipelago lies beyond, in its “Out Islands.” Scattered across crystalline waters, easily accessible from Nassau yet worlds away in atmosphere, these are the Bahamas at its most authentic: serene, natural, and stunningly beautiful. Each ha

 Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Since the beginning of resort development (especially of the all-inclusive kinds) and the opening of an international airport in the early 1980s, this town sprawling along 62 miles of the DR´s northeastern coast has evolved into Latin America´s second-most popular beach destination (and by the way, contributing around a quarter of the DR´s entire GDP), and it´s not hard to see why: pristine white sands, turquoise blue waters, a variety of attractions, and mo

Dreaming of turquoise waters, rich culture, and a tropical escape that feels worlds away from mainland Japan? Okinawa is calling. This southern Japanese paradise offers more than just beaches—it’s a destination where history, nature, and wellness converge. Here’s why Okinawa should be at the top of your travel list in 2025.

1. A Tropical Paradise in Japan

Okinawa is Japan’s southernmost prefecture, made up of over 160 islands scattered across the East China Sea. With its subtropical climate, you