The World's Greatest Vacations

Breezing Into San Felipe

2013-05-02

San Felipe’s tourism is getting a shot in the arm due to a much-improved Highway 5 connecting the beach destination to the border town of Mexicali, which lies 150 miles to the north. Since San Felipe receives most of its visitors via self-drive trips originating in California, Arizona and New Mexico, this is a huge […]

Summer Savings At St.Maarten

2013-05-01

Enjoy exceptional savings on your summer escape at The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten. Get ready to sit back, relax, and unwind on island time at this Caribbean escape located on one of the island’s best beaches. Book your beachfront getaway now and receive limited time rates from $169 per night. Valid for […]

This New Food Tank Hopes to Rehabilitate Our Troubled Global Food System

2013-04-30

There’s no doubt that the food system is broken. More than 1 billion people are obese, nearly 1 billion people go to bed hungry every night, and at least 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. We need solutions—from schools and hospitals to fields and forests and from boardrooms to parliaments. Read more

10 things To Know Before Visiting Colombia

2013-04-29

There was a time when few travelers visited Colombia, when the country was synonymous with drug lords, when the only English you heard on the streets was spoken by American Marines. That Colombia — a country of conflict and cartels — has largely disappeared, replaced by a rejuvenated capital of Bogota and a resilient culture that […]

Eat like a local: 10 picks from around the U.S.

2013-04-26

We all want to feel like we belong when we travel, and what better way than to eat as the locals do? Travel + Leisure and CNN paired up to create a list of 100 places to eat like a local. And we asked for your recommendations of the best, most authentic spots for visitors to […]

Conde Nast Traveler Lists World’s Best New Hotels

2013-04-26

It’s a tough life, being one of 36 anonymous reporters for Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Hot List. Evaluating hundreds of new hotels around the world, testing rooftop pools, drinking signature cocktails and flickering a judgmental eye over superlative properties. Yet again this year, that indefatigable crew managed to get through the job. The magazine’s 17th […]

The 8 Most Exciting Amusement Park Additions Of 2013

2013-04-25

Sorry, Springtime! Our long, hideous winter stole most of your mojo. Summer is quickly approaching, but with spring buds arriving so late, many Americans haven’t been prompted to make summer plans yet. Not at the nation’s theme parks. They’ve been beavering away all winter to make sure their big new attractions are ready for their […]

An American In Guam And Saipan, Without A Passport

2013-04-24

Nearly 113.5 million Americans hold passports, including the person writing this article, but more than half the country’s population doesn’t possess the all-access pass to the world. In addition, sometimes your passport isn’t available. Perhaps you lost it, or it was stolen or is in the temporary custody of a foreign embassy. Here we come […]

Antigua’s Favorite All-Inclusive Resort & Spa

2013-04-23

The Verandah, Antigua’s only all-suite hotel and the perfect setting for guests to enjoy breathtaking natural surroundings with a perfect mix of outdoor activities and relaxation. Pristine white-sand beaches, refreshing pools, a variety of water sports, daily activities including mini-golf plus catamaran cruises and shore excursions make for a truly memorable island vacation. Read more

America’s 11 Healthiest Eco-Spas

2013-04-22

Happy Earth Day! If you could use a break from it all – who couldn’t – and consider yourself slightly earthier than most, you can’t go wrong at one of the nation’s top eco-spas, as chosen by the editors of Prevention magazine. To view the top 11 click here