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Say Aloha to Mickey at the Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

This gorgeous property in the Ko Olina resort complex delivers on all of the Disney staples — but in a much more subtle way than the brand’s mainland destinations. Service is excellent, the food is delicious, and the kids always come first. The pool area is gorgeous, boasting a lazy river, two waterslides, and a…

The Top 7 Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s pristine beaches, lush rain forests, and majestic volcanoes make it a prime destination for a winter getaway. And these stunning resorts are the best spots to enjoy its natural wonders while staying in the lap of luxury. If you’re dreaming of rustic-luxe rooms, endless ocean views, pampering service, and world-class cuisine, look no…

7 Beach Resorts that are Affordable AND Awesome

Most of us have to stick to a budget when we plan a vacation, and we know that considering a hotel’s value is just as important as considering its rooms and features. It’s hard to enjoy a nice resort when you feel like you’ve been ripped off, and it’s hard to enjoy a cheap resort…

High-Tech and High-Design: Eden Roc at Cap Cana

The Eden Roc, opened in 2012, is one of the most high-tech properties in the Dominican Republic, and is located in the gated Cap Cana community — which has a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, marina, and beach club. Unlike the party-centric Punta Cana, Cap Cana attracts a more reserved crowd of couples and families. The…

UnBelizable: Exclusive Photos of Francis Coppola’s Turtle Inn

Turtle Inn is a recognizable name in Belize — it’s one of the country’s top resorts. Oowned by the Coppola family and sister property to Blancaneaux Lodge, this intimate luxury resort is set alongside a beautiful stretch of the Caribbean Sea near Placencia. Celebs, honeymooners and families co-exist here, but since there are only 25…

7 Ridiculously Awesome Beach Getaways for Kids

Traveling with the kids is hardly a picnic, and all too often parents don’t get to do a lot of vacationing on their vacations. If you’re hoping to tantrum-proof your family beach getaway this winter, we have some solutions for you: resorts so ridiculously awesome for kids that your little imps will likely be too…

In The Spotlight: Mukul Luxury Resort and Spa, Nicaragua

Nicaragua is still a diamond in the rough. It offers many of the same splendors that draw travelers to its neighbor to the south, Costa Rica — lush rainforest, beautiful white-sand beaches, volcanoes, and rich wildlife — but it’s a much poorer country and it shows. However, the handful of luxury resorts in Nicaragua are…

Gorgeous Sunsets Around the World: Second Edition

Sunset in Antigua Gorgeous sunsets can be found all year-round, but summertime is a particularly nice season to take in a beautiful dusk view with a mai tai in hand. We’ve shown you some incredible sunsets before, but we’ve created a second edition of amazing views we’ve seen more recently. From Caribbean beach destinations to…