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Local minibars, Bluetooth speakers, and bespoke toiletries. More and more, hotels are stocking their guest rooms with upscale and state-of-the-art amenities as a way to draw bookings. But for many travelers, there’s one feature that trumps pillow menus, LCD TVs, and all the rest: a balcony. After all, does anything beat watching the sun rise…
Whether you spent your youthful years in a tree house, or pining over one, hotels around the world are here to turn your nostalgic childhood reveries into adult realities. Make no mistake, though: These rustic retreats perched in the trees are not the wobbly contraptions cobbled together in your backyard. While they may let you…
With ancient ruins, rain forests, volcanic peaks, bustling capital cities, architectural relics, and incredible beaches, Central America packs a punch for its size. Of its seven countries, Costa Rica receives the most attention by far, though others are beginning to enter the spotlight. Many stereotypes and cautionary headlines that have long deterred travelers are becoming…
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca/Oyster Seen one too many social media influencers island-hopping in the Caribbean? Have an abundance of friends jetting off to timeshares in Playa del Carmen? The tropical vacation is an aspiration for many, though the common belief is that it’s an unattainable goal filled with thousand-dollar-a-night hotel rooms and equally eye-watering price tags…
While some Caribbean resorts fall squarely in either the adults-only or kid-friendly section of a Venn diagram, others find their way in the middle, overlapping slice, offering a little something for both groups. At the following eight Caribbean resorts, you’ll find amenities suited to families, as well as adults-only pools (and other designated areas) for…
The Sistine Chapel. The Taj Mahal. These are typical line items on a bucket list. And while we’re all for seeing the wonders of the world, as animal lovers, we have to confess that nothing makes us as giddy as a good nose-to-nose experience with an adorable creature. If otters holding hands warms your heart…
We could wax poetic about all the ways traveling alone can be beneficial, however, taking the plunge and traveling solo for the first time can be a daunting thing. Taking your debut solo trip is bound to unleash a series of emotions that range from sheer joy to touches of loneliness. Thankfully, there are some…
With beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, rugged volcanoes, and amazing hiking, surfing, and kayaking opportunities, Costa Rica was never going to remain a hidden vacation gem for long. A firm favorite with American tourists, the country combines unspoiled beauty and conscientious tourism. Costa Rica also has the hotel options to complement its natural landscape, with everything…
Belize and Costa Rica are two of the most popular vacation destinations for Americans who want to travel to Central America — and understandably so. After all, both countries cater to nature-loving tourists and boast gorgeous beaches, rain forests, boutique hotels, incredible wildlife, water sports, diverse food scenes, stable governments, and pleasant weather. But with…
On paper, Costa Rica sounds nothing short of magical. It’s a destination framed by white-sand beaches and covered in volcanic mountain ranges and primary-growth rainforests. Luckily, Costa Rica’s reality checks out completely with its description. The scenery is largely untouched and the pace is leisurely. Travelers come here to see the incredible animal and plant…