Category: Travel

In Rio the beach is a fundamental part of life, and the locals abide by various cultural habits and codes. If you want to blend in, check out this list of dos and don'ts from Brazil expert Michael Sommers.

Exploring Southern California often requires lots of time on humdrum freeways with little windshield appeal. However, plenty of scenic side trips can make the hours spent behind the wheel some of the best parts of your journey.

The US National Parks System is truly America’s best idea. Here are 10 gifts that bring out the nature-lover in all of us.

In Greece, local islands are cleaning up their hiking trails, and there’s never been a better time to walk through the islands. Depending on what island and trail you choose, you’ll stumble upon ruins, coastal views, and endemic plants. Here are some of the best hikes in the Greek Islands.

For adventurous visitors to Boston, the end of the world is only a 90-minute fast ferry ride from downtown cruise ports.

Formerly a Bohemian enclave, Carmel-by-the-Sea is now a popular vacation spot for the moneyed, the artistic, and the romantic. People come to enjoy the small coastal town’s almost European charm: strolling its sidewalks and peering into the windows of upscale shops and art galleries, which showcase the work of sculptors, plein air painters, and photographers.

Spanning the provinces of Cotopaxi, Napo, and Pichincha, Ecuador’s top mainland national park is second only to the Galápagos in the annual number of visitors, and it’s easy to see why. Just 50 km (31 mi) south of Quito, 32,255 ha (79,700 ac) of páramo enclose one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the Americas,…

From surf spots best suited to kids and novices to waves best left to experienced locals, here are all the best surf spots on O‘ahu's North Shore, along with how to get there, hazards to watch out for, and the breaks you'll find.

A weekend ritual for many Caleños is to hike up El Cerro de las Tres Cruces. Before you take the hike yourself, read up on the site's history, its role in day-to-day local life, and tips on preparing for and undertaking the hike.

Makena offers some of the south side’s best snorkeling, but sometimes the entry and exit points can be a little challenging. There are a few spots suitable for beginners, as well as a few hard-to-reach gems. Here's where to go, what you'll see, and seasonal tips.

Main Street in downtown Charlotte Amalie is the original shopping district on the island and it has the most character. Newer additions are the mall at Crown Bay and the shops at the Yacht Haven Grande. On the east end, Red Hook offers offbeat shops in a low-pressure environment.

It made no difference who or what you were in old Hawaii; the gods were ever present, and they took a direct and active role in your life. Learn about the beliefs of the indigenous peoples of Hawaii.