Category: Travel

For many people, the Maya ruins are the Yucatán Peninsula's greatest attraction, with their massive pyramids and palaces and amazing artistic and astronomical features. Few visitors have time to visit every site in a single trip; here is a description of the best Maya ruins to help you decide which ones to add to your…

Four sea turtle species nest on the shores of the Yucatán Peninsula. Learn about volunteering and about changing attitudes toward protection and preservation in the area.

The words “cold,” “snowy,” and “remote,” don’t exactly describe a dream vacation spot for everyone—but if they send happy shivers up your spine, then a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park’s west side belongs on your short list for winter vacation.

Aruba has a wealth of ways for honeymooners, or honeymooners-at-heart, to make the most of their special time together on the island. Here are some of the best activities for couples seeking a romantic holiday.

Want to try kitesurfing, tubing, or renting a waverunner? Palm Beach has dozens of independent operators that provide spur-of-the-moment, unscheduled activities. Learn more about last-minute water adventures in Aruba.

Oost (meaning “East”) is perhaps Amsterdam’s most varied and unique neighborhood. The locals have fully embraced this cultural melting pot, and rightly so! Hip and trendy blend seamlessly with classic and historic here—on the Javastraat, you’ll find a growing number of trendy coffee houses, boutiques, and restaurants, interspersed with funky, multicultural shops.

Make your stay in the Caribbean an enjoyable one! Rosalie Klein offers some safety tips for dipping a toe into the waters of Aruba, whether you plan to be swimming in a designated area, relaxing on a lightweight float, or snorkeling in the shallows.

The Yucatán Peninsula is dotted with hundreds of cenotes—pools of shimmering blue water fed by a vast underground freshwater river system. Some look like large ponds, others are deep sinkholes, and still others occupy gaping caverns or have dramatic rock formations.

With both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines to choose from, picking the best of Colombia's beaches is a tough task. Whether your 'best' is an empty expanse of white sand or a chance to really enjoy the water, there's a beach here for you.

Though the sizzling heat of summer tapers off during fall and since winters are mild, Austin festivals stay in full swing. Here's the lineup from September to February.

No trip to La Paz is complete without a visit to the islands. Here's how to enjoy Isla Espíritu Santo and Isla Partida, and the smaller Los Islotes.

The biggest reason to visit this northern Wyoming town now is the new wave of businesses that are opening alongside intact and revitalized older businesses, providing this enclave with the perfect combination of fresh energy and original character. It’s kind of like the charm of an old VW bus with the luxurious feeling of a…