Category: Travel

Virgin Gorda is a spectacularly beautiful island. The third largest of the British Virgins and the second most populated, Virgin Gorda is home to exquisite beaches, remarkable vistas, and quiet upscale resorts. Here's how to plan a visit, from tips on planning your time and day trips to where to stay.

One of the favorite Belize specialties is fresh fish, especially along the coast and on the islands, but even inland Belize is never more than 60 miles from the ocean. There’s lobster, shrimp, red snapper, sea bass, halibut, barracuda, conch, and lots more prepared in a variety of ways. Here's a quick overview on specialties…

Whether you’re an experienced scuba enthusiast or a novice snorkeler, there’s plenty to see and admire at all levels and depths along Belize’s great barrier reef. Here's where to go and tips on planning your time in the water.

St. John is a playground, and every child loves to play. Beaches, hiking, snorkeling, and sailing provide diversions for all ages. Leave the iPad at home, but bring a camera to record your family’s encounters with sea creatures like turtles, dolphins, rays, and conch.

Bird-watching enthusiasts will find plenty to marvel over in Bermuda. Expert author Rosemary Jones gives an overview of the species you're likely (and not!) to spot, the best times of year to go bird-watching, and where to go.

Only four miles long and three miles wide at its broadest point, Jost Van Dyke is nevertheless home to three locales that draw visitors month after month: spectacular White Bay, one of the best beaches in the entire Virgin Islands; Bubbly Pool, likened to a high-priced spa treatment; and Sandy Cay, the perfect desert island.…

Vietnam is home to countless varieties of flora and fauna. From the peaks of Sapa all the way down to the watery Mekong Delta, the country’s range of climates and habitats lends itself to an equally diverse array of plant and wildlife. However, with an ever-growing population and a rapid pace of development, many of…

A wide estuary on the northern coast of St. Croix, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a site of both natural and historical significance. Learn about its history, its bioluminescent bay, how to plan a visit and exploring the park by walking tours or through kayaking outfitters.

Hassel Island in the Virgin Islands, just off St. Thomas, has served many purposes throughout history. From early 19th-century British fortifications to a leprosarium to an important marine railway, some of those ruins are still standing for exploration. Learn more about the island's history and how you can visit.

Jost Van Dyke is a getaway among getaways, perfect for those happiest with a drink in hand and sand beneath their feet. From a visit to world-famous Foxy’s to hiking to the secluded Bubbly Pool, here's how to plan your time on this simple, idyllic island.

Down in the far reaches of the south, the Mekong Delta is a more authentic, off-the-beaten-track part of Vietnam. Bookend a trip to Ho Chi Minh City with a long weekend in the delta. It’s an easy bus ride from there to Vinh Long, one of the delta’s northern towns.

Beautiful views and calm waters make for excellent kayaking in Kailua; you'll want to make sure you have your camera along in a dry sack. Along with outfitters, guided excursions, and lesson providers, here's where to go for the best day on the water.