Fujairah, Something of a Surprise
From the sea, Fujairah appears to be a narrow strip of flat land with tall, starkly barren mountains rising immediately behind the coast. But hidden in…
Dubai, Capitalism in Overdrive
From the moment you step foot in Dubai, you need to keep reminding yourself that it’s real. Most of what you see – ten lane highways,…
Disney Magic Re-imagined and Redesigned
Disney has sprinkled so much pixie dust on Disney Magic that she’s practically a new ship. Originally launched in 1998, Disney Magic, at that time, was…
Hidden Valley Inn and Reserve, Belize’s Best Kept Secret
Deep in the mountain fastness of western Belize in the heart of the Maya Mountains sits a remarkable, luxury resort that should be on any world…
BELIZE: Caves, Reefs, Jungles, Jaguars, and Mayan Ruins
Conservation and environmental protection have been central to this small country’s modus operandi for over three decades with more than a third of the country’s territory…
Ten & more Caribbean Beaches Easy to Love
Miles of dreamy white sand beaches edge almost every island in the Caribbean but to pick the ten best is a good way to start an…
Along Mexico’s Independence Trail
On a mountaintop near Guanajuato, a gigantic statue of Christ stands on the spot that locals say marks the center of Mexico. Its significance is more…
20 Unique Caribbean Attractions
You already know that the islands of the Caribbean have beautiful beaches washed by gin-clear waters and shaded by swaying palms but what you might not…
Alaska, Cruising to the Last Frontier
In the world of travel, few excursions bring on a sense of wonder more than an Alaska cruise. So strong is the legend of our remote…
Haiti, the Agony and the Ecstasy
“Viva la difference” was Haiti’s national slogan for many years. But this land is not simply different from other places, it’s like no other place in…