Mexico

175 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric…

Bahamas

47 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021 As a subtropical getaway, this sprawling archipelago includes some of the glitziest as well as the sleepiest offerings going. From Nassau, Freeport,…

Literature & Travel

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 4, 2021 So much of our travels can be enjoyed through the prism of literature. Some writers are intrinsically connected to a destination--e.g., Gabriel…

Cuba

73 members Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2021 Despite everything, the Caribbean's most impressive island offers one of the world's great travel experiences, from its music and culture to Havana…

Haiti

19 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2021 The western third of Hispaniola island has turbulent & tragic history, yet even after 2010's catastrophe offers compelling attractions, from grade-A…

Portugal

60 members Latest Activity: Nov 24, 2021

Lisbon is one of the most atmospheric cities in Europe, but this small, highly historic country isn't done yet. There's the balmy resort region of…

Jamaica

46 members Latest Activity: Oct 9, 2021

One of the Caribbean's largest islands famously has its problems, but also plenty of rewards, from the cliffs of…

Fiji

35 members Latest Activity: Oct 19, 2021 This volcanic archipelago in the South Pacific offers some wonderful tropical landscapes, spectacular reefs for diving and snorkeling, and a mostly…

Florida

198 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021 America's top vaycay state is best known for its beach resorts and theme parks. But besides the ersatz thrills of Orlando, the nightlife of South…

Foodie Forum

346 members Latest Activity: Sep 17, 2021

We all know how much local foods and libations can define our travel experiences. Here we share the planet's top culinary experiences. Eat, drink,…

Boating/Sailing

52 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers…

Barbados

42 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2021

Help for visiting a lovely corner of the Caribbean not known for its bargains...

Brazil

78 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021 South America's largest (and many would say sexiest) country has a lifetime's worth of experiences waiting, from the sands of Copacabana to the…

Caribbean Forum

192 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021

This fabled sea, covering more than a million square miles and 7,000 islands with diverse languages, cultures, and ecosystems, has become probably…

US Virgin Islands

38 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021

These three islands each offer something a little different. St. Thomas is the busy cruise port and shopping mecca. St. Croix has more history and…

British Virgin Islands

28 members Latest Activity: Sep 23, 2021 These 60-some islands are known for superlative boating, angling and diving; funky beach bars; and exclusive resorts. But the BVI''s also have some…

Media Corner

1444 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

Writers, editors, photogs, broadcasters & bloggers share tips, leads, ideas, news, gripes. PR reps/journos ISO press releases/trips, see also…