Martinique

25 members Latest Activity: Nov 2, 2021 With its capital Fort-de-France, this lush, beachy isle may be in the Caribbean, but it's a département of la belle France -- meaning a delicious…

Indonesia

74 members Latest Activity: Nov 6, 2021 One of the world's largest countries, this 18,000-island archipelago mixes Muslim & Hindu, & boasts an extraordinary culture & cuisine. Highlights:…

Albania

26 members Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2021 Not that long ago one of the most sequestered dictatorships on earth, as of the early 1990's Albania has rejoined Europe and has some dramatic…

Maine

49 members Latest Activity: Sep 25, 2021 Vacationwise, America's easternmost state's about the great outdoors, especially the rugged coast's islands & postcard-perfect fishing villages.…

Bulletin Board

282 members Latest Activity: Sep 6, 2021

The place to publish all your travel-related non-blog posts re products, services, announcements, and more! Please use the group's Discussion…

Beach-Bumming

89 members Latest Activity: Aug 24, 2021

Vamos a la playa! The best beaches you've ever been to, from hopping to hideaway.

Jordan

32 members Latest Activity: Nov 15, 2021 The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land -- and some pretty good deals, too. The ancient Nabatean city of Petra is…

Dubai/Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates

61 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels. Plus nearby, lower-key Abu Dhabi and Sharja. And…

China

114 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2021

A gargantuan mix of modern and primitive, free and authoritarian, China boasts some of the most impressive and iconic sights in the world, as well…

California

187 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

America's most populous state is practically a country unto itself, divided between green north and arid south. Highlights: San Francisco, Los…

Arizona

72 members Latest Activity: Sep 24, 2021 The Grand Canyon, certainly. But also: sophisticated Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Tempe; fascinating Native American culture and ruins; golf;…

Travel Insurance

49 members Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2021

An admittedly drier but potentially critical corner of travel...don't leave home without it!

Home Exchanges

39 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021 Here's a great way to stay cheap and like a local in many places around the world -- swapping apartments, houses, cottages, houseboats, cardboard…

Europe Forum

111 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021

That collection of countries & cultures which has (thus far) had the most impact on world history is still its single most popular travel…

Syria

20 members Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2021

On the Mediterranean's eastern end, this once gradually liberalizing Arab country and up-and-coming travel destination possesses some gems of…

Museums

50 members Latest Activity: Sep 28, 2021

For millions each year, no vacation is complete without exploring the huge variety of museums throughout the world. Here's a place to discuss our…

Senegal

23 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021

A peaceful, French- and Wolof-speaking Muslim country in West Africa, outside capital Dakar are great beaches, nature, village culture and of…

Uzbekistan

29 members Latest Activity: Sep 26, 2021 Once on the fabled Silk Road, and one of the several Central Asian Muslim "Stans" that emerged from the Soviet Union's breakup, this one is home to…

Mississippi

24 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021 The state that carries the name of America's most famous river is a bastion of Deep South hospitality, history, and music (Delta blues ring a bell?),…

Idaho

24 members Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2021 In one of the lesser-known states of the U.S. Rockies, nature is the name of the game. It's home to part of Yellowstone National Park as well as…