France

192 members Latest Activity: Nov 9, 2021 Oui, c'est encore la belle France, from the bright lights of Paris to the rocky shores of Brittany & the chic vibe of the Côte d'Azur -- both deluxe…

UNESCO World Heritage

46 members Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2021

The world's most wondrous sights and sites, manmade and natural, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe! In other words, to paraphrase thebestseller, more…

Nigeria

20 members Latest Activity: Aug 19, 2021 Africa's most populous country is complex, culturally rich, & of course troubled -- some areas aren't safe for foreigners, but that leaves plenty…

US Gulf Coast Travel

74 members Latest Activity: Jul 4, 2020

Tourism/travel news, updates & discussions about Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas & Mexico. Please add your own thoughts,…

PR/Marketing Forum

821 members Latest Activity: Nov 19, 2021

A clearinghouse for anyone promoting travel/food/lifestyle, to discuss common issues & offer information to journalists & the public. You…

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…

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…

Sierra Leone

16 members Latest Activity: Aug 9, 2021

Now safe but notorious for war & "blood diamonds" in the 1990s, this English-speaking West African country has been recovering nicely & is…

Cultural Tourism/Travel

222 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

Cultural experiences are among the key reasons many of us travel, and they are manifold, from performances to exhibitions to festivals. Here the…

Virginia

56 members Latest Activity: Oct 20, 2021 There really is a little something for everyone here, from colonial, antebellum and Civil War history to beaches and the great outdoors -- and of…

Spiritual Journeys

82 members Latest Activity: Sep 5, 2021 Whether religious pilgrimage or less conventional "seeking," New Age or otherwise, this corner of travel has been soaring to the heavens.

Festivals Fairs & Fiestas

59 members Latest Activity: Oct 31, 2021

The world's most affordable celebrations, plus some strategies for stretching your budget for the less affordable ones!

Ecuador

46 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2021

History, eco-tourism, nature (including the iconic Galápagos Islands), urban scenes in Quito and Guayaquil -- and all a relative bargain!

Costa Rica

129 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2021

It's truly remarkable how much this small Central American country packs in, from shimmering beaches to live volcanoes to mysterious cloud…

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…

Belize

46 members Latest Activity: Sep 15, 2021

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers bargains in eco-tourism; beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker & Placencia,…

Barbados

42 members Latest Activity: Sep 16, 2021

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

Wines/Wine Travel

218 members Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2021

Winos -- er, oenophiles -- unite! Here we go galavanting after the grape, and there are of course scores of fetching -- and sometimes surprising…

Ghana

33 members Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2021 One of West Africa's most prominent countries, it's friendly, safe, and culturally fascinating.

African Diaspora Travel

53 members Latest Activity: Oct 15, 2021

Focusing on the heritage of African-descended travelers not just in Africa but also the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and…