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…

Miami/Miami Beach

48 members Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2021 Between sizzling South Beach, tony Bal Harbor & Coral Gables, funky Coconut Grove, & Latin-flavored Miami itself, this sprawling bit of South Florida…

Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

Mom-and-pops, chains, boutiques, big, fancy properties -- whatever's great!

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!

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…

Vacation/Holiday Rentals

126 members Latest Activity: Aug 9, 2021

Snagging an apartment, bungalow, villa, or pretty much any space of your own definitely has its advantages -- financial and otherwise. And…

Bahrain

15 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2021 In one of the Mideast's more popular tourist destinations, a 33-island archipelago off Saudi Arabia, oil has spurred modernization but there's still…

Tanzania

58 members Latest Activity: Oct 8, 2021 Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili, East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of course;…

Business Travel

120 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Whether you're a road warrior or corporate travel manager, post your questions, comments, and tips here. Maybe some of your frustrations will ease…

Architecture + Design

27 members Latest Activity: Aug 2, 2021 For some of us, part of the thrill of different shores is distinctive exteriors and interiors both cutting-edge and historic -- yes, build it, and…

Kyrgyzstan

14 members Latest Activity: Aug 22, 2021

Once part of the USSR and now one of Central Asia's lesser-known "stans" (and that's saying a lot), this mountainous country's highlights include…

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.

Skiing/Winter Sports

78 members Latest Activity: Aug 4, 2021 In one hemisphere or another, it's practically always time to schuss. But how to find value in this increasingly pricey pursuit? A few suggestions...

Sustainable/Responsible Travel

44 members Latest Activity: Nov 7, 2021

As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, & increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is…

Inns/Guesthouses/B&Bs

298 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

For those who want a lower-key, more intimate (and often less pricey) alternative to hotels, motels, and resorts.

Guatemala

42 members Latest Activity: Sep 13, 2021

Central America's most heavily Maya country is a lush, mountainous region offering spectacular ancient ruins like Tikal and colonial towns such as…

Casino/Gaming Destinations

27 members Latest Activity: Nov 13, 2021

The likes of Las Vegas, Macau & Atlantic City may be the big icons, but one of the world's biggest businesses, gaming, pulls 'em in all over…

Bus/Coach Travel

27 members Latest Activity: Oct 21, 2021

Whether for regular long-distance bus service, organized coach tours, or local sightseeing tours, of all forms of transportation these big boxes…

Birdwatching/Birding

72 members Latest Activity: Aug 30, 2021

Birdwatchers/birders are of course a special breed, and many in admiration of our fine feathered friends will go to the ends of the earth. In this…

Air Travel/Airlines

172 members Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021

All about airlines, airports, flying in general. How to navigate them, get the best airfares, maximize your experience in a sector that hasn't…