Plan your best vacation ever with family or friends: sailing the Virgin Islands in a catamaran for beaches, snorkeling, and laid-back beach bars in the US Virgin Islands & British Virgin Islands!

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Plan your best vacation ever with family or friends: sailing the Virgin Islands in a catamaran for beaches, snorkeling, and laid-back beach bars in the US Virgin Islands & British Virgin Islands!
What are the best Algarve beaches? These are the 10 most beautiful beaches in Portugal’s Algarve, from secluded stays to luxury getaways!
Taking a Miami to Key West road trip is a classic U.S. adventure. Get ready for the open road with this ultimate Florida Keys itinerary planner including sights, stops, and hotels for your Miami to Key West drive!
Discover the secrets of Huatulco’s best beaches! Ultimate vacation guide with Huatulco hotels & beach resorts, things to do & best tours in this guide to Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca.
Explore Savannah, Georgia and live like a local. Get advice on historic Airbnb Savannah stays for couples, solos & groups plus neighborhood tips, top sights & tours – including haunted pub crawls and cemetery tours!
Headed to the U.S. Capital? I’ve got tips from a DC local on top Washington DC Airbnbs in the best neighborhoods – perfect stays for couples, solos, friends & families with kids!
Planning a Florida vacation? Get tips on the best Key West Airbnb stays for solo travelers, couples or groups of any size: honeymoons, families, bachelorettes & more!
Get expert tips on the best Airbnb Tulum stays, from budget glamping to beachfront cabanas, stylish apartments. and luxury villas for a group!
Learn about Dia de los Muertos traditions with videos and resources for a virtual Day of the Dead field trip for kids & adults! See how the holiday is celebrated in different cities in Mexico and the U.S.
Need gift ideas for travel lovers? Travel subscription boxes are a great way to give the gift of a virtual vacation in a box! And since so many of us are stuck at home right now, travel subscription boxes are an especially thoughtful gift.
Evora, Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage site with so much history! Don’t miss the San Francisco Church, home to the Evora Chapel of Bones and a collection of nativity sets from around the world.
Nestled in the jungles of Mesoamerica, the rediscovered ruins of Maya, Aztec and Zapotec cities stand as monuments to the power and knowledge of these ancient civilizations. How many of these Mexico ruins have you visited, and which are on your bucket list?
Can’t decide where to stay on the golden beaches of the Oaxaca coast? Take a beach style quiz to find your perfect match! Then get travel tips on how to get there, where to stay, and top things to do at the best beaches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Need a wildlife fix? Take a virtual field trip with the best zoo webcams, live safaris & wildlife cams for students & nature lovers! Includes resource links for parents & educators.
Build an itinerary for one day to one week of the best things to to in Bogota, Colombia: explore its history, museums, and vibrant graffiti & food culture, plus tips on the best day trips in the surrounding area!
Although we can’t travel right now, there are more ways than ever to explore the world from home. Luckily, virtual travel to Washington DC is no exception: I’ve discovered more than 150 ways for you to experience the U.S. capital from home.
Most people know about Washington DC’s cherry blossoms. But don’t miss our cutest season when ducklings hatch in Constitution Gardens and the National Mall!
Washington DC has more than just cherry blossoms! Find out what’s in bloom now with this guide to the best Washington DC gardens, grouped by blooming season.
Looking for ways to keep travel-loving kids busy in-between trips? Travel the world virtually, no passport needed! Get resources for online museums, virtual field trips, wildlife live feeds, kid-friendly travel documentaries, game ideas, and links for travel-related learning and play at home.
Take a virtual aquarium field trip with the best ocean and sealife webcams from around the world! Perfect for homeschooling, ocean-lovers, and a moment of zen.
Need a vacation, but just can’t travel right now? Check out these activities for things to do when you can’t travel! From virtual travel tours to reflecting on past trips, free online courses, travel books, and finding some zen, I’ve got tons of great tips for in-between trips.
Tulum has a seductive hold over many vacation-goers thanks to clear blue waters, a chic but laid-back vibe, and beach hotels that let you step from your room right into sugary-soft white sand. There is nowhere else in the world like Tulum. Find out the best places to stay for a dream vacation, honeymoon or girls’ trip here!
Bypass the crowds of Faro & Lagos and head straight to Tavira, Portugal. Learn why Tavira’s stunning beaches & location make it where to stay in the Algarve!
Evora is a UNESCO site with Roman ruins, medieval cathedral & bone church ossuary. Find out all the things to do in Evora, Portugal plus restaurants and historic hotels!
Nestled more than 650 feet underground in the city of Zipaquirá, Colombia is an unlikely tourist destination: a salt mine turned cathedral, complete with a 50-foot high glowing cross. What began as a small altar where 1800’s miners prayed for their safety has...
Seoul, Korea is a fascinating juxtaposition of new and old, traditional and ultra-modern. With history stretching back almost two thousand years, today’s Seoul has become a hub of technology, pop culture, and contemporary design. I knew that I wanted to see...
Every city is beautiful in spring, but spring in Washington, D.C. is something extra special. Find out how to get photos of DC's iconic monuments framed by a sea of pink blooms with this insider's guide to the...
Grab this guide to the best things to do in La Paz, Mexico. Advice on the best La Paz beaches, La Paz hotels & restaurants, plus tours to see whale sharks and sea lions at Isla Espiritu Santo!
Baja California gets a lot of love as a spring break destination, but the small town of Todos Santos has been trending as a chic but laid-back getaway. Nestled into the western coast of the Baja California peninsula, Todos Santos is an hour drive north from Los Cabos...
I’ve been a fan of mid-century architecture and design as long as I can remember. As a kid, I used to beg my dad to take me to vintage furniture shops in Austin, Texas long before retro design was trendy again. So when the former TWA Flight Center terminal at JFK...