Destinations

The origins of cacao can be traced back to Latin America when the plant was used to make fermented chocolate beverages dating back to 450 BCE. Thousands of years of chocolate consumption make Latin America and the Caribbean the ideal region for chocolate tours. In celebration of World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2022, we’ve got the best

Austin’s progressive and artsy vibe make the city perfect for LGBTIQ+ travelers and is both welcoming and filled with tons of great food, events, and nightlife. Austin is a weird and wonderful place. It’s a college town and a hippie outpost, but it’s also a booming metropolis and the capital of Texas. It’s a city

When Alicia and Esther Tambe lost their sister to breast cancer, they started an organization to celebrate one of her great loves: travel. One of the last trips Alicia and Esther Tambe took with their older sister Maria was to Colombia in the summer of 2018. They went to the city of Cartagena to celebrate

While the Hoosier state capital is perhaps best known as the home of the Indy 500, Indianapolis is more than just a city for racing enthusiasts. It’s a place where public art, professional sports, bikeways, universities, museums and parks meld together in one dynamic city. Plan to explore Indianapolis on wheels – biking or scootering are

Exploring Qatar’s fascinating history rewards travelers with a glimpse of rich traditions and cultural heritage passed down through generations. The sense of individuality has become embedded in Qatar’s progression, development, and contemporary vision, leading to places where the past and future collide in incredible ways. Since the 1970s, developments in art, architecture and cultural projects

Québec City rejoices in summer. This is the season when animated crowds of tourists discover Old Québec for the first time, and restaurant patios fill up. Outdoor hang-out spaces pop up throughout the city, parks are shady oases and the cool waters of rivers and pools offer tantalizing escapes. Some spaces will allow you to exchange

Golden beaches, historic lighthouses and edge-of-the-earth cliffs: the Algarve has some of Portugal’s most enchanting coastline. It also has unmatched summertime highs – both when it comes to temperatures and to lodging prices. There are plenty of ways you can save, however, even when traveling during peak season. In fact, some of the best experiences in

One thing you won’t find in Wyoming are bustling metropolises – the largest city, Cheyenne, has just 65,000 residents. But if you’re searching for a touch of the West – wide-open spaces, tall peaks, Native American history, wildlife, geysers, hot springs, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, fly-fishing and staged “gunslinger duels” – you’ll find it, along

North Carolina is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. With three main regions – the Appalachian Mountains, the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain – the Tar Heel state offers a range of activities for anyone planning a visit.  Whether you’re a foodie, a nature lover or simply looking for a new beach

Anchoring the south of Portugal, the Algarve is famous for its cliff-backed beaches, mouthwatering seafood and picturesque villages. It’s also a remarkably easy-going region, with a welcoming vibe for every kind of traveler. While it’s easy to hop on a plane and jet down for a spontaneous week (or weekend), you can make more out

Beautiful Colorado Springs sits at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and retains many of its small-town charms. Natural attractions in the shape of the dramatic Pikes Peak and the vertical sandstone towers of the Garden of the Gods are the main draw here – but Colorado Springs’ delightful neighborhoods make it feel like the

With 2876 miles of tidal coastline, South Carolina is a beach-goers dream, whether you’re looking for solitude, family fun, or a spring break vibe. South Carolina beaches entice visitors, not just with the cool, sparkling Atlantic and broad, sandy beaches that hide dazzling seashells. You can see wildlife, dive deep into history, enjoy water sports,

It seems no matter where you go, drag queens always have the tea or in layman’s terms, the gossip.  Drag queens are the pride and joy of the LGBTQI+ community and they rule the night with larger-than-life glamour, hijinks and outrageous comedy.  From Baltimore, Maryland to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, these drag queens beam with pride as they

The Algarve hits all the right notes when it comes to seaside getaways. Inviting beaches and great weather are the just beginning of a long list of the region’s many charms.  This southern pocket of Portugal also has castles, historic cobblestone centers and sleepy cliff-top villages overlooking wild stretches of coastline. Whether you’re traveling solo,

Canada’s largest city is as diverse, accessible and cosmopolitan as you’ve heard. From culinary adventures to raucous sports matches and exciting cultural events, Toronto pleases visitors year-round. And whatever time of year you decide to visit, there’s certain to be something going on here. The lakeside city has a reputation for frigid winters and steamy summers

From zen moments of watching waves roll onto the beach at sunset to the summer excitement of an ice-cream-fueled family vacation, Cape Cod offers a wide range of diverse experiences for a variety of visitors.  The Cape is best known for its beaches and dunes, seafood and idyllic summer vacations, but there’s much more to

Extreme heat alerts are being issued across the United States and Europe as summer highs come early to the northern hemisphere. More than 100 million Americans have been advised to stay indoors as temperatures rise to record-breaking levels due to a heatwave stretching across the South and Midwest, the National Weather Service (NWS) Prediction Center said on

There was a time when even Bali was under the radar, when no surfer had ripped up the lips of Uluwatu or Padang Padang. Same goes for Oahu, for Hossegor, for Newquay. These now-epic spots had to be discovered and conquered by wave riders before they could enter the international surf consciousness – and there are

Panama City’s old town goes by many monikers: Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo and the lesser-used San Felipe, to name just three. It’s also known as the hippest region in the city, where most fall in love with Panama’s capital. This Unesco-listed district is a symphony of restored rainbow-hued buildings, romantic wrought-iron balconies, centuries-old churches, sky-caressing

You’d be wrong to assume that, should you find yourself in the once-in-a-lifetime position of gaining access to the Vatican Museums at 6 am — a full three hours before the doors open to the public — there would be any pomp and circumstance when the main entrance door along Rome’s Viale Vaticano swings open.