Lombok beaches and beautiful boutique hotels lure travelers
Is tropical Lombok an Indonesian paradise, where luxury is affordable? There are few tourists on the white sand beaches, and boutique hotels offer terrific value for a beach vacation.
Swimming at the best beaches in Dubrovnik
So you’ve walked the wall. And now it’s hot. Not to worry, there’s some great swimming in Dubrovnik. One of the best public beaches is a ten-minute walk up the road from the Old City.
Monkeying around in the Ubud Monkey Forest
Beware the monkey business at the Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali, home to over 600 cheeky macaques. Hang on to your things! But the babies sure are cute.
Old-fashioned opulence on the Blue Train, South Africa
The luxury Blue Train in South Africa caught our eye. Sip champagne? Nosh on oysters? Watch the Karoo landscape roll by? Sign us up.
7 Wonderfully exotic things to do in Zanzibar
With poles, we sploshed knee-deep in water while “reef walking” – just one of the fun things to do in Zanzibar! Also go to the Jozani Monkey Forest, take a spice tour and explore Stone Town.
Escape to Cabo Pulmo, Mexico! Best tours, activities and lodging
See our guide to Cabo Pulmo! Snorkeling, diving, kayaking and escapism are the chief draw. Check out the best day tours plus cute hotels if you want to stay longer.
3 Great hikes on Lantau Island, Hong Kong
There’s plenty of great hiking in Hong Kong, especially on Lantau Island! Favorite hikes? We love hiking to the quaint stilt village of Tai O and to Mui Wo.
Brandywine Falls: A walk in the park
It’s just a gentle 10-minute walk through the forest to Brandywine Falls, which thunder down a staggering 220-foot steep-sided gorge near Whistler.