Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it has plenty for travelers to do. This is a destination where land and sea are intertwined, promising 400 miles of coastal adventures, a passion for local produce and sustainable seafood and a captivating blend of history and innovation.  On a trip to Rhode […]

Simply put, Madagascar is one of Africa’s greatest adventures. Its wealth of endemic species and otherworldly landscapes have given it the nickname “the Eighth Continent” – and, indeed, it’s truly unlike anywhere else on the planet. From its culture to its wildlife to its wild places, everything here is uniquely Malagasy. There are world-class beach destinations aplenty, […]

New Mexico may just be the Rocky Mountains’ best-kept secret – in terms of skiing, at the very least. With 300-plus bluebird days, over 200 inches of snow annually and dry, ultra-light powder that rivals celebrated ski destinations in neighboring states, the Land of Enchantment delivers major winter adventure – without big crowds or lift […]

Australia may have the Great Barrier Reef, but its South and Western Pacific island neighbors also lay claim to some of the world’s best diving, with everything from teeming tropical reefs to coral-encrusted WWII wrecks to explore in their tropical waters. Located within the Coral Triangle, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands boast extraordinary […]

So you want to see a lion in the wild? Terrific. Now comes the tricky part: choosing where to go on your first safari. Which countries offer the easiest introduction to the continent for first-time travelers? Which countries are best for wildlife? Cut through the overwhelming options and plan your first safari to Africa for […]

Thanks to plenty of wide-open space and its emphasis on all things outdoors, Utah is a fantastic destination for travelers on a budget. From millions of acres of public lands and the occasional fee-free day at the state’s majestic national parks to natural hot springs and land art in the middle of the desert, many […]

Bali–Lombok–Gili Islands may be the classic tour route, but there is so much more to Indonesia. The breadth of activities matches the sprawling scale of the more than 13,000 islands in the world’s biggest island nation. Rich wildlife zones extend across both land and sea for bountiful hiking, diving, climbing and sailing. Add in megalithic […]

Fans of the deep blue Atlantic waters and hypnotizing hues of shallow turquoise seas surrounding the Bahamas extend as far away as outer space, where astronauts can behold the striking contrast from up high. But you don’t have to travel quite that far to find your favorite spots among the more than 700 islands and uncountable number […]

From the stunning sunsets at Keawakapu Beach to the wild black sands of Paʻiloa Beach, Maui’s sandy shores have a well-earned reputation for good reason. With year-round warm weather and miles of soft sand, the island is a sunbather’s dream, but active travelers won’t be disappointed. Snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and surfing are the Valley […]

The Faroe Islands are in the middle of the North Atlantic, beyond Scotland and between Norway and Greenland. Tipped as one of Europe’s hidden wonders, a fairytale-like landscape of peaks that rival New Zealand, fjords that double for Norway and undersea roads and roundabouts that, well, you won’t find anywhere else in the world, there’s […]