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Fact: Few things in life are better than a tropical vacation. Another fact: We love hidden gems. While plenty of the Caribbean has been overrun by huge all-inclusive resorts and massive cruise ships, there are still a number of under-the-radar islands out there. Over the years, we’ve criss-crossed the region, visiting its best hotels and…
W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island/Oyster Puerto Rico is one of the most dynamic islands in the Caribbean. The culture fuses Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino influences, while its beautiful beaches are always ready for their close-up. Nightlife is wild, dining is excellent, and the gorgeous landscapes range from arid plains to lush jungles.…
If your life often feels like it’s moving at near-breakneck speed, you probably consider your vacations as opportunities to disconnect (often, literally), decompress, and slow down. Way down. And what better way to do that than with a so-called “castaway vacation” — a getaway to a deserted island, where even the small handful of tourists…
For many, traveling to a new destination means packing in as many things as possible into the daylight hours. To those folks, we say, there’s a lot more to be accomplished after the sun sets too. At least that’s what many hotels are thinking these days. In fact, accommodations around the world have started to…
If relaxing by a pool in a beautiful faraway destination isn’t enough to satisfy your vacation needs (you deserve only the best, after all), we have some good news for you. Word on the street is that hotel pools around the world are stepping up their game with bonus perks. (And no, we don’t mean…
You see that beach there? Well, that pretty strip of sand was nowhere near where this story begins, nor was was my room with the balcony and the sound of crashing waves below. Every luxe trapping at the W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island is over the hills, on the other side of the…
View over San Juan A Caribbean getaway tops many travelers’ bucket lists, but for LGBT tourists that dream can be a little more complicated. In some locales, attitudes towards LGBT travelers and citizens can be hostile — or worse. It’s no secret that countries like Jamaica, while filled with pristine beaches and amazing culture, can…
When going to a new destination, many of us stick to the beaten path; we’ll go where the other tourists are going for the first time around. But once you’ve been to Cancun, or Montego Bay, or any other well-touristed beach spot, you may be more interested in heading somewhere a tad more under-the-radar on…
A new year is upon us, and you know what that means – time to plan your 2014 vacation, of course! And you, being the trendsetter that you are, are planning to go to somewhere on the cutting edge. Well, we’re here to help. This year is an especially good time to visit these five…
Some destinations always come to mind when people think of beach getaways: Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Miami’s South Beach, and the crowded sands in Cancun. Some spots, however, are often overlooked and it makes them that much better. Fewer people, untouched nature, you name it; underrated beach destinations are hidden gems that can be just…
