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Best Time to Visit Cape Verde: Beaches, Wind, Turtles and Hiking
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro: Old Towns, Island Churches and Views
Shopping in the Philippines: Malls, Markets and What to Bring Home
Best Time to Visit the Philippines: Seasons, Typhoons and Islands
Best Time to Visit the Caribbean, and the Truth About Hurricane Season
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Beyond the Pyramids: The Great Temples of Egypt Along the Nile
Animals in Antarctica: Penguins, Whales and Seals You Can See
The coldest continent has almost no plants, yet its shores and waters are packed with life every summer. Meet the animals, learn when they are busiest and find out how close visitors may get.
Jerk, Conch and Ti' Punch: Eating the Caribbean Island by Island
Every Caribbean island cooks its own history, from Jamaican jerk pits and Friday fish fries in Barbados to Creole kitchens on Martinique and roadside pork in the mountains of Puerto Rico. Here is where to eat, drink and go out, island by island.
Reefs and Rainforests: Wildlife in Belize, Honduras and Costa Rica
The Great Blue Hole, nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, whale sharks off Utila, howler monkeys and nesting turtles: Central America's wildlife trips are famous, but they are not all what the photos promise. Here is what each one is really like, what it costs and when to go.
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Oregon Coast Road Trip: Highway 101 From Astoria to California
Highway 101 follows the Oregon shoreline for more than 360 miles, past sea stacks, lighthouses and dunes. Here is how to divide the drive and which stops deserve your time.
Best Time to Cruise Alaska: A Month-by-Month Guide
The Alaska cruise season lasts only about five months, and every one of them trades something for something else. Here is how to match your sailing date to the trip you want.
Trekking in Nepal: How to Choose Between Everest, Annapurna and More
Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, Langtang or a few days on Poon Hill? The big Himalayan treks differ more than their names suggest, and the rules for independent trekkers have changed. Here is how they compare.
Which Mexican Beach Town Is Right for You? Caribbean vs Pacific
Cancún or Cabo, Tulum or Puerto Vallarta, Holbox or Huatulco? Mexico's two coasts offer very different beach holidays, and the right choice depends on who you are and when you travel.
Travel Tips
See all travel tipsCan Americans Travel to Cuba? The 2026 Rules Explained
Direct flights to Havana are on sale, yet a plain vacation is off limits. Here is what U.S. law actually allows, what changed in 2026 and what to pack in your document folder.
Who Expects a Tip? Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific
In Tokyo a tip can be handed straight back, while in Cape Town and on a Kenyan safari it is part of someone's wage. Here is how tipping really works across more than 20 countries, from service charges on the bill to car guards and trekking porters.
Tipping in Latin America: Mexico to Argentina, Country by Country
A 10 percent line on the bill can be a legal service charge, a polite suggestion or nothing at all, depending on which border you just crossed. Here is how tipping really works from Mexico and Central America to the far end of South America.
Is Mexico Safe? A State-by-State Guide, Plus Belize and Roatán
Mexico's safety warnings range from "normal precautions" to "do not travel," sometimes within a few hours' drive. Here is what the U.S. and UK advisories actually say about Cancún, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta and other favorites, which everyday risks matter more, and how Belize and Roatán compare.
