With countless sights to tour, wonderful people to meet and rich, flavorful foods to devour, this undeniably colorful nation can offer you the journey of a lifetime. TEPOZTLÁN Deep within south central Mexico lies a small pre-Colonial. . . READ FULL STORY

I just returned from St. Lucia’s 18th Annual Jazz Festival. I'm back to reality here in NYC and, boy, was St. Lucia unreal. It was my first experience at this bustling festival filled with folks from all over the world. There were people. . . READ FULL STORY

We’d all love to take time off to help the poor and feed the hungry à la Shakira, but wouldn’t that mean parting with valuable vacation days? Not necessarily! It is possible to combine a fun trip—downtime and sightseeing included—with. . . READ FULL STORY

Take a trip to Jamaica and you'll be surprised by how similar it is to many Latin American destinations, especially the Spanish Caribbean. From the spicy local flavors and dishes, to the love of song and dance, Jamaica will definitely feel like a. . . READ FULL STORY

After a night of sipping caipirinhas and samba dancing on the beach, you'll know exactly why they call Rio the Marvelous City. More than 2 million people arrive in Rio every year to celebrate the New Year, so fly in right before the holidays to. . . READ FULL STORY