I remember when I was a senior in high school, I didn’t want to go away to college because I had space issues, and the idea of sharing my room with a stranger totally freaked me out. But now I have the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in. . . 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

United States residents will now have an easier time traveling to Cuba and sending money to family thanks to three provisions attached to the $410 billion omnibus spending bill President Obama signed yesterday. The new regulations weaken. . . 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