Visa info for Bermuda: find out what entry requirements apply to you

With its famous pink-sand beaches, pastel-colored houses trimmed with bougainvillea, and a melange of British, African, Portuguese and Caribbean cultures, balmy Bermuda is a favorite destination for sunny getaways year-round. The island ticks all the boxes for a tropical escape. Bermuda's eclectic, colorful heritage is reflected in its food, art and music, and there are…

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17 best things to do in Cuba

Pack a sunhat and a book of José Martí’s poems and get ready to uncover the buoyant, sophisticated, beautiful magic of Cuba. Fewer restrictions on private enterprise have led to an explosion of creativity, while the culture-dampening effects of globalization have yet to dilute the local charm. Isolated but eager to advance, the country is…

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7 best things to do in San José, Costa Rica

San José is a busy and confusing city, and many travelers depart before they really get a feel for the place. After all, Costa Rica is famous for beaches, cloud forests and sloths, not gridlock traffic and concrete towers. Most visitors think of the Costa Rican capital as nothing but a necessary stopover. Immerse yourself…

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20 things to know before you travel to Havana: a guide for first-time visitors

For all its tropical charms, Havana isn’t the world’s most straightforward city for travelers. A unique economic situation, top-heavy state bureaucracy and decades of isolation from its frenemy in the north (the USA) can place obstacles in the way of even simple activities. But while travel in the Cuban capital can pitch you the occasional…

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Aboard the 19-hour overnight train from Vienna to Bucharest

Our slow travel series explores how you can take more mindful journeys by train, boat, bus or bike – with tips on how to reach your no-fly destination, and what to see and do along the way. In the latest installment, Monisha Rajesh (author of Around the World in 80 Trains) documents her rail journey…

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See more of Cuba with these 6 day trips from Havana

While Havana, with its grandiose architecture and vibrant culture, continues to be the number one place to visit for travelers to Cuba, taking a break from the city buzz will recharge your batteries and give you a broader scope of Cuba’s authentic experiences. Let the sea breeze pamper your senses in Playas del Este or…

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