At first glance, getting around San Juan seems deceptively easy. Most tourists equate the city with Old San Juan, a cruise port and historic hub that can be traversed on foot. In reality, though, Puerto Rico's capital is a vast metropolitan area that can be difficult to navigate for first-time visitors, with more than a…
Coast meets city in Vancouver, where warm sandy shorelines satisfy sun seekers, and city dwellers delight in the cool culinary scene and swanky shops found around town. But you don’t have to choose between coast and city here, because both are close by. In Vancouver, you can sunbathe on the beach, and then stroll downtown…
Road-tripping is the ultimate way to experience California, so fill the gas tank and buckle up for unforgettable drives through scenery that tugs at your heart and soul. Get ready for memory-making encounters as you wheel through sensuous wine country, humbling redwood forests, epic desert expanses, endless miles of coastal highway and sky-touching Sierra Nevada…
The idea of winter in Europe is not so bad: frosty forest trails, snow-capped mountains and mulled wine at Christmas markets all sound lovely. But after months of gloomy clouds, biting winds and grey sludge with a side of hail, we can’t blame you for dreaming of a warmer getaway. Luckily, you don’t have to…
Enormous California, with its booming economy, bounty of nature, agriculture and vibrant cities could be a country unto itself. There’s a season for everything, as the song goes, so whether you come for the sun, surf, skiing or culture, here's a guide to the best times to visit the Golden State. Get local insight on…
Bushwalking (Australian for hiking) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. Great for spotting native wildlife, many trails also traverse culturally and historically significant landscapes, with relics and interpretative trail markers offering fascinating insights into Australia’s unique ecology…
Visit Vancouver for the natural beauty, stay for the urban sights. It's not known as one of the most livable cities in the world for nothing. British Columbia's biggest metropolis sits on the water, surrounded by trees and framed by mountains, so you can swim, cycle and ski all in one day if you choose. And with…
Festive is truly here as the year comes to an end, and Santa is busy getting everything ready for Christmas. One such gift he comes bearing all the way from…
Earlier this week, IMTM hosted a weekend full of lively discussions on sustainable tourism in the Maldives. The 2-day Sustainable Tourism Forum (STF) was held on 3rd and 4th of…
There’s gotta be a dozen people on your holiday list who could use an escape and are dreaming of far-off lands. Keeping in the tradition of our annual gift guide, we scoured our years of packing lists and looked to our circle of globetrotting friends for their tested-and-approved picks. What we’ve come up with are…