Dreaming of Maldives readers have nominated Soneva Fushi for Maldives Best Resort 2022 in the 11th Edition of the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts. Soneva Fushi Best Maldives resort 2022…
Maine has a reputation for being cultured, foodie, outdoorsy and steeped in history. It's also known for being, particularly if you check into historic seaside hotels and dine out on lobster dinners. But a vacation in Maine doesn’t have to cost a fortune – you can hike, swim, cross-country ski and enjoy the arts scene,…
With a dramatic rocky coastline broken by scenic beaches, a rich seafood tradition and ski resorts and state parks rising into the hills, Maine is known as Vacationland for good reason. Summer and early fall are great times of year to enjoy the state's natural beauty, but if you can handle the cold, winter offers…
The Bahamas are a byword for beach-vacation bliss. Scattered like emeralds between Florida and the Caribbean, this Atlantic archipelago comprises more than 3000 subtropical islands and cays, most uninhabited. Lushly subtropical, they’re fringed with teeming coral reefs and world-famous beaches, offering as much to divers and hikers as they do to sunseekers in search of…
Taiwan is an island of foodies where snacking is the national pastime, no matter the time of day (or night). The very definition of a melting pot, Taiwan’s incredible cuisine draws upon Chinese Fujian, Cantonese, and Hakka flavors, the foraged fare of Taiwan’s indigenous Peoples, and a sprinkling of Japanese and American influence, too. You…
Dreaming of Maldives readers have nominated One&Only Reethi Rah for Maldives Best Resort 2022 in the 11th Edition of the TOP 10 Maldives Dreamy Resorts. One&Only Reethi Rah Best Maldives…
Escaping to the Caribbean for Christmas and swapping snow for sun, sand and tropical drinks sounds like a great way to bring some joy to the holiday season. December weather in the Caribbean is particularly dry, with a “Christmas breeze” that locals wait for all year. From proximity and nonstop flights to affordable lodging, unique cultural festivities…
For many visitors, Sri Lanka is all about blissful, blonde beaches, but another world – perfect for hikers – awaits in the rugged, mountainous interior. It was only when railways were built through the highlands that vehicles replaced hiking as the main way of getting around this stunning tropical island. Modern-day trekkers can enter a…
With wistful misty peaks, ancient hidden temples, otherworldly karst outcrops and dense jungle teeming with wildlife, Thailand offers a veritable feast for hikers. Whether you want to conquer mountains, circumnavigate stunning sandy islands or simply make your way to Thailand's biggest waterfall, there's plenty to pick from. What's more, with a superb transport system, it's…
With over 2500km (1500 miles) of coastline and 1430 islands, Thailand has a lot of beaches to offer. Expect everything, from otherworldly craggy limestone formations that appear to be precariously balanced on the turquoise sea to colorful coral reefs whose inhabitants are best observed with snorkels and fins. Along many of those sands, beach shacks and…