Top 14 things to do in The Bahamas

With its turquoise waters, pillowy sand beaches and laid-back island attitude, everything really does seem better in The Bahamas. With 16 major islands and 259,000 sq km (100,000 sq miles) of some of the world’s clearest water, there’s no shortage of island adventuring to be had — whether it’s hitting the waves for a snorkeling…

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Is New Orleans a good place to visit with kids?

One of the more popular unofficial taglines for New Orleans is "a theme park for adults." As branding goes, this is pretty accurate when it comes to the neon lights of Bourbon Street, the hipster crowds in the Marigny and Bywater, and the foodies prowling Uptown for the next James Beard-nominated hot spot. But can this town, so…

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Visa requirements for visiting Switzerland

Culture-crammed cities and sky-high drives, terraced vines and turreted medieval castles, glacier-frosted mountains and one ravishing Alpine view after the next – Switzerland packs a whole lot into a little land. Enjoying everything Switzerland has to offer is the easy part, but figuring out the country’s entry requirements can, in some circumstances, be less straightforward.…

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6 great US winter resorts you can enjoy even if you hate skiing

The idea of skiing terrifies you. But you don’t want to miss out when your friends recount their adventures on the slopes. We’re here for you. We understand why you might not be into the idea of hurtling yourself down the side of a slippery and snowy mountain with nothing for support other than what…

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The 8 best beaches in Malawi

Safe, affordable and thoroughly enjoyable, Malawi – dubbed the Warm Heart of Africa – has long been a favorite chillout destination for travelers crossing between eastern and southern Africa. It is technically a landlocked country, but its most popular attraction and dominant geographic feature is Lake Malawi, which runs for an incredible 560km (350miles) through…

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