Explore Hawaii’s beauty on these 5 scenic road trips

With tropical rainforests, year-round balmy temperatures, and jagged cliffs straight out of Jurassic Park, taking a road trip around Hawaii is a completely different experience from what you’ll find on the mainland US. The best part is that each drive is easy to tackle as roads are well maintained, and the islands are only so…

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10 of the best places to visit in Taiwan: from lively cities to peaceful nature havens

With dynamic night markets jam-packed with delectable street food, gorgeous beaches, and soaring mountains, Taiwan offers lots in a small package. Just 395km (245 miles) from top to bottom, travelers will find futuristic cities, historic temples, and killer surf breaks – all connected by affordable high-speed rail. As one of the friendliest East Asian countries…

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Do I need a visa for Ecuador?

For most travelers, entering the vast diversity of Ecuador’s Cuatro Mundos ("Four Worlds": the Pacific Coast, Andes, Amazon and Galápagos) requires nothing more than arriving with your passport.  Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletter. Do I need a visa before visiting Ecuador? Ecuador welcomes visitors…

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15 thrilling things to do in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires runs as hot as a dance hall at midnight, fueled by a heady mix of nostalgia and cosmopolitan ambition. For every top-flight art museum, there's a backstreet painted with flamboyant street art, and for every group of cocktail-sipping trendsetters, there’s a cluster of old-timers gathered around a radio, tapping a toe to the…

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The best times to visit South Africa, for beaches, wildlife and more

South Africa has something for every kind of traveler. From dynamic Cape Town and the cosmopolitan vibes of Johannesburg to wildlife-filled expanses of wilderness such as the Kalahari and the Drakensberg mountains, the best time to come will depend on where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there.…

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18 top tips for your first trip to Croatia

With its glittering Adriatic coastline, 1244 islands, endlessly fascinating cities and extraordinarily dramatic landscapes, Croatia has been steadily making its way up people’s must-go list.  Naturally, tourists are drawn to those beautiful Adriatic beaches that easily hold their own against their Mediterranean rivals. But inland Croatia is just as captivating, from the hilltop villages of…

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The 10 best places to visit in the Caribbean for families: caves, cays and coves

The picture-postcard idyll of the Caribbean vacation is often true. Yes, you’re going to get those perfectly tilted palm trees and champagne sands. And let’s not forget the balmy sun-filled days and addictive calypso and reggae beats. But with world-class botanical gardens, mesmerizing cave systems and unique geological wonders to wow the whole family, the…

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