The resort town of Cabo San Lucas, named for the slender cape extending eastward from Baja’s southernmost tip, has gradually developed into a tourist hot spot the last forty years. Long before you arrive at Cabo San Lucas, you’ll recognize this destination by its often-photographed rock formations. You’ll want to take your own pictures of the area’s rolling sand dunes and hidden coves. San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas enjoy equal access to the great beaches along the corridor between the two towns, but because the Cabo San Lucas harbor ... [read more]

Curacao, the largest of five islands that make up the Netherlands Antilles, which include Bonaire, Saba, Saint Maarten and St. Eustatius, is a dry and hilly island completely surrounded with rich coral reefs – many within a stone’s throw of shore. Its coastline sparkles with beautiful sand beaches, secluded lagoons and snorkeling coves.

Willemstad, its capital, is delightfully Dutch, with open-air markets, narrow streets and rows of shops offering imports from all over the world. It is best known for its colorful Dutch-colonial architecture. According to legend, the first governor of Curacao suffered from migraine ... [read more]

The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. Go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking or just kick back and relax in the sun.

Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, is the second-largest city in the islands. With a steadily growing population, now more than 50,000, Freeport, which adjoins the Lucaya Beach area, is a more modern city than Nassau. Grand Bahama, through the efforts of dedicated individuals and institutions ... [read more]

Greater Fort Lauderdale is a place of contrasts, where modest beach hotels vie with elegant seaside resorts.

What to do with your carefree days in this sun-drenched paradise? You might watch open-mouthed as a Seminole Indian wrestles an alligator into submission at the in-city Seminole Reservation. Or immerse yourself in the enormous Swimming Hall of Fame Olympic swimming complex frequented by local young Olympians-to-be. Or charter a deep-sea fishing boat. Or maybe just hop a water taxi and see where you end up.

If you’re lucky enough to visit during the winter holidays, check ... [read more]

The Bahamas, some 700 islands and 2,000 islets, lie scattered like a broken string of pearls across the northern Caribbean and offer literally thousands of opportunities for adventure. Go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking or just kick back and relax in the sun. Whether it’s gazing at a sunset across the ocean or sitting in the white sand and looking at the waves, the Bahamas are sure to seduce you into her laid-back, worries free spell.

Georgetown, often referred to as the Southern hub of the Bahamas, offers, along with ... [read more]

Not to be confused with the big-city, glitzy tinseltown of the same name, Hollywood, Florida is located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It boasts five miles of protected beach along the translucent waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Hollywood is a recreational magnet and residential haven. The world-famous Boardwalk provides beach-goers with a place to stroll, bicycle or skate and take in the beautiful setting of its most precious natural resource…the beach. It’s the perfect location for the nearby Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum. If you want a crack at a ... [read more]

Discover secret coves and hidden lagoons in and around the nine sparkling bays of Huatulco (wah-tool-co). As the hemisphere’s first eco-tourism resort, Huatulco remains pleasingly primitive. Explore 22 miles of nearly virgin Pacific coastline, exotic wildlife and fantastic hiking, or enjoy a variety of traditional land and water sports including snorkeling, swimming, water skiing, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, kayaking and boating. In Huatulco you’ll find that unique combination of deluxe accommodations and modern amenities in an unspoiled, natural setting.

There are four parts to this resort town, all within a mile or two: Santa Cruz, a small town with the ... [read more]

Sculpted terrain beside the sea colonies of gentle sea lions basking under the sun, endangered whales finding a safe harbor…here, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, land ends and the Gulf of California mixes with the great Pacific Ocean. Miles of breathtaking beaches line the refreshing resort towns of Los Cabos – lively Cabo San Lucas and laid-back San Jose del Cabo. Cabo is the Marlin capital of the world and boasts Mexico’s best golf with four world-class 18 hole courses.

Los Cabos offers ATVs tours, scenic beaches, sunset cruises, scuba diving, deep ... [read more]

Just a stone’s throw away from the elegant city of Naples, Marco Island offers serene, tropical pleasures. It is located in the vibrant blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida and is the largest of the state’s ten thousand islands. Nature is showcased at its finest here, sharing the beachfront with luxurious resorts. Shadows of bald eagles and ospreys glide over sugary white beaches as these stunning creatures search for unsuspecting fish. These and scores of other bird species are protected on Marco Island as well. Relax on the sun-kissed shores ... [read more]

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The beauty and relaxation you expect from a beach vacation, mingles with Southern charm and hospitality and all the fun, food and nightlife of a big city – all on South Carolina’s Atlantic coast. While the ocean is, of course, what draws vacationers and their families here summer after summer, there is still much more to Myrtle Beach than just surf and sun – though there’s plenty of that too!

Be sure to pack your clubs with your bathing suit, as Myrtle Beach boasts amazing golf ... [read more]