As the country connecting Central and South America, Panama also serves as a gateway between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Long famous for it's canal that binds the two waterways together, the country is also home to splendid beaches that offer something for all travelers, be it families looking for seaside resort stays [...]
Quark Expeditions is offering a large selection of helicopter tours for the thirty expeditions on the upcoming 2024-25 Antarctic season, as well as some incentives for travelers to book their trips now. Travelers who book one of the 30 departures for Antarctica, which can range from short, 7-day journeys to longer, more immersive 23-day expeditions, [...]
The state of Puebla, neighboring Mexico City, is one of the destinations with the most outstanding natural, historical, cultural, and gastronomic richness in Latin America. In addition to having UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has 10 Magic Towns located near the capital of Puebla and in the highlands of its vast geography. Martha Ornelas, Puebla's [...]
At various times over the past few years, pandemic-related challenges prompted many U.S. National Parks to implement advance reservation systems, requiring that prospective park visitors make bookings ahead of time to be allowed access to the park grounds. As Americans to flocked the great outdoors for social-distanced escapes, controlling overcrowding in these public lands quickly [...]
Travelers to the Grand Lucayan, located on Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas, are spoiled for choice when it comes to fun in the sun. Outdoor adventures on the island are plentiful, and guests can choose from everything from amazing adventures on the water to exploring the island's unique ecosystems. Lucayan National Park is a [...]
When you sail in ultimate luxury with boutique, small-ship luxury line Paul Gauguin Cruises in some of the world’s most blissful waters on your way to paradisiacal destinations like the South Pacific, Fiji, Tahiti and French Polynesia, you’ll enjoy privileged access to all kinds of exotic wonders. That’s because the company’s award-winning, luxury, small-ship cruise [...]
Visiting the coldest continent on earth is atop many bucket lists. Incredibly remote, with an untouched and dramatic landscape, it's one of the genuinely pristine places left to explore in the entire world. Glaciers, icebergs, mountains, and incredible wildlife await, with stunning scenery around every turn. Getting there is no easy feat, though. A small [...]
Picking up speed through the bush, our guide, Issac, looked back at us with wide eyes and said, “it’s now or never.” We all had chills, flooring it through the tall grass and trees, waiting to see what Issac had discovered. Then, we saw her. Within the greenery; spots. Hard to find even during the [...]
Whether you want to hike a volcano, swim in Latin America’s deepest lake, or hunt for a bird that inspired a currency, Guatemala has it all. Considered a megadiverse country because of the richness of its nature - it’s home to thousands of plant species, many of which can only be found within its borders - making [...]
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to open the Orbital Reef commercial space station by the end of the decade, with shuttles available to the tourist hotel via the hypersonic Dream Chaser. Reservations for the Blue Dot, a restaurant named for its view 250 miles above Earth, open at the end of the decade. More than [...]
The rise of space tourism has become a hot topic in recent years, as billionaire-led, private-sector companies like Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic compete to start supplying civilians with recreational launches into the Earth’s outer limits. Another pioneering firm called Space Perspective is also on the brink of [...]
Nearly half of Americans want to travel to space. But that means the other half doesn’t, according to a 2021 survey by ValuePenguin, one of LendingTree’s financial research websites. Nearly 40% said space travel was too dangerous, while others worried about environmental impact and costs. Soon there will be an option that addresses those worries, [...]
