
Why This Group of Islands Became the Blueprint for Tropical Escapes
Scattered across the South Pacific, this idyllic island chain is synonymous with turquoise lagoons, lush mountains, and postcard-perfect beaches.

Scattered across the South Pacific, this idyllic island chain is synonymous with turquoise lagoons, lush mountains, and postcard-perfect beaches.

Florida built its reputation on retirement for good reason: no state income tax, endless sunshine, beaches everywhere, and enough early bird specials to feed the entire AARP membership.

Just south of Turkey, and in the far eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea, is the island of Cyprus.

Somewhere between the last curve of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the first glimpse of stone sidewalks, you feel the shift. The air turns cooler.

Castles in Japan may not fit the Western concept of an ancient citadel, but although they look completely different than castles in Europe, they were built for much the same reasons.

With its golden beaches, lively atmosphere, and easy access to nature, this coastal city is one of the Caribbean’s most popular getaway spots.

Sugar-white beaches, fresh seafood, and a rich coastal heritage make this one of the Gulf Coast’s most appealing destinations.

Fittingly nicknamed the “City of Gardens,” this destination is defined by its beautiful parks and carefully landscaped green spaces.

California is known for its beautiful beaches, amazing amusement parks and exciting big cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The temperature is starting to dip. The first scent of pumpkin this and pumpkin that has been spotted and that one tree is already well ahead of the rest.

Ever pictured a place where rocket launches streak across the sky just a few miles from where surfers paddle out at sunrise?

There is nothing quite like sipping a glass of wine in the place where it’s made. There are only a few places in the world where you can do this, and Europe is one of them.

You’ll see adobe walls catching gold in the afternoon sun, a central plaza that hasn’t changed much in nearly two centuries, and streets where Wild West legends really did walk.

The capital of sunny Portugal, Lisbon is situated at the point where the Tagus River estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Picture a quiet stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast where fossilized shark teeth wash ashore by the thousands and Italian-inspired architecture lines palm-shaded streets.
