March 21, 2018 Hot new volcano vacations Looking beyond disaster tourism to volcanic hot springs and lava-roasted marshmallows.
March 21, 2018 Vertigo-inducing buildings around the world Here are some of the world’s most iconic tall structures.
March 21, 2018 5 hottest TV and movie locations for teens Here are five spots with rich Hollywood connections that kids and teens will love.
March 21, 2018 12 incredible places for luxury camping These locations around the globe put the "glam" in "glamping."
March 21, 2018 7 classic beach boardwalks Where saltwater taffy, carnival rides, and old-school fun are always in style.
March 21, 2018 Top ocean views The high points where land and sea meet provide dramatic vistas of craggy shorelines and pounding oceans.
March 21, 2018 Mind-blowing colors found in nature You won’t believe Mother Nature’s Crayola-worthy shades.
March 21, 2018 6 places to sightsee from a Segway Got teens? Here's an exciting and green way to explore.
March 21, 2018 World's top 10 islands If you're going to make a list of the best islands on Earth, you've got to ask an expert. Leslie Thomas is a successful writer in England who's been in the business for more than 40 years. He has written more than 30 novels and several travel books, such as Some Lovely Islands, My World of Islands, and The Hidden Places of Britain. Given his interest in islands, we thought he was the natural source for naming the ten best islands. Here they are:
March 21, 2018 5 steps to sea turtle adventure Resorts and conservation agencies throughout Florida and the Bahamas and Caribbean afford various opportunities for travelers to experience the primitive, humbling rituals of sea turtle nesting and hatching. Just to see one of the prehistoric behemoths, which can weigh in at up to 2,000 pounds, thrills even the most wildlife-blasé. On a recent trip, I got to witness a whole new generation of sea turtles come to life. Three fellow travelers and I arrived to Galley Bay resort on the Caribbean island, Antigua, in midnight blackness and decided to have a nightcap in the open-air bar. As we were winding down from a day of travel, a resort staff guy popped up and asked our help with a nest of hatching sea turtles. Being Floridians, we immediately identified the turtles as leatherbacks (the largest of sea turtle species) and saw the problem was a spotlight on the beach. We repeatedly asked to shut it off, but instead he handed us a flashlight to lead the hatchlings to sea. The four of us and staffers finally rounded up the 20-some babies, determined to head toward the spotlight. The adventure exhausted and enchanted us, and suddenly there was another nest emerging, but the flashlight had burned out. So using cell phones and powers of persuasion, we coerced the hatchlings, the size and charm of a baby’s footprint, into the sea. If you're thinking about making a trip to see sea turtles hatch or see them in their natural habitat, it's good to know what to expect. This list works its way from most observational to most interactive experiences. You don’t necessarily have to enjoy them in this order, but the steps will prepare you in the best way.
