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How sustainable tourism is thriving in Puerto Rico
From small, farm-sourced restaurant menus to guesthouse stays, community tours and Afro-Puerto Rican cultural workshops, Puerto Rico is strengthening its sustainable tourism scene.
Explore the Dominican Republic’s History at 4 Off-the-Beaten Path Sites
Every year, visitors flock to the Colonial City of Santo Domingo to learn about the history, architecture, and characters of the first permanent European settlement of the Americas.
Experience Santo Domingo Like a Local
With its unique blend of Latin and Caribbean heritage, the capital of the Dominican Republic is a dynamic city packed with culture and fun. Whether you’re visiting for business or vacation, there are all sorts of things to see and do near downtown Santo Domingo.
Barbados: History and Fun in the Sun
Stretching just 21 miles long, Barbados is renowned for its striking white-sand beaches and award-winning rum, which was first discovered on the island in the 17th century.
The Caribbean nation has also been home to some of history’s greats.
Eco-adventures in the Dominican Republic
(CNN) — Tucked away on the northeastern tip of the Dominican Republic, stretched out into the Atlantic, the Samaná Peninsula enjoys a splendid isolation from the rest of the country. This corner of the DR has long been synonymous with long, uncrowded, white-sand beaches flanked by mountains, craggy limestone cliffs with panoramic views and rolling hills blanketed in coconut trees. You could stand anywhere on the Samaná Peninsula, throw a stick, and it would likely hit a tree, sand or water.
Playa Rincon, Samana Peninsula
A write up on the Dominican Republic's Playa Rincon, on the Samana Peninsula, for the new 2018 CNN digital feature: A Year of the World's Best Beaches, sorted by month.
Moon Belize
12th edition of Moon Belize guidebook for Moon Travel Guides (print and ebook).
Los Haitises National Park: a complete ecoadventure
Article on Los Haitises National Park, one of the Dominican Republic's largest protected areas.
AFAR Guide to The Guadeloupe Islands
A complete digital destination guide on Guadeloupe Islands, for AFAR Media.
Eat List: Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
A restaurant list for Santo Domingo’s Colonial City.
5 dreamy Dominican hot spots that aren’t Punta Cana
With 30 miles of near-uninterrupted white sand lining a turquoise sea, flanked by all-inclusive resorts ranging from budget to luxury, Punta Cana is the undisputed king of Caribbean getaways. Some might even think Punta Cana is all there is to the Dominican Republic. But here’s what you should kn...
7 Ways to Explore Curaçao for Less
Dutch-Caribbean bend and fewer tourists make it a pricier destination than most in the region. Here, meals and tours can add up quickly. But there are ways to make the most of your travel dollar or florin,while enjoying Curaçao’s colonial architecture–marking 20 years on the UNESCO World Heritage...
Five ways to celebrate Willemstad's World Heritage anniversary
Ways to celebrate Willemstad's world heritage city status in 2017.