Belgium has attractions out of proportion to its diminutive size. From medieval cities and abbeys where the monks run their…

Costa Rica has it all: nowhere else can you gaze upon a volcano while soaking in a hot spring one…

Whether on snow-capped mountains or in glitzy resort towns, you can experience the high life in Switzerland. Visitors are elated…

Peru inspires wonder, from the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu and the mysterious Nazca Lines to the Cordillera Blanca’s soaring…

Everything about Africa that stirs the imagination is concentrated in its southernmost country. Lions freely roam vast game reserves such…

Budapest, an old-world city with a throbbing urban pulse, is a must-stop on any trip to Central Europe. Szentendre and…

Poland can claim several superlatives—including the biggest medieval town square, the largest gothic brick castle, and probably the best vodka…

A vast island continent, Australia teems with natural and cultural treasures. Relax on gorgeous beaches along the sprawling coastline, or…

The grandeur of the Czars, the brutality of Soviet regime, the literary masterpieces baring the Russian soul, and the onion…

From medieval cathedrals to postmodern towers, from prehistoric stones to one-pub villages, England is a spectacular tribute to the strength—and…

China—old and new—is a feast for the senses. The vast, awe-inspiring landscapes run the gamut from river deltas, subtropical jungles,…

Within its small perimeter Israel packs in abundant riches, from cherished religious sites and well-preserved archaeological treasures to spectacular natural…

With everything from superb cuisine to stunning landscapes, this corner of Southeast Asia dazzles the senses. Peaceful paddy fields give…

The beaches of Cancun, the golf courses of Los Cabos, the nightlife of Puerto Vallarta: Mexico offers enough seaside fun,…

In modern Turkey, the legacy of centuries of history coexists with progressive and contemporary culture. Its exciting capital, Istanbul, spans…

Scotland packs spectacular landscapes, as well as rich history and tradition, into a small country. From the Lowlands to the…

Whether you go during Carnival or not, Brazil is always a party. You can tan and mingle with the locals…

Puerto Rico's capital is most commonly associated with the colonial streets and forts of Old San Juan, but that's only…

From coast to coast, the United States of America has something for everyone. Visitors to the East Coast can catch…

Famed artists, writers, gourmands, and bon vivants have all been put under France’s intoxicating spell. And travelers can still relish…

Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that Portugal has abundant seafood and beautiful beaches. Yet the…

To say the least, Egypt is rich with temples: soaring lotus-bud columns, enormous stone portals laced with delicate carvings, elaborate…

Italy is the kind of destination that travelers return to over and over. They come for awe-inspiring art and architecture…

From the Bay of Islands' pristine beaches in the north to the soaring pinnacles of Milford Sound in the south,…

It's a Celtic mystery: how can a country as small as Ireland be packed with so much majestic history, natural…