Latin America
Mexico and Central America link the Pacific Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. Visitors will find bountiful beaches and aquatic adventures, archeological marvels and ecological explorations, and lively cities and relaxed towns filled with culture.
Soak Up the Sun — and Culture — in Rio
Referred to warmly as Cariocas, the residents of Rio de Janeiro are spirited and friendly, with a free-and-easy vibe that permeates this vibrant South American metropolis. Renowned for its beaches — especially Copacabana and Ipanema, both flanked by sidewalks bearing distinct black-and-white patterns — Rio is also famed for Carnaval, an elaborate annual festival in…
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The white-sand beaches, translucent cenotes, and awe-inspiring ruins of the Riviera Maya have a mystical quality to them. The area stretches 80 miles from the fishing village of Puerto Morelos to the archeological sites of bohemian Tulum. It is in the state of Quintana Roo on the northeastern Yucatán peninsula along the Mexican Caribbean, and…
Patagonia and Cuyo, Argentina
Summertime (December through February) in Patagonia and Cuyo is a splendid season for outdoor adventures. The warm yet windy weather and picture-perfect landscapes are ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding along the Argentinian Andes. Wintertime (July through September) is superb too, specifically for skiing in Bariloche. The expansive area spans the mountainous, wine-producing…
Fill Your Days with Fun in Santa Catarina, Brazil
This five-day itinerary will get you started: One day you’re hanging 10 at Praia Mole’s popular surf break and the next you’re sitting in the courtyard of a Fachwerk-style building, wearing a green felt Bavarian hat, and saying “prost!” while raising a stein of hefeweizen. That alluring juxtaposition sums up a trip to Santa Catarina,…
Best Beach Vacations
Picture this: your feet in the sand, the sun overhead shining rays of warmth that are reflected in the glistening waves. If you dream of surf and seashores, peruse our top beach destinations and start packing your beach bag today.