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Punta Cana for Culture Lovers

If you like a dose of history and art while on vacation, you can indulge both interests with these excursions in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

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The Best Places to Travel in the Spring

Spring is shoulder season for these four destinations, which means you'll have better access to the heated hammocks near Banff and the Queen's estate near Norfolk, UK.

An Insider’s Guide to Punta Cana

Punta Cana is home to spectacular, virtually untouched beaches, but there's also plenty more to do. Learn to roll a cigar, eat local chocolate and discover a hidden gem in this popular Dominican Republic vacation destination.

The Dominican Republic’s Best Beaches

If you’re looking for some true rest and relaxation, away from the crowded resort beaches, head to one of these lesser-known spots.

10 Reasons to Choose a Destination Wedding

A destination wedding means you get to say "I do" at a unique venue (like a lava field in Hawaii or a castle in Ireland) and spend quality time with your guests. Plus, it's less stressful if you have a planner at a resort and your photos will be different from everyone else's.

The Best All-Inclusive Resort Cuisine in the Caribbean

Kudos to these all-inclusive resorts in Antigua, Barbados, Saint Lucia and the Dominican Republic for offering guests elevated culinary experiences. They’ve tapped into star chefs, farm-to-table ingredients and current dining trends (like vegan and gluten-free options) to bring their A-game cuisine. 

A Guide to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is one of the Caribbean’s most popular vacation destinations. Here's where to stay, what to do and where to eat for families, beach-seekers, luxury travellers and sports-lovers.

Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Hotels and Resorts

A dude ranch in Arizona, an eco-resort in Costa Rica and the Leap of Faith waterslide in the Bahamas all make travelling with kids an all-inclusive adventure. If you are a single parent travelling along with kids, go to Punta Cana for a resort that waives the single supplement fee.

Travel-Worthy Cities You Should Really Stop Overlooking

These on-the-rise cities have plenty to boast about. Get authentic Mexican food in Tucson, Ariz., hang out at hipster locales in Dartmouth, N.S., see old-growth forests in Port Renfrew, B.C., explore the history of Santo Domingo in the D.R., and relax on the uncrowded waterfront in Vero Beach, Fla.

10 Reasons to Visit the Caribbean this Summer

Escape to a Caribbean island this summer for great deals, fewer crowds and lively festivals. Take the whole family to Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas, catch turtle nesting season in Barbados and attend one of the world's largest merengue festivals in Dominican Republic.

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