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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you need an escape from the daily grind, but can’t take a week off, plan a long-weekend island getaway where you and your loved one can spoil yourselves silly. Go horseback riding in the Dominican Republic, eat your way through Manhattan, relax in Santa Catalina, Calif. or explore the streets of Montreal.
Four of our favourite hidden gems
The 16th-century city of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is the perfect spot for travellers looking for a bit more than lounging on the beach. Get a bird's eye view of the city from the top of Mount Isabel de Torres, explore a historic fort at Fortaleza San Felipe and visit the many historical monuments in Puerto Plata's colourful downtown.
Benjamin Cole Brown is the founder of Cambio Goods, a social enterprise that creates local employment by bringing together some of the Dominican’s poorest, but amazingly talented, craftspeople to make stylish leather products. Here, he shares with us the story behind the brand and what he loves most about his role.
