The Valley, Anguilla – The littlest and prettiest cove on the island is Little Bay, a tiny crescent of sand surrounded by tawny limestone cliffs, intriguing sea caves and the beautiful Caribbean blue. Best of all, this spot is inaccessible…
Petites Cayes
Anse Marcel, St Martin – Who doesn’t love a (nearly) deserted beach? I reached the beautiful Baie de Petites Cayes by hiking along the Sentier des Froussards from Anse Marcel. The destination was spectacular but the hike was also really…
Paradise Peak
Marigot, St Martin – Paradise Peak! (Or Pic Paradis, as they say in St Martin.) At 424m (1392 ft) it wasn’t as grueling as my last hike, and the views were pretty sweet. The hike starts at Loterie Farm, where…
Highlights from St Kitts
Basseterre, St Kitts – This is the view from my apartment in St Kitts. So begins a three-week tour around some of the Leeward islands, updating the Lonely Planet guide to the Caribbean. Without twins, sadly. But I’m not going…
7 Best Hikes in Costa Rica
Want to discover the best hikes in Costa Rica? From popular jaunts through the coastal rainforest to arduous climbs to mountain peaks, Costa Rica has vibrant and varied landscapes that offer endless opportunities for hiking. Indeed, sometimes there’s no other way to…
Playa Hermosa
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica – Along the northern stretch of the Nicoya peninsula, Playa Hermosa is a tiny little village with a gorgeous crescent of sand fronting the Pacific blue. Here, we spent our final days lounging on the beach,…
Need to know before you go to Cape Cod
The sea, the sun, the sand: it seems like a simple recipe for a perfect vacation. Indeed, traveling in Cape Cod is refreshingly straightforward, but it helps to know some local quirks and conventions. Remember these top tips and get the most…
Petroglyph Beach
Wrangell, Alaska – Ancient petroglyphs on a rocky beach amid spectacular surroundings. Petroglyph Beach–pretty cool!
Best Times to Visit Cape Cod
What are the best times to visit Cape Cod? Daydreams often include long sunny days at the beach, strolling on the sand, frolicking in the water and eating plenty of seafood. In reality, this idyllic picture only exists a fraction…
Best things to do in Cape Cod
There’s more to Cape Cod than sea and sand. Some of the coolest things to do on the iconic Massachusetts “arm” take place off the beach. Get out on the water for fantastic wildlife watching; indulge in the region’s finest seafood and hottest…