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Guide Article / Things To Do in St. Maarten/St. Martin

The Best Places to Get Away from It All in St. Maarten/St. Martin

Hôtel L'Esplanade, Grand Case, St. Martin, is up on a bluff overlooking Grand Case and Grand Case beach, which you can see from your private terrace. This 24-room hotel is decked out…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Aruba

Beaches in Aruba

All of Aruba's beaches are public, but chairs and palapas (shade huts) provided by resorts are the property of the hotels and for guest use only. If you use them at a hotel other than…

Guide Article / Cayman Islands

The Best Scuba Diving in Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are an ideal destination for scuba divers of all experience and skill levels. We've listed our favorite dive sites below, but as the Caymans are surrounded by coral…

Guide Article / Cayman Islands

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Cayman Islands

"Petting" the Stingrays: Called the "world's best 4m (13-ft.) dive site," Stingray City lies in Grand Cayman's North Sound. Adventuresome snorkelers and divers can swim among, pet,…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Providenciales and Caicos

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Providenciales and Caicos

Scuba DivingDive experts, including the late Jacques Cousteau, have cited Providenciales as one of the 10 best sites in the world. Why is the diving so good in Provo and the Turks…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Turks and Caicos

The Best Family Hotels & Resorts in Turks and Caicos

The TCI is as much a first-rate family destination as it is a top honeymoon retreat. Plenty of properties offer ways to entertain and pamper the kids. Here are my top choices for great…

Guide Article / Things To Do in San Juan

Sightseeing Tours in San Juan

If you want to see more of the island but you don’t want to rent a car or manage the inconveniences of public transportation, perhaps an organized tour is for you. Rico Suntours, Calle…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in England

In Two Weeks in England

Two parts of England are always special treats for us to visit: West Country (Wiltshire, Devon, and Cornwall) and the scenic villages of the Cotswolds. The highlights of both of these…

Guide Article / In Depth in Dubai

Language in Dubai

The official language of Dubai is Arabic, though English is even more widely spoken. With the exception of some local Emiratis, who make up a small percentage of the total population,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Dubai

History in Dubai

Most of Dubai's history is known only to the desert and the sea. There's little information about pre-Islamic activity in this corner of the Arabian Peninsula. After the spread of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Dubai

For Families in Dubai

For Families in 3 Days 1. Creekside Park Start the day at Creekside Park, a peaceful waterfront recreational area with playgrounds, picnic spots, and themed gardens. There's a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Puerto Jimenez

Corcovado National Park in Puerto Jimenez

Exploring Corcovado National Park is not something to be undertaken lightly, but neither is it the expedition that some people make it out to be. The weather is the biggest obstacle to…

Guide Article / Planning a Trip in Playa Pavones

Getting There in Playa Pavones

By Plane: The nearest airport with regularly scheduled flights is in Golfito. Tiskita Jungle Lodge has a private airstrip. Depending on space, you might be able to arrange…

Guide Article / Costa Rica

The Best Outdoor Adventures in Costa Rica

Mountain-Biking the Back Roads of Costa Rica: The rustic back roads bemoaned by drivers are a huge boon for mountain bikers. The country has endless roads and trails to explore on…

Guide Article / Costa Rica

The Best After-Dark in Costa Rica

Night Tours (countrywide): Most Neotropical forest dwellers are nocturnal. Animal and insect calls fill the air, and the rustling on the ground all around takes on new meaning. Night…

Guide Article / Costa Rica

The Best Beaches in Costa Rica

With more than 1,200km (750 miles) of shoreline on its Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Costa Rica offers beachgoers a wealth of options.Santa Rosa National Park: You’ll have to take a…

Guide Article / Costa Rica

The Best Authentic Experiences in Costa Rica

Taking a Night Tour in a Tropical Forest: Most neotropical forest dwellers are nocturnal, so nighttime tours are offerred at rainforest and cloud-forest destinations throughout the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Art and Architecture in Costa Rica

For a small country, Costa Rica has vibrant scenes in all the major arts—music, literature, architecture, dance, and even film. ArtUnlike Guatemala, Mexico, or even Nicaragua, Costa…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Recommended Books, Films and Music in Costa Rica

Books Though Costa Rica’s literary output is sparsely translated and little known outside the country’s borders, there are some notable authors to look for, especially if you can read…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Today in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a population of just over 5 million people, more than half of whom live in the urban Central Valley. Some 94% of the population is of Spanish or other European descent,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Costa Rica

Food and Drink in Costa Rica

Although Costa Rican cooking can be fairly simple and plain, creative chefs have livened up the dining scene in San José and at most of the major tourist destinations. Outside of the…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Costa Rica

Organized Adventure Tours in Costa Rica

Because many travelers have limited time and resources, organized ecotourism or adventure-travel packages, arranged by tour operators in either Costa Rica or the United States, are a…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Costa Rica

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is not considered a world-class dive spot except in one extremely remote location, Isla del Coco, which Jacques Cousteau called “the most beautiful island in the world.”…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Costa Rica

One Week Adventure in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a major adventure-tourism destination. The following basic itinerary packs a lot of adventure into a single week; if you want to do some surfing, mountain biking, or…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula

The Best Authentic Experiences

Barefoot Dining with Your Feet in the Sand: Beachfront dining options range from the grilled octopus with cavatelli at Makoko ★★★ to the just-grilled daily catch at a simple Costa…