Beach & Water Sports

Tabacon Hot Springs near Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica.

The World's Best Hot Springs

By Charis Atlas Heelan

When you really need to escape, seek out the therapeutic qualities of these hot springs for some rest and relaxation.

The idyllic countryside of Montalcino, Tuscany.

Great Italian Escapes

By Charis Atlas Heelan

Veer off the tourist track with the help of one of these intimate tours, and you'll discover quaint villages and rugged coastlines. What are you waiting for?

First of all, the good news: Norovirus is very rarely deadly. It's more like a rotten hangover marked by a few days of nausea and, in some people, vomiting. The biggest risk, mostly to the eldery and infants, is dehydration. Norovirus can break out wherever people gather and mingle—schools, dorms, nursing homes—and ships with spotless cleanliness ratings can still fall victim to an outbreak.<br><br>It's also extremely common—only the cold is more prevalent. The <em>Explorer of the Seas</em> (above) set a record for the number of cases, but keep in mind that it's one of the larger ships afloat—when it was launched in 2000, it was in <em>the</em> largest class of cruise ship afloat—so there are more people cooped up and more to make queasy.

How to Avoid Getting Sick on a Cruise Ship

By Jason Cochran

What can you do to avoid the norovirus? How can you tell if a ship is dirty? And should you cancel your trip if your ship had an outbreak?

The pace of life is a little slower in Italy's deep south; here, the coast near Taormina, Sicily.

Sicily's Best Beaches

Sicily has more sandy beaches and dramatic coastline than almost any other region of Italy. Here are 6 beaches not to miss.

Rock climbing on Camelback Mountain, Phoenix.

Great Outdoor Things to Do in Phoenix, Arizona

Where to go hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and white-water rafting in and around Phoenix.

Sandwood Bay in the northern Highlands, Scotland.

5 Best Coastal Walks in Scotland

By Felicity Martin, Colin Hutchison & Patrick Thorn

Our roundup of five great trails lets you discover the best of Scotland's magnificent coastal landscapes.

The World's 10 Best Beachfront Hotels

By Charis Atlas Heelan, Matt Higgins, and Julia Levine

Check into one of these incredible beachfront hotels, where your room is literally steps from the sand in Fiji, Thailand, the Caribbean, and other sunny spots.

On Location: Visiting Robin Hood's Nottingham

Robin Hood co-stars Britain's ancient oak forests and Wales unspoiled beaches. Here's how to visit.

A young boy swims in the kiddie pool in Playa del Carmen.

The Best Family Adventures on the Riviera Maya

By Christine Delsol & Maribeth Mellin

Few places on the plaanet are as family-friendly as Cancun and the Caribbean Coast of Mexico. But the region offers far more than just sun and sand: there are real adventures that the entire family can participate in. Here are our picks for some of the best of them.

What to Do in Fort Lauderdale (That Isn't the Beach)

By Jason Cochran

When you're passing through South Florida for the cruise port or on a vacation, there's a lot more to do in Fort Lauderdale besides the beach.

The World's Biggest Cruise Ship: Harmony of the Seas

By Jason Cochran

Royal Caribbean's ship Harmony of the Seas began sailing in May of 2016—take a photo tour of the largest cruise ship on Earth (for now).

Barbados is an eclectic Caribbean vacation

Experiencing Eclectic Barbados Without All the Tourists

By Alexandra Cheney

Despite claiming the most luxury properties per square mile in the Caribbean, Barbados still presents an unfiltered, tourist-free, and unapologetically original beach vacation.

Children gathering around for storytime at Great Wolf Lodge Family Resort

The Top Resorts for Families with Preschoolers

By Candyce H. Stapen

Family-friendly comforts and plenty of ways to play with your toddler: These resorts are the rare hotels that are truly ideal for young children.

A group of passengers debark from a cruise ship in Mexico.

The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them

By Pauline Frommer

It's the vacation many of us look forward to all year. But there are ways to mess summer vacation up, and they're quite common. Here are the most typical mistakes and some ways to avoid them.

Disney's Aulani in Hawaii: See What It's Like in Photos

By Jason Cochran

One of the biggest surprises at Disney's Hawaiian beach resort near Honolulu on Oahu is that there's hardly a Mickey in sight.

Children play in the water in Puerto Rico.

12 Memorable Adventures in Puerto Rico

By John Marino

Puerto Rico is far more than sun and sand. With a dazzling culture, foodie-worthy cuisine and scintillating nature sites (both on land and in the sea) it may well be one of the most exciting destinations in the Caribbean.

The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Frommer's' editors select the best destinations for travelers in 2016.

Historic Caribbean hurricane season track map

When is Hurricane Season? A Worldwide Guide

By Jason Cochran

When is hurricane season in the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Indian Ocean? Save your beach vacation with our month-by-month guide to the typhoons and cyclones of the world.

Frommer's Names the Perfect Caribbean Resorts

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin, Reid Bramblett, and Christina Paulette Colón

Few places can do great luxury resorts as well as the Caribbean. Frommer's' researchers have been to them all. We think these are some of the best resorts—the most gorgeous, the most romantic, and most memorable hotels in the world—perfect for honeymoons, romance, or indulgent getaways.