Month: December 2015

Bird-watching enthusiasts will find plenty to marvel over in Bermuda. Expert author Rosemary Jones gives an overview of the species you're likely (and not!) to spot, the best times of year to go bird-watching, and where to go.

Only four miles long and three miles wide at its broadest point, Jost Van Dyke is nevertheless home to three locales that draw visitors month after month: spectacular White Bay, one of the best beaches in the entire Virgin Islands; Bubbly Pool, likened to a high-priced spa treatment; and Sandy Cay, the perfect desert island.…

Vietnam is home to countless varieties of flora and fauna. From the peaks of Sapa all the way down to the watery Mekong Delta, the country’s range of climates and habitats lends itself to an equally diverse array of plant and wildlife. However, with an ever-growing population and a rapid pace of development, many of…

A wide estuary on the northern coast of St. Croix, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a site of both natural and historical significance. Learn about its history, its bioluminescent bay, how to plan a visit and exploring the park by walking tours or through kayaking outfitters.

Hassel Island in the Virgin Islands, just off St. Thomas, has served many purposes throughout history. From early 19th-century British fortifications to a leprosarium to an important marine railway, some of those ruins are still standing for exploration. Learn more about the island's history and how you can visit.

Jost Van Dyke is a getaway among getaways, perfect for those happiest with a drink in hand and sand beneath their feet. From a visit to world-famous Foxy’s to hiking to the secluded Bubbly Pool, here's how to plan your time on this simple, idyllic island.