Tagged: caribbean

What to Expect on Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf Sailing Ship: Our Review

Heidi Sarna is the co-founder of QuirkyCruise.com, a guide to small-ship cruising.Lingering on the ample decks of the five-masted, 342-passenger Wind Surf—billed as the flagship in the…

Tipping in the Dominican Republic: Guidelines for Hotels, Restaurants, Taxis, and Tours

As in the United States, tipping service workers is standard in the Dominican Republic.  There are, however, variations among the two countries' tipping customs, as you'll notice below…

The Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica

Updated November 19, 2024 The great thing about Costa Rica's beaches—other than the flour-soft sand and the top-notch surfing and snorkeling—is that many of the best coastal areas abut…

What Travelers Should Know About Oropouche Virus, an “Emerging” Global Threat

Public health officials have revealed yet another reason to pack your bug spray when you travel.  An "emerging" threat known as Oropouche virus, spread through the bites of mosquitoes…

These Are the Safest Caribbean Countries Right Now, According to the U.S. Government

This post, originally published Feb. 2, 2024, has been updated with new information. Earlier this year, the U.S. State Department issued alarming travel warnings for Jamaica and the…

The Best Cruises You Don't Need a Passport For

If you’re among the 52% of Americans without a passport, you might think that taking a cruise is out of the question for you.  But that’s not true—and we’re not only referring to…

Forecast: No Sargassum Season in Cancún This Year—but Other Beaches Not as Lucky

In recent years, summer has been peak sargassum season, with large, unsightly accumulations of the stinky brown seaweed piling up on beaches in Florida, the Caribbean, and Mexico's…

Hurricane Season Forecast: 2024 Could Get Most Storms Ever

This post, originally published April 22, has been updated with new information.  The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is going to be a rough one, according to weather forecasters.  For…

Countries That Use the US Dollar as Currency

Exchanging currency is a perennial pain in international travel. Fortunately for U.S. vacationers, there are a bunch of destinations, including many tourism heavy hitters, where no…

Caribbean Cruise Ports Where a Resort Day Pass Could Be Your Best Bet

March 28, 2024 If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town…

New Tulum International Airport Connects Mexico Hot Spot to These U.S. Cities

Reaching Tulum, Mexico, from the United States will get a lot easier this spring.  The brand-new Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport—aka Tulum International Airport (TQO)—is…

The 10 Best Caribbean Snorkeling Spots

Updated January 10, 2024 Ready to don fins and jump into the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean? Snorkeling is one of the region's most popular activities—and one of the most…

Hurricane Season 2023 Could Be Worse Than First Thought, Forecasters Say

UPDATE, August 11: In a new hurricane season forecast released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. government's offical weather watchers…

9 of the Best Family-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancún, the D.R., and Beyond

When you have little ones, your vacation priorities change—drastically. Whereas there might have been a time when you were into, say, rowdy nightlife, molecular gastronomy, or keeping…

Things to Do in the Virgin Islands This Year—Picks from Our New Guidebook

It's been nearly 10 years since the last time Frommer's released a Virgin Islands guidebook, and let's just say a lot of stuff has happened in the interim. Among the toughest…

Nonstop Flights to British Virgin Islands from U.S. Are Here at Last

For the first time in decades, you can take a commercial flight straight from the U.S. mainland to the British Virgin Islands.  Up to now, U.S. travelers aiming for the archipelago's…

How Bad Will the 2023 Hurricane Season Be? Here's What the Forecasts Say

UPDATE, May 26: The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will be "near-normal," according to the official forecast from the U.S. government.  In its annual outlook, the National Oceanic and…

Caribbean Islands Without Hurricanes: Where to Vacation Without Major Storms

When Frommer's once asked an expert at the National Hurricane Center about the Caribbean's so-called "hurricane belt," an area said to experience frequent and severe storms, he…

Pickleball Paradise: 5 Top Resorts for Playing America’s Fastest Growing Sport

December 1, 2022 If dink, divorce alley, and volley llama are in your lexicon, chances are you’re hopelessly smitten with pickleball.  You and more than 4 million other Americans.…

Travel Insurance at a Glance

If you're taking an expensive tour or cruise, or if you're buying a vacation with components that won't be refundable if things go wrong (such as a making deposit on a rental home),…

Covid-19 Requirements for Visiting Mexico and the Caribbean

This article is no longer active and it has been archived. Last updated September 7, 2022 Below, you'll find a roundup of entry requirements and restrictions for…

Glow in the Dark! Dazzling Bioluminescent Attractions—and How to See Them

If you want to add a dose of surreal whimsy to your next vacation, bioluminescent phenomena should do the trick. We’re talking cavern walls lit by glowworms. An ocean of dolphins…

Traveling to Cuba Gets Easier for Americans—but Big Obstacles Remain

In late 2019, the Trump administration banned U.S. airlines and chartered flights from going to any cities in Cuba other than Havana.  This week, as part of Pres. Biden's stated aim to…

Aruba Wants to Pay You Back for Airline Baggage Fees

As if soft sands and turquoise waters aren't incentive enough to visit Aruba, the Caribbean island has now launched a promotion to reimburse visitors for their airline baggage…

Pauline Frommer: How to Plan a Destination Wedding in 2022 and 2023

Destination weddings can be a wonderfully romantic way to celebrate love. They allow couples and their guests to enjoy a dedicated chunk of time together in a setting that encourages…