Dominicans will extend a gracious welcome, saying, "This is your home!" and indeed are happy to share their beautiful island…

The lush island of Grenada has 45 beaches and countless secluded coves. Crisscrossed by nature trails and laced with spice…

A "blast from the past" is how one recent visitor described her journey through Austria. It remains, she explained, a…

Whether on snow-capped mountains or in glitzy resort towns, you can experience the high life in Switzerland. Visitors are elated…

Isolated in the Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles (161 km) due east of St. Lucia, Barbados stands apart from its neighbors…

Famed artists, writers, gourmands, and bon vivants have all been put under France’s intoxicating spell. And travelers can still relish…

Tradition and modernity share space in this island nation where ancient shrines bump up against skyscrapers. Castles and palaces whisper…

From medieval cathedrals to postmodern towers, from prehistoric stones to one-pub villages, England is a spectacular tribute to the strength—and…

With everything from superb cuisine to stunning landscapes, this corner of Southeast Asia dazzles the senses. Peaceful paddy fields give…

If you like majestic open spaces, fine architecture, and courteous locals, Finland is for you. Mother Nature dictates life in…

From half-timbered medieval towns to cosmopolitan cities, Germany offers a thoroughly engaging mix of tradition and modernity. You can explore…

Made up of 700 islands—some busy and bustling, some isolated and inhabited by no one but hermit crabs and seagulls—the…

Argentina's magnificent landscapes create memorable backdrops for amazing experiences. Wine lovers can sample world-class Malbecs at Mendoza's high-altitude vineyards with…

Everything about Africa that stirs the imagination is concentrated in its southernmost country. Lions freely roam vast game reserves such…