Central America

Is the West Coast *really* the best coast? It is if you want to get to some truly epic destinations in less than five hours of flying.

Honduras is one cool country. Here are 10 reasons why.

“As I crack open a cold one and let Wish Willy know that I’ll have the lobster for the exorbitant price of $15, I think to myself: have I discovered paradise on earth?”

With a smiley flash of her silver-capped teeth and a beckoning gesture, the deed was done. I was officially paired with my new Mayan mama.

Love any al fresco adventure that really gets your heart thumping? Then it’s time to whisk yourself away on an active holiday to Costa Rica.

I’d had a silly goal in mind: I wanted to visit every continent before 30. Now I just wanted to turn 30.

One of the greatest perks of group travel is having ready-made friends to explore and do activities with, which – for me – is a lot more enjoyable than traveling solo.

“Perdón, but where are you going? Can I help?” A voice called out to us from across the street. Thirty minutes later, our arms were full with boxes of Cuban cigars. We didn’t know it yet, but we had just fallen victim to one of the most common scams in Havana.

Starting in Antigua, Guatemala and finishing in San Jose, Costa Rica, the trip also features ruins in Honduras, islands in Nicaragua, beaches in El Salvador and so much more.