New Orleans, Louisiana
It’s easy to get lost in the magic of New Orleans. With its stately Creole-style architecture, world-class food scene, and impromptu parades, this loud, colorful city makes for a great start to any adventure. Explore the city’s French Quarter, famous for its nightlife, jazz clubs, street performers, and iconic balconied buildings. Make sure to try some of New Orleans’s famous sweet beignets and chicory café au lait but save room for heartier fare–New Orleans is known around the world for its cooking, and you’re going to want to dig in to steaming bowls of jambalaya, crispy po-boys, and savory muffalettas. And pencil in a ghost tour, the city is famous for its haunted history, and local tour guides do a great job bringing all the hair-raising details to life.
It’s easy to get lost in the magic of New Orleans. With its stately Creole-style architecture, world-class food scene, and impromptu parades, this loud, colorful city makes for a great start to any adventure. Explore the city’s French Quarter, famous for its nightlife, jazz clubs, street performers, and iconic balconied buildings. Make sure to try some of New Orleans’s famous sweet beignets and chicory café au lait but save room for heartier fare–New Orleans is known around the world for its cooking, and you’re going to want to dig in to steaming bowls of jambalaya, crispy po-boys, and savory muffalettas. And pencil in a ghost tour, the city is famous for its haunted history, and local tour guides do a great job bringing all the hair-raising details to life.
Cozumel, Mexico
Just off the coast of the Mexican mainland, the porous mass of limestone that arches out of the water has over time become one of the world’s great ocean playgrounds. But Cozumel is about more than ethereal beaches: the island is ranked among the world’s premier diving and fishing spots. And a mere ferry ride away you can explore centuries of human splendor in the Mayan ruins at Tulum, spectacularly sited on the sea cliffs.
Just off the coast of the Mexican mainland, the porous mass of limestone that arches out of the water has over time become one of the world’s great ocean playgrounds. But Cozumel is about more than ethereal beaches: the island is ranked among the world’s premier diving and fishing spots. And a mere ferry ride away you can explore centuries of human splendor in the Mayan ruins at Tulum, spectacularly sited on the sea cliffs.
George Town, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is where the high life meets island life. Known for award-winning beaches, you can sip Cayman Mama’s while rubbing shoulders with the global glitterati. Snorkel with stingrays in Stingray City. Treat your inner foodie to eateries established by acclaimed top chefs or chow down on conch fritters by the seashore. You can even soak up some rays at one of the beaches voted best in the world, Seven Mile Beach.
Grand Cayman is where the high life meets island life. Known for award-winning beaches, you can sip Cayman Mama’s while rubbing shoulders with the global glitterati. Snorkel with stingrays in Stingray City. Treat your inner foodie to eateries established by acclaimed top chefs or chow down on conch fritters by the seashore. You can even soak up some rays at one of the beaches voted best in the world, Seven Mile Beach.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Known as “MoBay” to locals, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second-largest city and its top destination. Blending big city bustle with secluded natural wonder, it offers some of the island’s best beaches, bars and shopping. Sample some delicious jerk cooking at a trendy eatery on the Hip Strip before teeing off at a world-class championship golf course. Or sync your mind with island time on a secluded stretch of white sand beach. And if you venture into the rainforest, you’ll find no shortage of tumbling waterfalls to wade through.
Known as “MoBay” to locals, Montego Bay is Jamaica’s second-largest city and its top destination. Blending big city bustle with secluded natural wonder, it offers some of the island’s best beaches, bars and shopping. Sample some delicious jerk cooking at a trendy eatery on the Hip Strip before teeing off at a world-class championship golf course. Or sync your mind with island time on a secluded stretch of white sand beach. And if you venture into the rainforest, you’ll find no shortage of tumbling waterfalls to wade through.