Wanna Get Away?

The Coast is Clear: 5 Beach Escapes Just a Single Flight Away

Pack your floppy hat and a good book for these sandy vacays, near and far.

07/30/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp, Catherine Wendlandt, and Laura Furr Mericas

Great Escapes

Book That Beach Vacation at Banyan Tree Mayakoba

After a $50-million expansion, paradise and a mimosa await in the Riviera Maya.

04/30/2021 By Jayme Lamm

Let's Go

The CDC Loosened Its Travel Rules

What to know if you're fully vaccinated and ready to roam.

04/06/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Let's flamingle

Where to Find Flamingos in Aruba

Selfies are fine, but no, you cannot pet them.

03/26/2021 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

Going, Going, Gone

36 Incredible Travel Deals to Book by Cyber Monday

Grab these savings, and 2021 might just be the best comeback year ever.

11/20/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Great Escapes

8 Reasons to Visit Baha Mar Now

This luxury resort in the Bahamas transcends paradise.

02/07/2020 By Jayme Lamm

Island Siren Call

You'll Never Want to Leave This Breathtaking Caribbean Island

Anguilla is hard to get to, and even harder to leave.

01/30/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Great Escapes

Charming Curaçao Is Worth Exploring

World class dive sites, catamarans, and more for the itinerary.

11/19/2019 By Jayme Lamm

Safe Bets

Three Caribbean Islands That Won't Be Ruined by Hurricane Season

The ABC Islands await.

07/30/2018 By Alex Temblador

Open Road

The Bahamas: Still Beautiful, and Now More Accessible Than Ever

Island life is now just a direct flight away.

01/30/2018 By Scott Vogel

Safe Travels

What to Expect: Caribbean Cruises After Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Islands are rebuilding. Be patient and supportive.

01/09/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Oh, the places you'll go

Bahamasair Flights Off to a Festive Start

Courtesy a smartly scheduled morning flight, passengers were splashing in the islands’ famed turquoise waters by lunchtime.

11/17/2017 By Scott Vogel

The Friendly Skies

Houston Gets a New Direct Flight to Paradise

Bahamasair is the second carrier to offer non-stop flights from the Bayou City to the Bahamas.

10/12/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Bird's the Word

Get Your Fried Chicken Fix at These 11 International Eateries

In Houston, you can get fried chicken from across the world. And you absolutely should.

06/21/2017 By Alice Levitt

Travel

July on the Fly: The Quick and Dirty on Non-Stop Flights to the Caribbean

We've rounded up 11 sunny spots, each easier and cheaper to reach from Houston than you may think.

06/16/2017 By Julia Gsell

The Top 7 Spots for Caribbean Cuisine in Houston

The cuisine of the Caribbean is way more diverse than rum and Scotch bonnet peppers.

01/23/2017 By Alice Levitt

Pholourie Me Twice

Why You Should Be Eating Trinidadian Street Food in Vintage Park

Cute bakery Donafe's Café is serving big flavor.

12/12/2016 By Alice Levitt

Island Time

Keep Warm With Jamaican Grub at Island Sizzler

Sometimes, a chilly day requires hot food.

12/06/2016 By Alice Levitt

Not a Tamal, Nacatamal

Our Latest Obsession: Fritanga Nicaraguense La Carreta

We can't get this hard-to-find Central American cuisine out of our heads.

12/05/2016 By Alice Levitt

Island Time

How to Make the Most Out of Three Days in Belize

San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye may be tiny, but it has tons to offer the weekend tourist.

08/29/2016 By Miranda Proctor