Uncharted Territory

Panama: Come for the Canal, Stay for the Rest

There's more to this tropical country than its modern engineering wonder.

01/24/2019 By Juan Grimas

Travel

5 Ways Costa Rica Makes for a Ridiculously Easy Vacation Destination

The so-called Switzerland of Central America is a Houstonian's dream.

Let's not forget the cuisine of this portion of the Americas.

02/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

Tex-Mex Tuesday

The "stewed meat" is so much more than its name suggests.

Island Time

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

Pura Vida

Don't mind that dormant volcano; it just means there are plenty of hot springs nearby.

06/23/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

The Friendly Skies

Big things—like the second-largest barrier reef in the world—come in small packages.

Open Road

Are you up for one heck of a road trip?

Central America

Discovering an off-the-beaten-path destination

08/12/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Rise and Shine

If you're only visiting Andes Cafe for chef David Guerrero's fresh fish, you're missing out.

Centrally Located

Looking for an impromptu trip abroad? Guatemala is just a short jaunt to the south.

01/29/2015 By Bill Wiatrak

Central And Remote

Central America has a case as the next hot spot for destination vacations.

11/26/2014 By Bill Wiatrak