Author name: Jenny Allen

Dipping into the Caribbean Sea, the coastline of Jamaica is as diverse as it is stunning, drawing in everyone from sunseekers looking for a spot to bronze to adventurers looking for a vibrant escape.  Though Jamaica’s culture often takes the spotlight, its beaches hold their own, with crystal-clear surf and some of the finest stretches […]

Magical Bora Bora is famous around the world for its vibrant turquoise lagoon, soft, white sandy stretches of beach and luxurious resorts. Who wouldn’t want to plan a dream getaway here? Yet that doesn’t mean you need to spend every minute sipping cocktails in a pool-side lounge chair. (If that’s your thing, though – go for it.)

Mexico City enchants all year long. With something to offer almost every kind of traveler, Mexico’s exciting capital woos visitors with its extensive and affordable hotel and dining scenes, consistently temperate weather, a vast array of cultural sights and a very long list of wonderful things to do. As one of the world’s largest places, CDMX can feel

With its lively buzz, fun food, vivid history and colorful festivals, Mexico City (CDMX) is a thrilling destination for families and children of all ages. Mexican culture is famously family-oriented, and you’ll see whole extended families enjoying brunch together and hanging out at parks and museums at weekends. The phrase “it takes a village to

Beyond mild pad Thai rice noodles – or papaya salad for those who can take the heat – Phuket offers an intriguing mix of cuisines, a product of the island’s tin-mining history. The Chinese-Peranakan love flash-fried Hokkien noodles and dim sum. The Muslim population goes for roti, which is sweet or savory pan-fried bread. Those from

Whether you prefer wilderness or dense cities, the call of frogs in the rainforest or the beat of samba drums, Brazil has an experience lined up for you. The country’s status as a natural paradise is impossible to deny. While superlatives simply don’t do it justice, this continent-sized nation is home to the largest rainforest,

In the largest country in South America, there’s always something fabulous happening. Yet before you can decide on the when of your Brazil visit, you have to think about the where. Do you see yourself riding a cable car over the beaches of Rio de Janeiro or aboard a boat on the Amazon River? Maybe you’re taking

Serving up 125 miles of diverse island beauty, the Florida Keys offer a seemingly endless supply of turquoise waters, pristine white sands and outdoor adventures. Experiencing a lush subtropical climate and year-round warmth might seem out of reach within the continental United States, but thanks to the road that runs almost to the tip of

Natural playgrounds and all-season outdoor recreation define the ‘City of Trees.’ Boise’s 160 miles of trails, picturesque river, community ski hill, unique urban parks and pedestrian greenbelt practically demand adventure. Though Boise might feel a little more lived-in than touristy, its laid-back, friendly demeanor is refreshing; want to stop at the brewery in your bike

Mexico City offers a wealth of culture, food, music and art. There is so much to see and do here that it would take you years to explore it all. After 14 years’ living here, one of my favorite things about my adoptive hometown is that I will never run out of local experiences.  CDMX, as it’s