Adventure Travel Guide
If you prefer mountains over monuments, or rafting over Renoir, begin exploring ideas for your next trip here. The classic destinations continue to evolve—think Costa Rica and New Zealand—while far-flung upstarts offer unique opportunities to explore pristine new ground.
- Track some wildlife in Death Valley & the Mojave Desert. While you're there, take a spooky side trip to one of the ghost towns that dot the valley.
- Learn to surf on the North Shore of Oahu, or try some Scuba Diving or Snorkeling. Our 1-day itineraries can help you make the most of your down time.
- Catch a plane to Costa Rica, where you can revel in the biodiversity of this verdant paradise, or catch a wave. The dive cruises to Coco Island are for serious divers only.
- Visit Whistler for some cross-country or downhill skiing; if you plan ahead you might catch one of the many festivals and events that take place here.
- Escape to New Zealand, where Queenstown and the Southern Alps are an adventure mecca. Bungy jumping, fly-fishing, and hiking are all top reasons to go.
Family Travel Guide
If you're traveling with kids, chances are you're looking for a trip that will be educational, convenient, and most of all fun. Here are some of the most easily accessible and kid-friendly places you can go, from Disney World to the Grand Canyon.
- Take the kids fossil-hunting at the Grand Canyon, a classic American family destination. We have several tips for avoiding the crowds—and for finding freebies.
- You can't go wrong at Disney World. Avoiding a meltdown there is easy if you plan ahead a little—and your own enjoyment is just as important as the little ones'. The hidden Mickeys scavenger huntis a great way to stay busy when lines get long.
- With all its history and free museums and other things to do,Washington, D.C. is a no-brainer family vacation. Visit our short list of essential sights to see with kids.
- There's lots to see at Yellowstone National Park. Luckily, the manyeducational offerings available will help you make the most of your time. Once you're all tired out, take a scenic drive—but keep an eye out for Bison!
- From riding the cable cars to visiting the sea lions at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco is a perfect kid-friendly destination. Check out our list of things kids love in SF. Don't forget to have a little fun yourself with a quick daytrip outta town.
Beach Vacation Guide
If your ideal vacation requires nothing more than a beach chair, a book, and some sunscreen, look no further. From the glamorous beaches of the Côte d'Azur to the remote islands of the Great Barrier Reef, Fodor's recommends the best resorts with choices to suit every budget.
- Hit Cancún, a water sports capital of the world, for some quiet relaxation on the Isla Muejeres beaches—or take in the nightlife inZona Hotelera.
- Visit Palm Beach from May to October, when Florida's sea turtlesnest all along the beach. If contemporary art and nightlife are more your thing, try Miami. Fort Myers and Naples deliver miles of perfectly tranquil coastline.
- From the Amalfi Coast, where the stabilimenti of Capri give way to the beaches at Positano, to Genoa and the Italian Riviera, Italy is full of places to relax in the sun while gazing out over the seas that Odysseus first made famous.
- Explore Phuket, Thailand, where there are numerous beaches on which to lounge in the sun. Rent a beach bungalow, or go snorkeling in one of the quiet bays.
- Pamper yourself on the Côte d'Azur, where you can holiday at theFrench Riviera beaches, or break the bank at Monte Carlo.
