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Downtown San Diego has grown from a once-seedy Gaslamp Quarter to a hopping neighborhood of upscale restaurants, bars and clubs in restored Victorian commercial buildings. San Diego is a mixture of history of modern life. For entertainment, check out the Art & Design District in Little Italy for ...

My city lives in Los Angeles, and all you ever hear her talking about during the winter month is "having to go to Mammoth to ski".  It seems like many LA dwellers trek to mammoth in rain, sleet or snow when the winter weather is blaring.  As mentioned, Mammoth, CA is a skier's paradise.  Plus, it...

When you think of Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, you should think of surfing.  The conditions in Jaco Beach are perfect for surfing.  A half hour's drive from San Jose, this area draws crowds who are looking to check out some narly waves or just watch the action from the shore. Playa Hermosa is a world ...

If you love the outdoors (like I do!), you should definitely plan a trip to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.  It is a mixture of gorgeous mountains, rugged terrain and plenty of waterways for kayaking, boating or fishing.  One of the main attractions for the area is the Manuel Antonio National Park.  ...

San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica.  It's probably one of the most densely-populated areas of it as well.  If you've done your exploring of the gorgeous lushness of it all, come in to town to find food, fun and excitement. In San Jose, you should definitely plan a trip to El Pueblo.  It's host...

Plenty of history, fun people and did I mention beer?  That's right, we're talking about London, England.  Start of many of the TV shows that eventually wind up on American TV (The Office anyone?).  Plus, there's all those pubs.  But, what trip planning should you be doing when heading to London....

Bocas del Toro, Panama is located on the Caribbean side of the country near Costa Rica.  What sets this area apart is that while Bocas del Toro is visited by many people each year, it still retains its lushness and ecosystem.  Because of the diversity of wildlife and plant life, it has been label...

Boquete sits in the northern highlands of Panama.  It is lush with a cooler climate than most other areas of Panama.  Take a walk to the long-dead volcano Volcan Baru.  Or plan a trip to the heart of the city itself.   Boquete, Panama can be described as languidly charming and just plain fun.  As...

With a land mass of almost 14,000 km² and an estimated population of over 330,000, the Bahamas actually has the third highest per capita income in the western hemisphere after the United States and Canada. This is mostly due to the prominence of a little industry called tourism. If you love dolph...

Barbados at 21 miles long and 14 miles across can truly be described as paradise.  It is one of the most lush Caribbean islands to be found.  Growing all over the island, you can find brightly-colored hibiscus, oleander and poinsettias all over the so-long-to-be-rolled-down hills. If you're looki...