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Are you ready to plan your next vacation? Then don't miss this issue's Hotel Spotlight.

This eco-lodge provides an intimate jungle setting for families, couples, and groups looking for an active vacation. It is a true nature lover's paradise, perfectly located, giving access to the best of Belize's culture and adventure. Ride horses to ancient Mayan ruins, sunbathe on the beach, canoe on the river, go cave tubing, or see the jungle canopy from above on a zip line tour.

Belize is just one of the destinations we offer. Check out our website for so much more, or just keep on reading.

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Belize

This Tiny Caribbean Island Is the Perfect Laid-back Beach Escape

With turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and a laid-back feel, Caye Caulker is perfect for your next beach vacation.

The Central American nation of Belize is lined with a golden coastline and fringed by a barrier coral reef protected by UNESCO, part of the largest barrier reef system in the Northern Hemisphere. Just a short ferry ride north of Belize City, the roughly four-mile-long island of Caye Caulker beckons for a casual tropical respite.

Costa Rica

This Stunning Costa Rican Resort Was Just Named One of the Best Hotels in the World

Nestled between two calm, crescent-shaped bays, guests at Four Seasons Costa Rica have access to a couple of wide, sandy beaches in addition to the three pools, five restaurants, a spa, many family-friendly amenities, and an Arnold Palmer championship golf course.

While the hotel opened in 2004, it received a $35-million facelift at the end of 2017, giving the public spaces and guest rooms a new look. Now, after a 40-minute ride from Liberia International Airport, travelers are greeted by the courteous staff with chilled coconuts in a spacious open-air lobby and can check in from large, comfortable sofas.

Nicaragua

This Central American Country Is Home to Beautiful Beaches, Epic Surf, and a Rich Cultural History

How to plan the perfect Nicaragua vacation — boutique hotels, stellar surfing spots, and delicious food included.

Nicaragua is a postcard-worthy destination that harkens back to simpler travel times.

Lined with emerald-green coasts dotted with old-school fishing villages, it's a place where you can surf nearly empty lineups as if you were still in the '70s.

I've sailed around its Pacific coast in a catamaran, stopping at deserted islands to watch dolphins frolic by. I've danced salsa in a corner bar in Granada, one of the oldest colonial cities in Latin America. I've ridden motorcycles through dense jungle trails in Popoyo, had gallo pinto on the side of the Pan-American Highway, and made friends that will last a lifetime. But these experiences barely scratch the surface of why Nicaragua is one of my favorite destinations.

Panama

Explore Bocas del Toro - Discover the best time and places to visit

With its Caribbean islands dotting a shock of blue waters, Bocas del Toro is all that's tropical. This is Panama’s principal tourist draw and it will no doubt provide some of your most memorable experiences.

The archipelago consists of six densely forested islands, scores of uninhabited islets, and the Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, Panama’s oldest marine park.

Hotel Spotlight

Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge - Belize

Sweet Songs Jungle Lodge is nestled along the banks of the Macal River in San Ignacio, Belize. Surrounded by lush tropical forests, the lodge offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of staying in a real treehouse.

Guests enjoy the infinity pool overlooking the jungle and the incredible wildlife and bird watching. At the base of the lodge is a private beach with complimentary tubes for floating, kayaks for exploring, and evening bonfires. Just next door to the lodge is the Belize Botanic Garden.

Around The World

The Best Places to Travel With Your Kids Based on Their Age — From Infants to College Graduates

Knowing which places around the globe are most appropriate for kids as they grow into and out of different phases can be tough to anticipate. And yes, it's more daunting to fly or contend with jet lag at certain ages. It's true, too, that as little ones become big, trips become more expensive.

But all the challenges are far outweighed by the collective joy that's possible on a family vacation, especially one tailored to the brood's developmental stage and interests.

Here, with the help of a few travel experts, we break it down by age group, pairing each with a dreamy destination for exposure to the wondrous world and maximum family fun.

Just For Fun

The ultimate packing list

Looking for the ultimate packing list? You’ve found it here in our Travel Shop. We’ve rounded up all the things you may need to bring on your trip carefully organized by category.

We have included essential items for your vacation packing list such as lightweight dry-fast clothes, comfortable sandals, swimwear, mosquito repellent, sunscreen SPF 30+, hiking shoes/trail running shoes or closed-toed hiking sandals, and also nice-to-have items.

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