Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia, the South Pacific archipelago with black-sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and two extinct volcanoes. There are hundreds of species of marine life in the clear warm waters of French Polynesia, including 19 species of shark. Known locally as 'm'oan', sharks are revered in local culture and have been ...

Playa Hermosa has been added to the list of World Surfing Reserves in recognition its world-class waves, rich biodiversity, strong community support and a clear conservation vision. World Surfing Reserves (WSR) is a programme created by Save The Waves. This is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems. The pro...

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is located on the edge of the hurricane belt 15 miles from the South American coastline. The island offers a nine mile stretch of white sand, palm-fringed beaches and turquoise seas along with colonial Dutch architecture and a Latin vibe. It enjoys year-round sunshine with average temperatures of 32 degrees and a...

Costa Rica, which is located between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea in Central America, offers visitors an abundance of wildlife, landscapes and climates. The island currently has 30 National Parks managed by SINAC (Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacion), which embrace more than 28% of the country's total land area. Costa Rica's approach t...

The US Virgin Islands has been listed by Travelzoo's US members as the destination they would most like to visit in the Caribbean over the next two years. www.travelzoo.com The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of Caribbean islands and islets known for white-sand beaches, reefs and verdant hills. St. Thomas island is home to the capital, Charlotte Am...

The Dominican Republic shares the Caribbean the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. It's known for its beaches and a terrain that comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's tallest mountain. The Capital city Santo Domingo has Spanish landmarks including the 16thC Gothic Catedral Primada de America. Eden Roc, C...