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Travel Weekly
Natural escape at the Ka'ana Resort in Belize, Nov. 21, 2019
A visit to the Ka'ana Resort and exploring nearby ruins and caves

Pampering for mind, body on Abercrombie & Kent tour, Aug. 19, 2019
A luxury wellness tour through Southeast Asia
Easter Island adventure with Hotel Hangaroa, April 1, 2019
Exploring the iconic moai statues on Easter Island
Hotel Zetta takes wellness rooms for a spin, March 7, 2019
A stay at San Francisco's Hotel Zetta to try out their new wellness features
Prime primate viewing at three East Africa Lodges, Nov. 16, 2018
A visit to Rwanda and Uganda for a gorilla trekking adventure with Volcanoes Safaris
City thrills and bush gigs on South Africa swing, Nov. 20, 2018
A tour of South Africa with stops in Durban, Cape Town, and the Thula Thula Game Reserve
Personal touches about at the F6 Hotel in Helsinki, March 23, 2018
Exploring downtown Helsinki, Findland, while staying at the family-run F6 Hotel
Harborside hospitality at Fairmont Empress, July 20, 2017
Staying at the recently renovated Fairmont Empress and exploring Victoria, BC
Bourbon St. at arms length at Royal Sonesta, May 25, 2017
A stay at the New Orleans Royal Sonesta with a trip to City Park and a cycle tour of the city
Spiritual Sites, natural wonders in Indonesia, April 20, 2017
Getting outside of Bali to explore other unique attractions in Indonesia, including a hike to the spectacular Ijen crater
Fresh waters on a Cuba fly-fishing excursion, Feb. 23, 2017
A trip to Cuba's Cayo Coco to fly-fish for bonefish in the pristine waters off the north coast of the island
Imperial Hotel: Traditional service in the heart of Tokyo, Feb. 23, 2017
A look inside the history and unparalleled guest services of Tokyo's iconic Imperial Hotel.
Unplugged, active: Rockies by rail, Oct. 6, 2016
A train ride on the Rocky Mountaineer, departing from Vancouver and heading to Jasper in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
A luxurious way to safari in Tanzania, May 12, 2016
An adventure-filled and luxurious safari experience in Tanzania with Asilia Africa, with visits to the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Accessible antiquity at AthensWas, March 24, 2016
A stay at the retro-themed AthensWas hotel in downtown Athens, with spectacular views of the Acropolis from its rooftop deck.
Matemwe Lodge has luxury, history, Feb. 11, 2016
A stay at the Matemwe Lodge in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The shore-side bungalows are steps from the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean.
Leaving mundane behind at Caramel, Oct. 22, 2015
A brief stay at the Grecotel’s Caramel Boutique Hotel in Rethymno on the island of Crete in Greece.
A whirlwind tour of New Zealand, Aug. 20, 2015
Kayaking in Cathedral Cove, SCUBA diving the Poor Knights Islands, bungee jumping in Taupo, and other New Zealand adventures
Eden Roc a posh Cap Cana getaway, May 1, 2015
The luxurious Eden Roc hotel in Cap Cana, near Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana, is the only Relaix Chateau property in the DR. The private villas all have their own pools and come with a golf cart for making the trip to the nearby secluded beach.
At Breathless, an adult playground, April 23, 2015
Exploring the all-inclusive Breathless resort in the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana. The adult-only resort has 11 restaurants and organizes events from mud-wrestling to foam parties.
Along the Iditarod Trail, Jan. 8, 2015
Attending the start of the historic sled-dog race in Anchorage, as well as the associated activities of the Fur Rendezvous festival, with added adventure of a snow-mobile ride to the Spencer Glacier and skiing at the Alyeska resort.
Riverfront respite at Savannah hotel: Travel Weekly, Aug. 14, 2014
A stay in Savanna’s Cotton Sail hotel, housed in a refurbished cotton warehouse – with views of the city’s riverfront walkway and cobblestone streets.
In Guatemala, Relaxation, Exploration, March 13, 2014
Visiting the Casa Palopo Hotel on the picturesque shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, during the country's Day of the Dead celebration
All-ages fun at Coconut Bay resort, Dec. 18, 2014
The all-inclusive Coconut Bay in St. Lucia features areas specifically for family fun, as well as an adults only section.
Kayaking, culture on Thailand trip, Nov. 21, 2013
A week of exploring in Thailand, from kayaking through sea caves in Phang Nga Bay to checking out some of the unique hotel offerings in Chang Mai. Also note the side-bar article on Myanmar dealing with the influx of international visitors after the easing of restrictions.
A sample of city life at Marti Istanbul, Oct. 17, 2013
A stay at the newly opened Marti hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, set in the city’s bustling Taksim neighborhood.

Washington Post
On the Colombian Island of Providencia, the Pace Is Slow but Charms Come Thick and Fast, Oct. 16, 2014
Exploring the Caribbean Island of Providencia, Colombia with its sea of seven colors.
In Oaxaca It Takes Seven Villages, April 17, 2005
Hiking through small villages in Mexico's Oaxaca State
Mexico's Perfect Mountain Town?, Sept. 11, 2005
Exploring the laid-back mountain town of Cuetzalan in the state of Puebla, Mexico
Huge Crowd Rallies to Support Mexico City Mayor, April 25, 2005

USA Today's Go Escape New England 2017
Outta the Park: New England's Minor League Baseball Games (Magazine available for purchase)
Visiting four of New England's minor league ballparks for family-friendly fun and quirky entertainment

Everett Potter's Travel Report
From Finger Lakes to Thousand Islands at New York's Harbor Hotels, Sept. 4, 2019
Exploring the vineyards, castles and canyons of the Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands Regions
Experiences Yosemite and Lake Tahoe with Grand American Adventures, Feb. 26, 2019
A whirlwind tour of Grand American Adventures 'In Depth' tour
Exploring Quebec's Charlevoix Region from the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, Nov. 15, 2018
A weekend getaway to the historic Fairmont Hotel, and hiking, eating and drinking in the area
The Right Stuff: Winter Camping Gear, Feb. 11, 2018
Some essential winter camping gear to keep you warm and dry in extreme conditions
Winter Camping in Crested Butte, Jan. 10, 2018
Enjoying winter in Crested Butte: Winter camping with polar explorer Eric Larsen and fat biking the Rockies
Off the Beaten Track in Los Cabos, Nov. 11, 2017
Getting out of the Cabo resort zone to explore Cabo Pulmo Marine Park and the Sierra de la Laguna
A Whirlwind Tour of Vancouver, July 31, 2017
Making the most of a short visit to Vancouver, exploring Stanley Park, Flying Over Canada and taking in a classical Chinese Garden
Rodeo, Buffalo Bill and Japanese Americans In Cody, Wyoming, July 10, 2017
A visit to Cody, Wyoming, to explore the city built by Buffalo Bill and check out the sites at Yellowstone National Park
Orvis 101: Fly Fishing for All, June 12, 2017
A trip to Orvis' flagship store to learn about fly fishing, visit the store and rod factory, and explore Manchester, Vermont
Road-tripping through Cuba's heartland, Feb. 25, 2017
A father-son road trip through Cuba to explore the cities of Camaguey, Sancti Spiritus and Ciego de Avila, stopping to catch a baseball game on the way

Boston Globe
City hopping in happening Canada’s two major destinations, April 29, 2016 (Photos)

Foreign Policy
El Salvador’s Revolution by Majority, March 11, 2009
A look at the elections in El Salvador, with the former rebel group the FMLN leading in the polls.

NACLA
New Wave of Water Movements in Latin America
Coverage of the lack of access to clean water throughout Latin America, and the people and organizations who are fighting to bring attention to the issue.
U’wa Fight New Oil Exploration
Details of the U’wa – an indigenous group from Northeast Colombia – and their fight to protect their land from oil exploration.