These tropical vacation spots boast affordable hotels and resorts, incredible scenery, and plenty to see and explore.

Only about half of the U.S. population has a valid passport, according to the U.S. Department of State, but even those without a passport can visit several exotic destinations beyond the Lower 48.

Unlike exotic vacation spots, Friday night barbecues and other group events are a great way to have fun without breaking the bank. Napili Kai Beach Resort, located on the beautiful island of Kauai ...

5. St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) St. John is also part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and more than 60% of the island is a protected part of the national park system.

5. St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) St. John is also part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and more than 60% of the island is a protected part of the national park system.

As a travel writer specializing in tropical destinations, I've been lucky enough to have visited 30 islands around the world. Because of my extensive travels, people often ask me which islands I'd ...

The Caribbean is chockablock with amazing tropical island destinations. Each has its own flavor, its own culture, its own identity. Nowhere is this more clear than when you visit the islands of ...

The golden sand, waving palms and hopefully a tropical drink with way too many fruits and liquors in it – it’s hard to beat an island vacation. Related Articles The Michelin Guide’s most ...

Paul Gauguin Cruises, which has dominated French Polynesia in past years, is offering a new line of destinations through Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Cook Islands, the Tuamotus, and the ...

The U.S. state of Hawaii is one of the country's most aspirational vacation destinations. Its volcanic mountains and white sandy beaches provide the perfect backdrop for a trip spent in the lap of ...

Possibly one of the most exotic places to travel in the Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico is known for its tropical warmth, palm-fringed beaches, and patchwork-like landscape.