The value of the dollar is up—again. As the economy roars, it continues to gain strength against other world currencies. Nevermind what it means for the US economy, let’s talk about what’s really important—what it means for your next vacation! While many global hotspots continue to be reliably cheap (Thailand for example), now is the time to use the dollar’s strength to book a dream holiday to somewhere previously out of reach. Here’s where to...
Story highlights Everyone on Ambae island to be evacuated as volcanic activity increases More than 134,000 have been evacuated around Mount Agung in Bali Thousands of people have been evacuated on the Indonesian island of Bali and on Ambae island in Vanuatu as two volcanoes threaten to erupt. The entire population of Ambae is being moved from the path of the “increasingly active” Marano volcano, also known as Lombenben, according...
Hurricane Irma surges through the Florida Keys with violent winds. PLANTATION, Fla. — Hurricane Irma slammed into the Florida Keys on Sunday morning as a Category 4 storm, uprooting and snapping off trees, filling waterfront streets with surging seawater and knocking out power. Officials worry that Irma, with sustained winds of 130 mph, has devastated the Keys, a series of low-lying coral-and-sand islands tailing off the southern tip of...
From West Coast to East, Great Lakes to Gulf, meet the 10 coastal towns that are sure to make you smile—for a weekend or a lifetime. 1 of 10 Photo: Yana_N/Getty #10: Camden, Maine Nestled between green hills and a deep blue harbor bristling with masts (and a townscape dotted by steeples), Camden is an advertisement for New England charm come to life. Home to 4,850, this little enclave bustles with visitors during the summer, who wander its...
10 Best Places to Visit in Thailand Thailand is a collage of animated scenes that comprise bustling modern cities crowded with motorbikes and tuk-tuks, Buddhist temples tended by orange-robed monks, hill tribes selling handicrafts, lush landscapes dotted with traditional farming villages, ancient ruins and stunning coastlines peppered with gorgeous beaches and blue lagoons. Such a captivating portrait explains why Thailand is Southeast Asia’s...
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