Canakkale is the second largest province in Turkey and is situated on the Asian part of the Dardanelles strait, a stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia and links the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The province has witnessed two important battles in history. One of them being the mythological war of [...]

Even though this sweet-scented island — known as the fragrant flower of the Aegean — owes its fame to mastic, it gains visitors with its natural beauty and ancient architecture. Chios, also named Hios or Khios, is an island with a long history that dates back to ancient times. The different influences of the island [...]

Kemer is a made-to-order resort carved from Turkey’s pristine pine-shaded Mediterranean coast. Though not as large or elaborate as Mexico’s Cancún, the principle at Kemer is the same: pick a favorable seaside location with little habitation and build a modern resort town. The majority of people come to Kemer for sun and sea. The beaches [...]

Kastellorizon is a collector’s item: it is some 80 miles east of Rhodes, normally considered the most easterly point of Greece, but only just over a mile from the south coast of Turkey. The harbor is small and pretty, with some good quay-side restaurants … and there are good views from the top of the [...]

Quepos, Costa Rica is a tropical inlet surrounded by lush rain forests just 100 miles from the capital of San Jose. Guests will want to explore the village center with its delightful six-block square of restaurants, bars, art galleries and gift shops, all fronted by the main beach. Fishermen on board will want to try [...]