U.S. News Insider Tip: Visitors can wander through the escalecia forest, take in scenic views and observe birds, including the pájaro brujo (the little witch bird). For conservation reasons, avoid ...

“We found ourselves surrounded by unique plant life, crystal clear waters, and volcanic formations.” Photo courtesy of Olivia Taylor-Chew. If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience, ...

Perched on the edge of a rugged inflatable boat, I slip on my flippers and my snorkeling mask, then jump feet-first into the cerulean waters below. Swimming alongside fellow travelers from the MS ...

It’s probably fair to say that most visitors venture out to the Galapagos Islands to see the unique wildlife. Being 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, it’s a short hour and a half flight from ...

On a black volcanic rock formation in a remote part of the Galapagos Islands, a pair of resplendent blue-footed boobies need little coaxing from a fellow traveler who wants the marine birds to remain ...

Hiking Kauai’s Napali Coast, sightseeing in Croatia and swimming — yes, swimming! — in Antarctica — Bay Area News Group readers have enjoyed some spectacular vacations here and abroad in recent years.

Now that that the risks and hazards of COVID-19 have been greatly reduced, and after several years of curtailing travel, we are making up for some lost time. On July 30 we flew to Quito, Ecuador, and ...