Where Water and Sand Meet
Sunscreen has long been a non-negotiable in the skincare world. But now, a growing wave of consumers and environmental advocates are asking a deeper question: what’s in it, and where does it go when we rinse it off? Enter clean sunscreen, the next evolution in sun protection that puts both health and environmental sustainability at…
Tucked off Panama’s Caribbean coast, the San Blas Islands are a dreamy chain of 365 islands and cays governed by the Guna Yala people. Discover how to explore this off-grid paradise, rich in indigenous culture, history, and untamed natural beauty. A Place the Map Almost Forgot Just off the northern coast of Panama, where the…
Each year, the tiny island of Antigua bursts into an explosion of color, rhythm, and revelry during its most anticipated festival—Antigua Carnival. Known as The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival, this celebration is more than just music and masquerade. It’s a cultural phenomenon steeped in tradition, joy, and island pride. As we look ahead to Carnival…
The Sargassum Saga: A Floating Mystery with Real-World Impact It sounds like the plot of a B-movie: a yearly invasion of “floating seaweed” disrupting paradise. But this phenomenon is very real—and its name is Sargassum. While new to many travelers, Sargassum has floated across oceans for centuries. In fact, Christopher Columbus encountered the seaweed back…
A Hidden Jewel in the Atlantic Just thirteen miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island lies Block Island. It is a tranquil, time-slowed world that feels like it was dropped into the Atlantic from a storybook. It is frequently overlooked in favor of its louder New England cousins — Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard. Block…