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Let’s seriously consider a corner of Costa Rica that this traveler is not sure even the Costa Ricans know is there—the Caribbean coast, no match for the high-end pleasures and treasures of the Pacific coast, but a perfect match for clients who want wildlife viewing, snorkeling and surfing, laid-back beach towns, a join-in nightlife, and a less-costly vacation.

This time of the year I read the tea leaves (oolong tea, thank you) to reveal the top trends in Caribbean travel and decipher how they’ll affect travel advisors. The teapot, please...

When it comes to the next new thing, cruise industry leaders are famously in the front lines with visionary plans. By all indications, 2015 promises more of the same, including a roster of new ships and a slate of timely developments.

Cruise lines know how important travel agents are to their business, which is why they have taken agents' feedback and listened. Many have enhanced their online agent tools, and made their marketing materials more customizable, while others are offering higher commission rates and sales, or thanking agents with cabin giveaways to allow them to experience the ship for themselves.

We have a few Halloween treats across the country for those of you whose clients are thinking of spicing up their Halloween celebrations this year.

The U.S. Virgin Islands is a place for adventurers. Whether it’s hiking in a national park, the endless diving opportunities including the chance to explore five unique types of sites—pier, reef, shore, wall, and wreck—in one destination, or kayaking in a bioluminescent bay, the islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas are perfect for appreciating and exploring natural beauty.

Here’s a look at three cruise lines that know how to cater to the kid cruiser in all of us.

This Labor Day weekend, from Friday to Sunday (Aug. 29—Aug. 31), families can experience a slew of fun activities at the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you understand why visits to Guadeloupe from North America shot up 23 percent in 2013. Here are some reasons.

Cruise lines across the board offer a slew of wedding and honeymoon services. Here’s a sprinkling of those offerings.

We've rounded up FAM trips and commission perks from four leading cruise lines.

The new Pousada of Serra de Estrel, which sits on the top of its namesake mountain almost 4,000 ft. high, opened on April 1, 2014.

Our Caribbean Editor, Ed Wetschler, is at DATE—the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange, here are a few updates on tourism in the Dominican Republic.

Although perhaps not as well-known as some other Caribbean destinations, Curaçao has a great deal to offer. Recommend's associate publisher, Terry Murphy, recently sat down with Stanley Palm, Minister of Economic Affairs and Tourism, Curaçao, and Andre Rojer, North America director, who outlined the island’s positioning in the marketplace.

Cruise Shipping Miami officially opened Tuesday, March 12, with the State of the Global Cruise Industry plenary session featuring the top executive from the world's larger cruise corporations, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises.

These are exciting times in the Caribbean—and in the very best sense.

From Finland’s lake district and Iceland’s dramatic landscape, to Sweden’s imposing castles, Norway’s cutting-edge architecture, and Denmark’s innovative festivals, Scandinavia is where the Northern Lights shine and where travelers will find something unique around every corner.

No jury would convict your clients if, upon setting foot in Anguilla, they never left their resort or villa; the resorts and villas on this island really are that good. But whether people are curious about the history and culture of the island they’re visiting, or eager to sail with the wind or swim with the fishes—of which Anguilla has multitudes—this little isle offers a surprising bounty of wonderful things to see and do. For even more things to see and do, visit ivisitanguilla.com and click on the “activities” section.

Virtually all the events in Anguilla have a quality that’s sometimes elusive in our modern, commercialized world: They are authentic rather than staged to attract tourists—yet at the same time, the Anguillans are genuinely happy to share these celebrations with visitors. Following are some highlights of the calendar year; for events that don’t have their own website, visit ivisitanguilla.com/on-island-festivals-and-events.

Throughout a challenging season, cruise industry leaders have stayed on course, doing what they do best.