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It’s official. Torres del Paine National Park won the title of "8th Wonder of the World." The southern Chilean wild land garnered five million votes in a worldwide competition that attracted more than 300 entries from more than 50 countries.

Now that Recommend has launched the Guatemala Specialist Program, this Central American gem can be an easy sell for the active traveler, the cultural buff or the family looking to experience a country rich in architecture, cuisine and centuries-old Maya temples.

Nicaragua’s time has come.

With visitor numbers on the uptick, a repeat visitor rate of 84 percent, and more than $6 billion in projects under way in Las Vegas—from the Strip to Downtown—this sleepless city, embraced by stunning high desert scenery, continues “to deliver on expectations of visitors and provides a new and different experience for every visit,” says Art Jimenez, sr. director of leisure sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).

Tasmania, the island long thought of as Australia’s gawky little sister, is rapidly making headway into becoming the destination of choice for those who want to experience a place that beckons with an atmosphere of remoteness.

Cruise ships are luring foodies with creative food-themed culinary cruises and new onboard restaurants.

East coast travelers searching for an island getaway should look no further than Bermuda. Less than two hours away from all east coast cities, the destination provides award-winning accommodations and a range of exciting activities guaranteed to satisfy even the hard-to-please traveler.

Named “World’s Friendliest Country” by Forbes, the Cayman Islands is a place where everyone feels at home, whether traveling with family, a loved one or exploring on their own.

Swell places for clients to be by the sea in South America.

As you start making 2014 cruise bookings for your clients, here are a few new excursions, programs and ships to keep top of mind.

About 190 resorts throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica and Hawaii were honored with Apple Vacations' Golden Apple awards at the 26th annual Golden Apple luncheon, held in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, on Sept. 10.

If your clients are taking a weekend getaway in St. Petersburg, the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club puts them in the heart of this charming beach town on Florida's Gulf Coast. We experienced the hotel first-hand to see what the property and destination has to offer travelers.

Anguilla is known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water and relaxing ambiance—key elements that draw travelers to this Caribbean island.

Turn a spa stay into the ultimate relaxation getaway with one of these packages at resorts stateside and in South Africa.

If your clients are asking for the ultimate bachelor and bachelorette party, a mancation, a spa getaway, and the like, complemented by a few sinful delights, it’s a no brainer—recommend Las Vegas.

Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, ARIA Resort & Casino is a AAA Five Diamond Award-winning destination that is different by design. This is an epic resort filled with spectacular public spaces, world-class amenities and endless temptations.

Guatemala is a country of superlatives: its archaeological sites are the most extensive in Central America; its dramatic volcanoes are the region’s highest; and its artistic heritage is the most vibrant.

Tahiti is halfway between California and Australia, on the same side of the International Date Line as North America and in the same time zone as Hawaii. There are a total of 118 islands and atolls that comprise this beautiful South Pacific country.

North American hotels are upping the ante for weddings with themed packages and offers for couples of all stripes.

At the core of a destination wedding is transporting the couple and their friends and family to a setting far removed from what they could plan in their hometown....