Peek inside the Dominican Republic's new luxury resort complex, the Grand Resorts at Cap Cana, part of the Salamander Caribbean Collection.

Special section presented by a valued Caribbean Travel + Life partner.

Ever dreamed of cruising to your own island? Now you can...

A must-do list on Tobago for avid Caribbean travelers

Trinidad’s bucket-list bacchanal incorporates a slew of must-do public events. Here’s the skinny on what happens when. 

How much do we love the TCI? From the ritzy resorts on the islands' hub of Providenciales to the deserted sands of quirky outpost Salt Cay and all the beguiling islets in between, here are a few of our favorite things about one of our favorite destinations.

As Cuba slowly opens up to American tourists, now is the time to go for any traveler looking for a trip with a local touch. 

Guatemala has been tapped by National Geographic as a top tourist spot for 2012. Photographer Al Argueta visits this unspoiled slice of modern Maya.

A dozen Caribbean denizens and some top places to see them.

It doesn’t get more relaxed than the boho boondocks of Tulum (a 90-minute drive south of Cancun). Check out these tips to enjoy the ultimate beach-bum hangout.

Compact + cool = five of our favorite boutique hotels

According to the Maya Calendar, the world will end this year. An unlikely pilgrim resolves to experience Tulum before the it does—or more specifically, before the spell of German pop-up the Papaya Playa Project does. DJs, hipsters, designers, and shamans all share the Mayan shade until May 5th, 2012.