Travel insights and tips on some of the top attractions and best cities in the world

City Island is a fun day trip for adventurous visitors willing to leave Manhattan and travel off the beaten path. Located up in the Bronx (one of New York City’s 5 boroughs), this tiny community is surrounded by the Long Island Sound on one side and Eastchester Bay on the other, and is one of New York City’s hidden treasures, with a rich maritime history.

While the San Francisco Bay Area is amply dotted in brightly colored, provocative art, famed muralist Ray Patlan recommends that visitors start in San Francisco’s Mission District if they want to experience a close collection of established and exciting mural artwork.

One of the top aquariums in the world and the only aquarium in the U.S. where you’ll see whale sharks and manta rays, Georgia Aquarium also puts forth numerous conservation and education efforts that support its ultimate goal of conserving aquatic animals all over the world. Here are some reasons why you don’t want to miss Georgia Aquarium next time you visit Atlanta.

One Canadian writer visits San Francisco for the first time with kids and learns the City by the Bay has a lot in common with her hometown of Vancouver, BC. From the West Coast vibe, tolerant and friendly populace and a wide variety of high quality food, read on to see what makes SF great!

Vacations offer lots of healthy benefits: They help us recharge, reinvigorate and refresh. They strengthen ties to friends and family; they build connections to other cultures and people. Vacations broaden our experience and teach us new things about both ourselves and others.

Across the United States, and really the whole world, there are aquariums with all sorts of amazing exhibits that capture the imagination and educate us on the beauties and wonders of aquatic life. Whether you're fascinated by coral, sharks, or colorful tropical fish you can be sure to see and learn amazing things at the world's aquariums.