Rachael Levitt

All the incredible things to do besides the beach in this famous beach town. In Tulum, locals have a name for the archetypal boho festival tourist dressed in bathing suits and combat boots: the Tuluminati. They descend on the tiny beach town in waves, transforming Tulum’s once laid-back shoreline into something closer to Ibiza during peak rave season. But there’s a far better way to experience this corner of Mexico than bouncing between beach clubs and EDM sets.

Go ahead, grab your machete, and let’s go for a jungle jaunt. The Costa Rican jungle is one of the lushest, most biodiverse places on earth. It teems with life and energy, with rhythm and movement, with plants and animals. It’s also … kinda eerie. The jungles of Costa Rica have long occupied a strange space between the natural and the supernatural. Even today, it still feels mysterious.

Sometimes good old-fashioned fun is the best kind of fun. Western North Carolina is ready for you! After Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024, the famously spectacular mountain region has come back stronger than ever and wants you and your family to experience all its good-time glory. We’re talking all the things your family loves about major theme parks: train rides, chocolate shops, roller coasters, gourmet dining, and personalized kids’ accommodations.