Since 2010, Costa Rica has enjoyed strong and stable economic growth - 3.8% in 2017. Exports of bananas, coffee, sugar, and beef are the backbone of its commodity exports. Various industrial and ...

Long stretches of Russia’s Black Sea coastline are covered in oil spilled by the wreck of two Russian tankers over the weekend, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning of an ...

Costa Rica’s waves, tropical rainforests, and beaches remain as stunning as ever. For whenever travelers are able to plan their escape to paradise, here is Eater’s guide to eating and drinking ...

Costa Rica is about to add another gem to its list of luxury travel destinations. The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique is set to open its doors to guests on May 1, 2025, and it’s already ...

Holiday season in South Africa is in full swing, and as people seek refuge from the December heat, they are fortunate to have access to some of the country’s incredible quality beaches.

The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday signed off on a $3-million loan to help transform a former Travelodge in Costa Mesa into supportive housing for homeless people and at-risk individuals.

The U.S. Department of State recently updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica, urging travelers to exercise increased caution due to crime ... Travelers are encouraged to remain vigilant, avoid ...

Royal Caribbean is opening a new private destination called Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas in December 2025. The 17-acre beach club will feature pools, swim-up bars, cabanas ...

Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known as Ticos). Traditional food, gatherings with friends ...

A "phenomenal" number of jelly-like creatures called "salps" have been spotted at beaches and bays all over south-eastern Tasmania over the last few weeks. Dr Lisa-Ann Gershwin has been studying ...

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