Chelsea Bengier

Mar 6, 2024 | tripadvisor.com | Chelsea Bengier

Unforgettable landscapes, wildlife safaris, and all the geysers. By Chelsea BengierMar 6, 2024 • 9 minutes readGrand Prismatic SpringImage: Martina Birnbaum/Getty ImagesYellowstone has the best name recognition of any national park, and it's got nothing to do with a certain television show and everything to do with its hissing geysers, steamy thermal springs, and neon-colored pools. Get the grand tour on this three-day itinerary, which will take you on a loop around America's oldest national park.

Feb 13, 2024 | tripadvisor.com | Chelsea Bengier

Your guide to eating, hiking, and relaxing in this New England gem. By Chelsea BengierFeb 13, 2024 • 9 minutes readImage: Getty Images/Peter UngerBar Harbor on Mount Desert Island is postcard-perfect Maine. Sailboats bob in the bay, fog blankets the towering peaks, and whales breach beyond the jagged shore. The town is so charming, it feels like a movie set rather than real life.

Dec 20, 2023 | tripadvisor.com | Chelsea Bengier

Hiker in Grand Canyon National Park, AZImage: Markus Faymonville/Getty ImagesBy Chelsea BengierDec 21, 2023 • 6 minutes readSprawling across 277 miles, the Grand Canyon may be one of the largest national parks—but trust us, two days is plenty of time to see it all. Lace up your hiking boots: You’ll be exploring every switchback and cliff of the canyon, taking lesser-known trails, and pausing at secret (read: not crowded) panoramic viewpoints.

Oct 2, 2023 | tripadvisor.com | Chelsea Bengier

From divers to families, we break it down. By Chelsea BengierOct 2, 2023 • 9 minutes readBeachfront in RoatánImage: Kevin Wenning/UnsplashThe island of Roatan isn’t on many people’s Caribbean radars—but that’s a mistake. I discovered this hidden gem in Honduras when I was traveling around Central America for a few months and in desperate need of R&R.

Sep 18, 2023 | tripadvisor.com | Chelsea Bengier

By Chelsea BengierSep 18, 2023 • 4 minutes readArenal VolcanoImage: KTor2015/TripadvisorWhen it comes to adventure destinations, Costa Rica seriously delivers: verdant volcanoes, windswept beaches, cloud forests, wildlife, sky-high ziplines. Really, it’s no wonder why the country is so popular with our traveler community. Our Costa Rica TripAdvisor forum is constantly buzzing with resident expert Raquel (@raquel_z) offering tips, tricks, and advice on travel to the area.