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1 week ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
The smallest state in the U.S. often sits in the shadow of its larger neighbors, but that does this little slice of New England a considerable disservice. Delightful Rhode Island has a craggy, indented shape, with unspoiled stretches of pristine coast and a longstanding connection to the sea, its hundreds of miles of shore packed into a compact space. It shouldn't come as a great surprise to hear that Rhode Island is commonly known as the Ocean State.
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2 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
While some travelers like to explore the variegated terrain of the land, it's easy to forget that there is another world waiting under the surface of the sea. In waters all over the globe, an entirely different daily existence plays out, one where fish school in giant huddles, dolphins cavort in the shallows, and whales traverse vast distances across oceans and seasons.
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3 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
Think of islands, and images of swaying palm trees, silky sands, and turquoise seas might come to mind. Your imagination might take you to a tropical paradise where life is just an endless montage of sun, sea, sand, and serenity on a plot of land moored in the ocean. You might picture the kinds of places that are the world's 10 best islands for snorkeling. But islands don't have to be off the coast of a mainland, they can also be in the center of a country.
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3 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
It is strange to think that only as recently as 2006, Airbnb didn't exist. It wasn't until the following year that a home in San Francisco hosted three guests, and from those humble beginnings, the company grew into a global juggernaut. Today, it is the biggest name in a whole industry packed with different avenues for vacation rentals. The medium hosts listings for more than 5 million hosts, with properties in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide.
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3 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
New York City has a broad selection of global dining options, from its Broadway-adjacent historic food street to sprawling Asian food courts spread over shopping malls. But if any one food represents the Big Apple, it would be the humble pizza slice. Invented in Italy, pizza became a part of daily life in NYC thanks to the influx of Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
For any traveler who likes to feel connected to nature, camping is undoubtedly a great option, especially if you find gorgeous campgrounds in the Caribbean. You are self-sufficient, have minimal impact on the landscape, and can hop in and out of your surroundings with the simple operation of a zippered flap. But if you like your outdoor lodging a little more plush, consider booking a room at a resort with breathtaking open-air rooms.
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1 month ago | 
theashlandchronicle.com | Sanjay Surana |John Brewin |Ed Aarons |Jo Blason
How To Spot Signs Of Overtourism Before You BookBy Sanjay SuranaMarch 12, 2025There are places in the world that have reached mythical status, the destinations, the monuments, the sites that we must see. Think of spots like the Taj Mahal (don’t forget to learn the important details about before visiting) or the Eiffel Tower, which has a secret spot you should check out when there.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
While some cities have structures that capture the imagination and steal the heart — think the Taj Mahal (here's a primer for first-time visitors), the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza — nothing is quite as thrilling as a grand skyline. It could be how the buildings rise, a collection of skyscrapers challenging the laws of physics and logic. Or perhaps it is how the forms are composed against the elements, set alongside water or fronting mountains.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
There are places in the world that have reached mythical status, the destinations, the monuments, the sites that we must see. Think of spots like the Taj Mahal (don't forget to learn the important details about before visiting) or the Eiffel Tower, which has a secret spot you should check out when there. Unfortunately, you aren't alone in these desires, and iconic sites are also the ones that almost everyone else wants to witness. As such, they tend to suffer from overtourism.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
Whale sharks sure are impressive creatures. The largest fish in the oceans, they are linked to sea creatures from as long ago as 245 million years. Their size is magnificent — the largest one recorded grew to more than 60 feet, while many are in the 20-30 feet range — but what is just as mesmerizing is their patterning. They have exteriors that mix lighter spots with darker backgrounds, and their underside, which never catches the sun's rays that filter through the water, is white.
