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6 days ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
Look at a map, and it becomes evident how the Finger Lakes got their name. These slender bodies of water look like fingers of blue splayed across the terrain of central New York, a state with lots of overlooked small towns. There are 11 lakes in total, and depending on sources, there are two explanations for how they formed. Glaciers moved through this region millions of years ago, leaving long grooves in the ground that eventually filled with water.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Sanjay Surana
2 days agoAsk a sommelier about what’s in their glass on a sticky, summer day, and there’s a strong chance it’s Zweigelt, an Austrian grape that’s also known as Rotburger and has an easy-drinking appeal. “It checks all my boxes: savory, salty, and fresh, with a little grip,” says Alana Steele, general manager …
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1 week ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
Ranking high among its many benefits, travel creates opportunities to stumble across new tastes and flavors, expanding our palates with novel sensations. For some travelers, in fact, food is the central focus of a journey. These tourists will seek out destinations where their taste buds will be tantalized by the plethora of dishes on offer.
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1 week ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
A nation of hundreds of islands in the South Pacific, Fiji is paradise come to life (here's a primer to read before your vacation to Fiji). This is a remote destination, more than 1,000 miles from New Zealand. With a fascinating history and a mix of cultural influences, Fiji promises travelers a rich variety, with islands to fit any travel style. That's not just in its terrain, which ranges from jagged peaks to soft-sand beaches, but also within the cuisine and religion.
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1 week ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
To paraphrase the great Bard of Avon, "To tip or not to tip, that is the question." Tipping is an ingrained part of American culture, a sweetener expected from your encounters throughout the day, from the person making your morning coffee to hairstylists, taxi drivers, and bar staff. That constant sense of identifying who to tip, when to do so, and how much to give can be exhausting.
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2 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
The Buckeye State has plenty of options to keep travelers entertained. It is home to one of the largest performing arts centers outside New York, for instance. You can also find a trendy city with scenic canals and one of the U.S.' oldest amusement parks. Meanwhile, music lovers might be drawn to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and those looking for a quintessentially American experience could tour the 19 covered bridges in Ashtabula County.
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3 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
The Sunshine State has long attracted travelers in search of the good life. Florida boasts over 8,000 miles of coastline, with beaches in all corners, including America's best-rated beach for 2025. Fans of marine life will find a number of the best snorkeling destinations in the U.S. within the state, and seas that remain warm enough year-round for swimming. But Florida isn't all about the water.
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3 weeks ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
What is it about the hummingbird that captures our imagination? The smallest of all bird species, hummingbirds are just a few inches in length and can weigh as little as a quarter teaspoon of sugar, though most of them weigh more than a penny (the average weight of a hummingbird lies somewhere between 0.1 and 0.2 ounces). While some casual observers might think that all hummingbirds are the same, there are more than 300 different types, although they are only found in the Western Hemisphere.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
This nation in the South Pacific presents an archetypal image of a tropical island paradise. Many islands, in fact, since Fiji is an archipelago of over 300 isles, many of which are uninhabited. Within that large assemblage, there is plenty of choice on offer, with islands to suit any travel style.
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1 month ago | 
islands.com | Sanjay Surana
When travelers think of Japan, a country with stunning destinations that won't break the bank, a few images might come to mind. One could be of immaculately landscaped parkland, where vibrant cherry blossoms set the scene ablaze with color. Or perhaps they might picture the frenetic city life of Tokyo, with skyscrapers, throngs of people, banks of neon, and winding alleyways combining to create a buzzing tableau of urban life.
