Articles by Dobrina Zhekova

The second-largest Hawaiian island is a playground for adventure seekers. Home to an impressive number of beaches and bays, Maui offers water sports enthusiasts year-round conditions for everything from stand-up paddling and snorkeling to adrenaline-inducing…

Whether you crave a few days of laid-back relaxation, an activity-packed vacation or a mixture of both, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, always delivers. For the never-stop-moving crowd, there are championship golf courses, tennis clubs…

Made up of more than 700 islands spread across the West Indies in the Atlantic Ocean, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is a beguiling island nation, where a heavenly beach and fresh seafood are always…

As the most populous Hawaiian island, Oahu is a treasure trove of cultural activities. Old and new merge in Honolulu — the urban heart of the state and a true international city — which is…

With more than 400 years of history behind its stone walls, Quebec City has the air of something from another time and place. Often described as the most European city in North America, the capital…

Williamsburg may be nearly 400 years old, but don’t let its age fool you: This little city is anything but stodgy. With countless 18th-century sights, elegant restaurants and famed amusement parks, it’s a marriage of…

This 200-mile stretch of sandy barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina has sights and beaches enough to fill weeks of exploration. History and nature make this region popular among vacationers, and its beaches…

The unofficial capital of culture — and cool — in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Washington is justifiably proud of its contributions to music, food and the arts. It’s the birthplace of grunge, for one. It’s…

There’s a reason North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is one of the top family-friendly beach destinations in the country. As part of a 60-mile stretch of beautiful coastline, this beachfront community is a heaven for…

From postcard-worthy riverfront views, sprawling museums with impressive collections and restaurants by acclaimed chefs, Washington, D.C.’s vibrant cultural and culinary scene is a feast for the senses. The District’s many memorial parks and national landmarks…