The 12 best Mayan ruins in Central America

Whether it's wanderlust, retirement, cost of living, family ties, or other reasons, some Americans long to live abroad.

If you're looking for the best time to visit Cancun, the answer is “whenever you can go.” The city's location on the Caribbean coast of Mexico offers turquoise blue waters, fine white sand, and plenty of culinary and nightlife options to choose from for a classic beach getaway. On top of that, its location on the Yucatán Peninsula also makes it a great base from which to explore the cultural and archaeological sites inland, like Chichén Itzá, the pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Whenever we get asked the question, Where should I go in Central or South America?, it’s hard to answer in a hurry. Sure, there are some common threads that tie the region together. From Belize to Chile, a fascinating blend of Indigenous, European colonizer, and more recent immigrant cultures shape everything from cuisine to architecture. There’s a vibrancy, too, an unapologetic joy in both everyday life and special celebrations, that many visitors can’t help but feel drawn to. Beyond that, however, so much of what defines the best places to visit in Central or South America is personal. What do you want out of this rich and varied swath of land?

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Dis-loyalty, one of the most disruptive hotel membership programs in the industry, is here with a November offer you can't afford to miss: You can get 50% off hotel stays at popular brands like The Hoxton, SLS, Mondrian, SO/ and Mama Shelter.

Spirit Airlines became the first major U.S. airline in 13 years to file for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing mounting debts and declining revenues. 

Haley Mahabadi, a 27-year-old who works in social media marketing, is currently traveling across southeast Asia with her husband, staying in $30-a-night rooms.

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I used to dread retirement calculators. It was possible to get the numbers to come out OK if my husband and I blurred our vision a little, were optimistic about our return on investments, and figured out how to save at least somewhat more each year.

On an early June morning off the southeastern shore of Siargao, pro surfer Ikit Agudo skillfully maneuvers her board through the waves. This teardrop-shaped island in the Philippines, long a domestic secret but on the verge of becoming a hot spot, has always been home for Agudo, who was born and raised on Siargao, in a community she describes as uniformly friendly and thoughtful. During the morning we spend out on the sea, I see friends and strangers saluting one another on the lineups. Experts guide amateurs; fellow surfers extend invitations to break bread together after the session. All paddle out together to face the ocean as one.