Couple’s stunning find inside 5-star resort
The adventure began innocently enough, with Cameron and his wife realising on their first day that the resort seemed strangely vacant.
Central America
Will and Kate’s luxury Bahamas escape
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up their controversial tour of the Caribbean with a luxurious stay at Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Wills and Kate brave shark-infested waters
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have embraced their wild side, bravely diving into shark-infested waters as part of their busy Caribbean tour.
Insane feature in world’s priciest Airbnb
It costs more than $50,000 to stay for a single night, but there’s a reason this is the world’s most expensive Airbnb.
When you should avoid touching call button
A flight attendant is offering up some key advice for passengers as travel picks up again, specifically around when you should avoid calling for help.
Why Aussie couple refuse to leave Mexico
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the world and lockdowns remain, there’s a reason this Aussie couple won’t come home.
‘People are dying to go up there’
In the dark of night, tiny lights can be seen ascending one of the world’s most active volcanoes, as tourists risk their lives to illegally reach the summit.
Doomed festival only cared about models
The doomed Fyre Festival blew hundreds of thousands of dollars on supermodel influencers, but couldn’t afford drinking water for guests.
Creepy find inside bizarre blue sinkhole
A groundbreaking mission to the bottom of the Great Blue Hole in Central America has uncovered a mysterious find along the ocean’s seabed.
Bizarre find inside Star Wars world
It’s been years in the making and now, Disneyland’s epic new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is here and it’s out of this world.
Fyre Festival’s sick sex demand
It was dubbed the greatest party that never happened. Now, a Fyre Festival employee has revealed the favours he was asked to do in exchange for water.
World’s most famous ghost ship
Mary Celeste was seen behaving from shore erratically before crews arrived to discover all on board had vanished without a trace.
Fancy your own private island getaway?
IF YOU want to get away from it all — and everyone else — then this island will be right up your street
Strange things are happening here
IT’S a stunning and extremely popular tourist spot that millions flock to every year. But lately, odd things have started happening.
Paradise could be yours for $12
AN American couple are offering their paradise resort home for as little as $12, but it’s not your typical property sale.
Billionaires create crypto-utopia
CRYPTOCURRENCY made them mega rich virtually overnight. Now, they’re moving to an island to build their ultimate playground.
Photos unearth lost mega cities
MORE than 60,000 structures hidden for centuries underneath the jungle have been found. And it’s all thanks to these photos.
Incredible island for $600 a night
WITH one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, it’s the perfect island paradise.
Reality behind this famous image
IF you have turned on a computer in the past decade, you’ve probably dreamt of visiting the perfect azure water that popped up on your wallpaper. Here’s how to get there.
‘Most enviable job on the planet’
APPLICATIONS are now open for a job that will pay you $78k to sit on this beach all day, drinking cocktails and posting to social media — no experience needed.
Rape warnings removed from TripAdvisor
WARNINGS about travellers getting raped and poisoned are being removed from TripAdvisor, raising furious accusations of censorship.
Hotel for overweight tourists only
THE Resort in the Bahamas has reinforced metre-wide sun loungers and bed bolstered with two-inch steel bars.
Dark secret lurking in the Amazon
IT’S known for its majestic beauty and countless wildlife, but a darker secret within the Amazon rainforest has been unearthed.
Famous beach left unrecognisable
A POPULAR tourist spot famed for its incredible photo opportunities is unrecognisable after Hurricane Irma blew through.
Visit this new hot spot before it’s too late
ONCE on the shortlist of the world’s most dangerous places, Nicaragua is shaking off its dark past but now faces a new threat.
Why this city deserves an apology
PEOPLE are still picking on this city, describing it as a “crime-ridden urban jungle”. It’s time Australians took another look.
You can buy a tropical island on eBay
IF WHITE sandy beaches, a year-round temp of 30C and dolphin spotting take your fancy, get your bids in now for this private Caribbean island.
Truth about ‘happiest place on earth’
THIS country, smaller than Tasmania, is said to be home to the world’s happiest people. So what do they have that the rest of us don’t?
What you never knew about the Caribbean
JAMES Bond, Robinson Crusoe and George Washington have some surprising things in common.
21st annual Convention of Clowns
IT’S everyone’s worst nightmare. Thousands of clowns have come together in Mexico City for the 21st Convention of Clowns.
This is everyone’s worst nightmare
PREPARE yourself. Thousands of clowns have come together in Mexico City for Latin America’s 21st Convention of Clowns.
Tragic and creepy ‘doll island’
THIS grotesque playground of mutilated dolls looks like the stuff of nightmares. But the tragic story behind this unlikely tourist attraction is perhaps more disturbing.
Inside Mexico’s Island of the Dolls
MEXICO’S bizarre Island of the Dolls is terrifying — and it has a tragic backstory.
Bride perishes on her dream honeymoon
NEWLYWED Christine Fensome was having the time of her life on her honeymoon, until she ate a deadly meal for dinner.
Pack Up: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
MICHAEL Place fell in love with Rio de Janeiro on holiday. Today the Perth boy is thrilled to call the party town home.
The $6 billion ‘risky bet’
IT’S one of the most remarkable construction feats on Earth and the Panama Canal has just undergone a new expansion project. But behind the scenes, all isn’t what it seems.
Questions over teen’s Mayan city find
WHEN a 15-year-old announced he’d found a long-lost city using astronomy and Google Earth, the world was awed. But there are claims his theory doesn’t add up.
Pack Up: Saint Teresa, Costa Rica
JESSICA Alcock quit her Perth office job to travel the world with just a backpack and wanderlust. She’s now based in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, living the pura vida lifestyle.
Life in the murder capital
IT’S a country in pieces, where homes are seized and converted into torture chambers. And for kids here, there’s one obvious career path.
Oasis in the middle of nowhere
IT’S one of the most barren places on Earth, but hidden between sand dunes lies a spectacular oasis. A precious beauty in the harsh, unrelenting desert.
Mexico has enacted ingenious way to tackle obesity
MEXICO has an alarmingly high rate of obesity. Now health officials are trying to tackle the issue by offering commuters the chance to squat their way to work.
Jilted lover needs honeymoon companion
A jilted boyfriend is advertising for someone to join him on his honeymoon after his fiancee dumped him over Christmas.
The country frozen in time
IT HAS no McDonald’s, Starbucks or KFC – and for most people, no internet. Ancient cars litter the streets, and prices are absurdly low. But all that is about to change.
Hidden paradise deep in a jungle
LYING deep within the Guatemalan jungle lies a slice of paradise so beautiful you’d never expect to find it here.
Shipwreck survivor meets dead man’s mum
A CASTAWAY who says he survived more than a year at sea has had a tearful meeting with the family of his shipmate who did not make it home.
Castaway could have been saved months ago
A FISHERMAN who drifted at sea for over a year and almost gave up hope says he could have been saved much earlier.
A beginner’s guide to travelling Cuba
IF YOU’RE thinking of travelling to Cuba, Julie Miller has some tips to ensure you get the most out of the island nation.
Small and sweet Costa Rica
TINY Costa Rica, on the Central American isthmus, is packed with appeal, from cloud forests to quiet beaches and extraordinary wildlife, writes Carolina Miranda.
Pirates of the Caribbean in Panama
PANAMA isn’t just about tropical headgear and the world’s greatest shortcut – its jungles and crumbling colonial ports conceal a history of gold and plunder on the Spanish Main, writes Roff Smith.
Richard Branson’s island getaway
THE British Virgin Islands make an appropriate retreat for Virgin Blue’s big boss – and lucky for him, paradise comes with a home office.
More flights to Mexico for Australians
AUSTRALIANS will find it easier to get to Mexico after Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines expanded their partnership.
Teen jumps 9m long shark
IF YOU were in the water and a 23 ton, 9m long shark happened to glide past – what would you do? Hitch a ride?
Mayan pyramid bulldozed for land-fill
ONE of Belize’s largest Mayan pyramids has been bulldozed and its stonework crushed to extract rock for a road project.
Lonely Planet’s guide to Mexico
JUNGLES, deserts; teeming cities, one-street pueblos; fiesta fireworks, Frida Kahlo’s art: Mexico conjures up so many contradictory images.
A touch of Europe in the Caribbean
THESE three laid-back Caribbean islands are home to relaxed locals and good diving, writes Ingrid Piper.
Set sail for Whitsunday reefs
SMALL boats and I do not agree, and I can barely watch the Sydney to Hobart race every Christmas without feeling queasy.
Travel news from around the world
INTERCONTINENTAL have opened a brand-new hotel in Vietnam, while the Western Plains Zoo is offering an overnight bush camping experience.
Word’s out about the world’s best beach
IT’S a shining jewel that often ranks as the world’s best beach, yet most Aussies don’t know it – or more importantly, where to find it.
Going green on adventure
IN COSTA Rica, peace and political stability have allowed eco-tourism to thrive, making it the ultimate Central American destination.
Vegas in 24 hour time-lapse
WATCH: Incredible time-lapse video 24 Hours of Neon shows what happens along the famous Strip when the sun goes down.
A pair of small Speedos and one giant leap
IT is a leap of faith not for the faint-hearted. Fearless Red Bull divers leap over 27m into giant, mystic sinkhole in the Mexican jungle.
Smoky edge to cheerful Cuba
IT’S impossible to resist the vibrance, colour and magic that is Havana, writes Clair Weaver, as she discovers the bustling Cuban city and its friendly locals.
The ultimate beach escape
A TRIP to Waikiki, one of the most famous stretches of white sand in the world, is the ultimate beach holiday.
The real Jurassic Park
GET up-close and personal with the real T-rex on a dinosaur trail of Montana.
Is this the world’s sexiest museum?
TAKE a look inside one of the world’s most outrageous places – New York’s Sex Museum.
Porn Star Karaoke a hit at bar
A BAR in the US has become a huge hit with the adult entertainment industry and even hosts a Porn Star Karaoke Night.
Scientology museum a Hollywood sideshow
ALONG with Kabbalah, Botox and egg white omelettes, Hollywood is synonymous with Scientology.
Deep fried bull testicles? Chew on this
IT might take balls to eat them, but deep fried bull testicles have a niche market in parts of Montana.
Tips for holidaying in the US
HANDY hints about how to make the most of your next trip to the United States.
Twenty seconds of tube time
THE surf at La Jolla in a remote, dusty corner of Mexico is so good that its true destination is a whispered secret between hard-core surfers, writes Sean Doherty.
Hotel to tattoo guests
GUESTS at a US hotel can be left with a permanent reminder of their stay with the hotel’s new room and tattoo package.
Woodstock’s fields of musical dreams
FORTY years ago it was mayhem. Now the area around Woodstock has returned to its peaceful ways, writes Sean Sennett.
Volcano boarding so hot
Volcano boarding new travel trend Riders can reach speeds of up to 68km/h More crazy travel experiences
World’s biggest BBQ grills 12 tonne of beef
MORE than a thousand barbecue fanatics in Uruguay grilled up 12 tonnes of beef overnight, setting a new Guinness world record.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/travel/destinations/central-america