Costa Rica literally means, "Rich Coast" and is officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica. It is a country located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Ecuador to the south. Costa Rica is divided into the following seven provinces: San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Puntarenas, Guanacaste, and Limon. Each province is subdivided into regions, which are then fur

Most people who are traveling to Hawaii think only of visiting the most popular island destinations, such as Maui and Oah'u. Just as impressive is the big island, which is where we are taking you on this month's beach travel getaway. From golfing to exploring local volcanoes, to snorkeling and relaxing on the beach, we'll fill you in on the top things to see and do in Hawaii. Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to join the United States. It is an isolated volcanic archip