The Cook Islands are the perfect place to carry out daydreams of being castaway on a tropical island – complete with room service, internet, and, possibly, the warmest welcome in the Pacific.

Keep safe while snorkeling on your island getaway by following a few simple guidelines.

Just 22 miles across the sea from LA, Santa Catalina has been a quick getaway from Hollywood for decades.

Sitka,Alaska blends three cultures with surprising ease. More than just another wildlife destination, Sitka is a microcosm of Alaska history.

Kodiak island is mostly a wildlife refuge and probably the best place in Alaska to bear watch, especially when the salmon are running.

Discover the delight of a dolphin encounter in magical Moorea.

Hardly an island, just an atoll in the South Pacific, this speck of real estate is a haven for seabirds. Terns, noddies, shearwaters and red-trailed tropic birds come to this island to breed.

Moorea is a magical tropical isle in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Discover what makes this place so in tune with nature.

Pack your pareo and head for one of the most romantic islands in the world -- Tahiti.

Learn how one company, Ecoventura, is making a serious and sustainable commitment to keeping the Galapagos Islands green for future tourism.