Eye on the World

I'm still walking on air…. I've just returned from a trip to Central Europe with Adventures By Disney that took us into the clouds both figuratively and literally. The trip starts in Prague, a dynamic capital that captivates its visitors, then heads off to the Bavarian Alps, with its glorious mountainous scenery. It all wraps up in Vienna, and if you've been to this Austrian capital, you know that's quite a way to top off a tour.

Recommend's Associate Editor spent nine days in Canada for Rendez-vous Canada and then touring Ontario's Playground on a post-FAM. Don't miss out on her adventures on this installment of Eye on the World: Canada.

Israel is a country rich in history, culture, exquisite cuisine and welcoming people. Recommend's Managing Editor had the pleasure of visiting this country (the size of New Jersey) on an intimate FAM with only two other travel trade writers. Here are some of the images she captured with her trusty smartphone.

Music lovers can jam with the Hard Rock's new Music Lab program. Here are a few pics from our Managing Editor's time in Mexico where she learned what it takes to be a DJ, while also viewing some amazing music memorabilia.

We made it to Wales and clicked away at our iPhone camera because, really, you can't find a single corner of this country that isn't worthy of a photo shoot.

Recommend attended the Caribbean Travel Marketplace a couple of weeks ago in Puerto Rico, and although we certainly worked hard, we also had some time to "play," abusing our iPhone to give you a taste of Puerto Rico from our lens.

Last week, Recommend's Associate Editor snuck away for four days to check out the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancun Resort & Spa.

Caribbean editor, Ed Wetschler, and his wife, Carol, are back from Switzerland. They wore out their Swiss Passes exploring the country and visiting some grand hotels, too. Here's a peek at what they saw.

Recently two of Recommend's editors had the opportunity to be tourists in our own backyard. We ventured out to various neighborhoods of Miami for a Historical Miami tour with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.

During her time at MLT University 2014 in Minneapolis, MN., Recommend's Managing Editor had some free time to stroll around Downtown Minneapolis. Here are her pics for our Eye on the World series.

I went to Las Vegas last week, and no, I didn't gamble or go to any of the world-famous nightclubs (what a bore, right?!), but I did ride the New York-New York roller coaster, went off-road jeep touring with Red Rock Adventures in Red Rock Canyon, got a peek at a couple of new properties and ate A LOT.

Recommend's Managing Editor spent a few days in Grand Bahama to experience the island lifestyle while staying at the Grand Lucayan Bahamas Resort.

Last week Recommend's Associate Editor, Michelle Marie Arean, spent a few days at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The 4-day trip showed her a different side of Orlando, including activities families can experience on a theme park-free getaway.

Recommend's Asia and South Pacific Editor, Sergio Ortiz, recently hopped on board Holland America Line's Westerdam on an Alaska sailing. Glaciers, humpback whales, bald eagles and picturesque port stops—it's all here.

Recommend's Publisher and Editorial Director spent a few days in Naples visiting The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

Recommend's Editor-in-Chief visited Los Cabos last month. Explore the landscapes of this top Mexico destination through her photos on this installment of Eye on the World.

Recommend's Asia/South Pacific Editor just returned from Thailand, where he attended Thailand Travel Mart Plus and visited Koh Samui. Take in the cultural beauty of Thailand through these images in Eye on the World: Thailand.

Recommend just returned from visiting Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. This Disney resort kept the traditional Hawaiian look, while adding Disney touches throughout the resort. Tour the property with us via this installment of Eye on the World: Hawaii.

Recommend's Associate Editor visited Turks and Caicos for the grand opening of Beaches Resorts' Key West Luxury Village. The ceremony was full of grandeur including a parade, mermaids, flame throwing acts, acrobatics, live music by The Sharks and so much more. Beaches' Key West Luxury Village was named a 6-star resort during the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tour the new property, check out the White Party Extravaganza, and visit some of the neighboring Beaches villages through these Eye on the World images of our time at Turks and Caicos.

Here is a slideshow of Germany through the lens of Recommend's Managing Editor, Deserae del Campo.