I love treehouses. Loved them as a kid, wish I lived in one right now. Something about being up high, out of view, encased in a shroud of leaves, and feeling the gentle swaying of the branches in the wind always puts me at peace. So, imagine my delight to discover that there's not just one treehouse resort in the Caribbean, but nearly a dozen! Costa Rica alone has four!

OK, I did stretch my definition of "treehouse" a bit: most of these lofty dwellings are built in trees or on high platforms, but I've also allowed for more earthbound structures that still manage to evoke the feel of a treehouse, including some incredible resort rooms and villas in St. Lucia. See for yourself in my latest article on Caribbean Treehouse Resorts.

Any resort with a resident crocodile is noteworthy, but one where you can find jaguar tracks right outside your doorstep is really pretty, umm, wild. The Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort is a showcase for Belize's extraordinary wealth of wildlife, a destination with ample creature comforts but also plenty of appeal to active travelers and those with a taste for adventure:

Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort

With the beginning of Passover just a few weeks away, I thought it would be a nice time to take a look at the fascinating history of Jewish settlement in the Caribbean. Most Caribbean travelers don't associate the Caribbean with Judaism, but there once were tens of thousands of Jews living in the islands, and Curacao is still home to the oldest synagogue in the Americas (it's a popular tourist attraction in Willemstad). Visitors will find traces of Jewish history from Barbados to Cuba and many places in between...

The Jewish Caribbean: Jewish Heritage and History in the Caribbean

San Juan's Caribe Hilton, already the city's largest hotel, has unveiled 96 new Condado Lagoon Villas and put them on sale for 25% off. The deal includes a one-bedroom villa starting at $241 per night and including daily buffet breakfast for two adults and two children, 20% off spa treatments, a casino match-play coupon, and a fourth night free when you book three.

The deal is good on bookings made March 15-April 30 for travel between April 12 and June 30. The Condado Lagoon Villas feature large master bedrooms with marble baths and have a separate check-in and private pool area. To book this deal, visit the Condado Lagoon Villas website and use the Spring Escapes code: P2.