Those who think the Caribbean is just for beaches and resorts should think again. Santo Domingo covers it all—historical sites, contemporary art, eclectic musical heritage, and an emerging food scene—all served with a dose of island attitude, of course.

Field Notes are firsthand travel recommendations for and/or by our ECT Clubhouse members. This week, Ana Guzzy shares her notes from the Yucatán Peninsula.

Renaissance masterpieces, centuries-old palazzos, winding cobblestone streets, and sunlit stone rooftops—there’s no denying that Florence holds a certain kind of romance.

Beyond the tourist-favorites of the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge, Prague’s neighborhoods are full of quietly cool pockets.

As the commercial capital of the country, the urban metropolis is often referred to as the City of Dreams due to its career opportunities in finance, media, tech and film (it’s the heart of the Bollywood film industry). For travelers, Mumbai offers the chance to experience the vast spectrum only India can provide.

Think of it as Sydney’s cooler and slightly grungier little sister. While Sydney can feel more polished and upscale, Melbourne has a grittier vibe with graffitied laneways filled with hidden cafes and distinctive bohemian neighborhoods.