At more than 12,000 feet above sea level, Lake Titicaca is considered the highest navigable lake in the world. Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and prehistoric volcanos, the lake is a magical place where travelers can escape to another place and time.

Beyond the Beach in the Yucatan

A short trip east of the beaches of Cancun and miles from cosmopolitan Mexico City, the quieter Yucatan state is easy to overlook. But on a recent visit, I learned that for sophisticated travelers seeking to explore and to be inspired, the state of Yucatan is a playground for discovery.