South Africa is a country that celebrates diversity. It’s the only country in Africa that allows same-sex couples to marry.

Cape Town, the second-largest city in the “Rainbow Nation,” is one of the most popular tourist destinations for straight and gay vacationers alike.

What makes Cape Town so appealing is the combination of a well-developed infrastructure, amazing climate and natural beauty. Several popular tourist attractions are located in “The Mother City,” including Table Mountain National Park and Boulders Beach.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Sometimes called “Palermo Queens,” the Villa Crespo barrio is located at the southern end of Palermo Soho with the unspoiled charm of tree-lined, cobblestone streets for which Buenos Aires is renowned.

This neighbourhood, however, is much less touristy than its Palermo neighbours and the Porteños -- as the local residents are affectionately known -- dominate the scene here in cafes, boutiques, bars and clubs.

SAN DIEGO – US Airways will begin daily nonstop service from Lindbergh Field (San Diego International Airport) to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., effective June 8.

Currently, no carrier offers nonstop service between Lindbergh and Reagan.

The new service is part of six new daily nonstop flights to Reagan and include Augusta, Ga.; Minneapolis; Fayetteville, Ark.; Montreal, Quebec and Toronto.

February, March and often April are perfect months to get in those last-minute snowboarding and ski trips.

With winter travel rates dropping as the season progresses, why not book that last-minute trip? Of particular interest to many travelers every winter is Aspen, Colo. This particular ski locale is close to the city, making transportation easy without a rental car.