1. Great Exuma, Bahamas: Spend the day snorkeling at Tropic of Cancer Beach and then eat at Santanna’s – one of the best seafood meals we’ve ever had, in a small shack right on the water.- K.R., Glenmoore, PA

2. Doonbeg, Ireland:  On our drive back from Doonbeg to Dublin, we reserved a pigeon clay shooting class at Dromoland Castle on the way – it was really fun for the kids and my husband. - L.M., South Hamilton, MA

3. Los Cabos, Mexico:  We took an incredible fishing trip with Pisces Sportfishing. We had the dorado we caught cooked by a chef in our home the following night. - MB, Bethesda, MD

4. Lake Tahoe, California:  We used the EpicMix iPhone app at Northstar—it’s a great technology providing lots of fun for the skiing family. - S. S., San Diego, CA

5. Stowe, Vermont:  We discovered a great informal spot with the largest selection of beers in Vermont, along with terrific food—The Reservoir in Waterbury. - M. M., Rye, NY

6. Central Pacific, Costa Rica:  The best place to see wildlife is the Carara National Park north of Jaco. We saw toucans, scarlet macaws, monkeys, sloths and more. - Member M. K., Mamaroneck, NY

 Portico members are a savvy, sophisticated group of world travelers. We love to hear your stories and nothing delights our Escapists more than passing on their insights to other members.