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Hailing from Central and South America, Monstera obliqua is a rare evergreen trailing shrub that thrives in high-humidity ...

As meteorologists watch the tropics during the quiet winter months, a different kind of signal is drawing attention. The ...

Madi Edwards sent temperatures soaring on Instagram Thursday, January 15, as she dropped a sun-drenched photo set that blended resort luxury with swimwear energy. The Australian model and influencer, ...

While Athens was away on Winter Break, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Five Points released five ice cream flavors to welcome in the cold season, including Tropical Bloom, Banana Cream ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

The summer of fires and floods will drive insurance prices higher, with analysts warning insurers are set to pass on the ...

Hurricane Melissa tore a path of destruction across Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa tore a path of destruction across Jamaica after the storm made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane, one of the ...

Floating seaweed, known as sargassum, is already at record levels in the tropical Atlantic and may be heating for South ...

Whether you want to surprise your mom with a Mother's Day trip or plan a getaway together, these tropical destinations are ideal for mother-daughter vacations.