Is Denver really that great? I gotta say, I’ve been to 30 countries and some were pretty sketchy, but the only place I’ve been attacked in broad daylight is the ‘Mile High City’. While this is quite unlikely to happen to you, as Denver is generally considered safe, it begs the question of whether the …

Who wouldn’t want to go to Greece? Well, if you ask this past summer’s tourists, perhaps a lot, as they all but melted in the sweltering heat! But that’s not the point here, as we have turned our calendars to fall. The point is that France has a secret Mediterranean getaway rivaling Greece’s glorious islands …

With year-round warm weather, pristine beaches, and luxury services, you know how it goes: The Caribbean is the leading destination for Americans heading to the tropics regardless of season, and seeing most will only be getting about 10 days of paid vacation every year, can you really blame anyone for sun, sand and fun? That …

The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn’t. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates, the Catalonian hub no longer feels like the welcoming city it once was. …

‘Leaf peepers’ may be in full force scoping out vibrant foliage across the continent, but before you know it, snow will soon transform those very same tree lines into vast winter wonderlands. Colorado is one of the top places for such an excursion where the gorgeous Rockies are dotted with delightful towns perfect for a …

Tampa is a fun city on its own, but many vacationers opt to go just south of the cityscape to enjoy sun and sand in 2 of America’s most renowned beach towns. Of course, that would be Siesta Key and Clearwater, both constantly in a head-to-head duel year after year fighting for ‘#1′ honors. While …

Paris is the city of love, right? Perhaps not anymore!  And the good news is that American travelers won’t have to go far to visit the world’s new most romantic destination.   A new study of American travelers conducted by Talker Research found that Maui in Hawaii was voted as the new top romantic travel …

Looking for the perfect place to party, gamble, and generally enjoy the finer things in life?  Atlantic City is the Las Vegas of the East Coast, albeit on a smaller scale.   It’s just a 2-hour drive from New York, and from Philadelphia, you have just 1 hour drive time. And it is considered an …

Cabo is one of the most fun vacations you’ll have in Mexico – heck, maybe all of North America. My trip there was such a blast I came back home with 2 broken toes. Who needs souvenirs anyway? Don’t worry; you should feel worse for the lounge chairs that got in my way after one …

New Orleans is truly captivating in the best of ways and some not so good. Take it from me, a multi-time visitor. One minute, you’re blown away by the French Quarter’s timeless architecture and the next, your nostrils are hit with a lingering reminder of Bourbon Street’s aftermath. Despite being the shining star of Louisiana, …

Fall tends to give new life to a handful of states that are normally skipped over. Take New Hampshire, for example. What’s normally just a pass-through state turns into a real-life kaleidoscope of fall colors, luring in millions of tourists each year. But seeing nature transform before our very eyes isn’t limited to the East …

Beautiful beaches, fascinating native and Spanish colonial history, and over 300 days of sunshine a year. These are just some of the reasons why Santa Barbara should be on your travel radar.   And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Expedia has revealed its 2025 travel trend report, and one of its emerging …