Austin has hogged the Texas tourism spotlight for too long.  Home to famous music festivals like SXSW and ACL, Austin has long enjoyed a reputation as Texas’ trendy, quirky capital and top tourist destination. Unfortunately, crime rates are skyrocketing almost as quickly as prices, while an influx of tech workers from California alters the social …

If you are one of the many Americans that are packing their bags and heading out on a trip this summer, you probably already know a few important facts. Firstly, summer this year is going to be huge for travel, with a record number of people planning everything from weekend trips to long-haul bucket-list adventures.  …

If you are considering a trip to Europe this summer, it’s likely that you are going to be looking for some beaches to enjoy. Luckily the stunning and diverse countries of Europe offer endless beaches of all sorts, from seas to lakes, wild to manicured, and everything in between.  It’s a well-known fact that many …

Cancun is still the number one destination for Americans taking an international vacation this year, surpassing popular tourist hotspots like South America and Mediterranean Europe. Famous for its world-class resort strips, which straddle the turquoise ocean, and unparalleled luxury scene, the city has seen a record surge in bookings for the June-August period. If you’re …

May was a record-setting month for the Dominican Republic. With over 600,000 visitors flocking to this Caribbean paradise last month alone, those who haven’t been might wonder, “what is so attractive about this place?“. Despite back-and-forth travel warnings from both the United States and Canada, westerners continue to flock here for their dream vacation. The …

Cruise travel has been more popular than ever in recent months, but one cruise line in particular has skyrocketed in growth like no other. More than 31.5 million travelers are expected to cruise in 2023, a 6% increase from the previous record set in 2019. While cruising is gaining popularity overall, there’s one new cruise …

Travel is back with a vengeance in 2023, and many new trends have emerged as to where, when, how, and why people are booking certain trips. One shift that is happening is the move towards experience-based travel, with many people reporting that they are more interested in collecting unique experiences from their holidays, as opposed …

Did you know that 3 in 4 women in the U.S. have traveled or are planning to travel solo? Solo female travelers are the fastest-growing group of travelers in the world. With searches for solo female travel having tripled over the last 4 years, it’s safe to say that trend isn’t going anywhere.  There’s been …

The Bulgarian coastline framing the west coast of the Black Sea is becoming more and more popular with tourists looking for an off-the-beaten-path European beach destination. Many come because this area doesn’t see the crowds or high prices of other popular European beaches.  Although it sees millions of tourists from both within Bulgaria and abroad …

U.S. Issues New Travel Advisory Updates For These 7 Countries Even the most beautiful and idyllic vacation destinations can pose the risk of crime, terrorism, and civil unrest that you may not be used to encountering in your everyday life. As a result of the constant changes around the world, the U.S. has just issued …

2023 is the year of the American travel spree! A new detailed report from Mastercard has highlighted where Americans are whipping out credit cards and spending their travel dollars. Of course, when it comes to these reports, there’s typically a lot of mumbo jumbo going over the cause and effect of travel trends, such as …

There’s an old saying in Italy – La calma è la virtù dei forti, or calm is the virtue of the strong. But in the chaos of summer tourist season in Italy, calm is harder to find than pineapple on a pizza.  Beloved favorites like Rome, Milan, and Venice deserve their spectacular reputations. However, some …