It doesn’t take the brightest crayon in the box to see why 99% of travelers aren’t visiting countries like Ukraine or Russia, but when it comes to some of the most beautiful winter sun destinations, what would it take to deter you? Well, according to the latest statistics, even 2 back-to-back November travel alerts aren’t …

Even if you haven’t carved into your turkey just yet, chances are you’ve scrolled endlessly on your phone searching for the best winter sun destinations. In all likelihood, many of those options are south of the border along some of North America’s most prized coastlines. While that’s all fine and dandy, the truth is some …

Safety remains a primary concern for Americans going abroad, especially in the current geopolitical climate, where safety warnings are issued with little to no warning, and wars are erupting left, right, and center. It may not exactly be a battlefield at the moment, but Latin America has never been exactly known for being the most …

With an endless selection of Greek islands inviting you for an unforgettable vacation, feeling like you have to choose the right one can feel overwhelming. That’s why many opt for ol’ faithful, Santorini. Believe it or not, despite its world-renowned reputation, many tourists are rejoicing “Opa!” elsewhere with a glass of cheap local wine in …

With Jamaica in recovery mode, and The Bahamas and Dominican Republic just as popular as ever, it’s safe to say more travelers are venturing into lesser-known territory for their own slice of paradise. Here at Travel Off Path, there’s nothing we love more than revealing the next “it” destination. With some help from Fodor’s, who …

If you are one of the millions of Americans planning to touch down in Cancun this winter, you might notice the atmosphere feels a little tighter—and safer—than usual. Security is always the elephant in the room when we talk about Mexico. We all love the turquoise water, the all-inclusive service, and the direct flights, but …

If you’re already on a first-name basis with Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta, this one’s for you. At Travel Off Path, we wanted to build a 2026 Mexico list that actually feels fresh… places that still stop you in your tracks and haven’t been completely overrun yet. From canyon rail journeys to neon-blue lagoons and …

If your Cancun trip solely revolves around the Hotel Zone and downtown bars, we hate to break it to you— you’ve been missing out on one of Mexico’s most stunning getaways. Of course, Cancun is downright stunning in its own right; otherwise, it wouldn’t be America’s favorite vacation destination year after year. However, not all …

Today’s mission: Don’t mention The White Lotus. Whoops. Too late. Instead, we’ll talk about something more current, as HBO’s hit show is allegedly filming in France, giving Thailand’s island tourism rush a well-deserved breather. Well, that would be true except we’re honing in on the “high season”. This time of year sees floods of crowds …

Planning a trip to South America in the near future but the volatile prices, and deteriorating safety levels in the region keep putting you off? If you’ve been on the internet this week, you’ve probably come across the war-like scenes in Rio de Janeiro, where a violent clash between gang members and police officers resulted …

It’s official: Europe’s Schengen Zone is poised to gain a brand new member in 2026, and depending on which side of the debate you lie, this bodes great (or not-so-great) news. After 20+ years of being in the European Union, the small island country of Cyprus is securing backing to finally ascend to the passport-free …

Costa Rica has seen a myriad of issues over the past couple of years, ranging from questionable security around San Jose’s busy airport to crime levels reaching uncomfortable levels throughout the nation. What’s normally one of Latin America’s most popular vacation spots has seen tourism numbers dwindle. Whether it’s due to a digital nomad influx …