As you’ve surely heard by now, Jamaica took a beating over the past week from unfortunately fatal Hurricane Melissa, the latest Caribbean storm that tourists have to keep an eye on year after year. Thanks to an advanced warning, many locals and vacationers were able to take shelter, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a …

Few destinations make Americans dream quite like the Caribbean. Be it for the postcard-ready white-sand beaches, backed by tall palm trees, the turquoise seas that hug them, or all the endless hours of sunshine you get, the tropical hotspot is known for being the average U.S. traveler’s preferred vacation hotspot. We’ve all heard of Cancun …

The great thing about adulting is you can be a little naughty and celebrate Christmas on your own terms. What better way to do just that than to venture off to Europe? Renowned for vibrant Christmas markets taking over timeless plazas with holiday decor decked out to the gills, if there were ever a time …

Major news has just dropped that could potentially impact your next trip to Mexico. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may be to blame if your flight south of the border is canceled. Given notoriously high fares during the holidays, with many travelers taking vacation time to escape the winter chills (or awkward family gatherings), …

White-sand beaches, turquoise seas and epic resorts: there’s many different reasons why people love vacationing in the Caribbean. You’ve heard extensively of Cozumel and its luxury hotels, Punta Cana with the lively beach bars, and even Jamaica, highly sought-after for its carnival, but there’s a lesser-known island that rarely gets mentioned—though it’s taking the region …

Boasting captivating culture, gorgeous coastlines, bucket-list islands, wondrous wildlife, and affordability across the board, you’re likely wondering where to sign up, right? Well, notice safety wasn’t listed… All of us here at Travel Off Path have found ourselves at one point or another with extra eyes on us in the midst of our adventures, where …

When you picture Hawaii what comes to mind? For me, it was busy beaches and towering resorts. Then I visited Kauai, the oldest major island in the Hawaiian chain. That age is the key. It means Kauai has had the longest amount of time to become the most beautiful of the already stunning Hawaiian Islands. …

For thousands of Americans, a trip to Jamaica is booked and has been the bright spot on the calendar to get through the daily grind. But in the last 48 hours, that dream vacation has turned into a source of extreme anxiety as Hurricane Melissa, a powerful and dangerous storm, has made a direct hit …

While pumpkin concoctions are still in full force, invading restaurant menus across the U.S., it’s not too early to dream of a sunny escape from the throes of winter, is it? Here at Travel Off Path, we certainly don’t think so. We’re huge fans of traversing the globe each and every season, and even embrace …

Regardless of destination, safety is a primary concern for Americans traveling abroad in the current climate, particularly considering the rising levels of crime across various destinations, including those once deemed low-risk, and the state of geopolitics. In Mexico, it’s clearly no different: While we have been fierce defenders of Mexico for years now and have …

We at Travel Off Path have been telling readers for a while now that “American = automatic access” just isn’t the reality anymore. The newest Henley Passport Index proves it: for the first time in 20 years, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the global Top 10 and is now sitting at 12th, tied …

Just when travelers with trips to Jamaica were hoping for good news, the U.S. government has made the situation official. In a significant move on Tuesday, the U.S. State Department upgraded its travel advisory for all of Jamaica to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” citing the ‘widespread damage’ from Hurricane Melissa. This isn’t just a routine …