Dreaming of a south-of-the-border getaway, but you can’t be bothered any longer with the ultra-luxurious Caribbean resort spots that cater primarily to affluent beach bums, and barely feel like Mexico? In other words, have you been craving some of that Latin American authenticity, with the beautiful old towns, just a little rough around the edges, …

When you think of remote tropical islands surrounded by turquoise seas and home to luxury all-inclusive resorts, the Maldives are probably at the top of your head. Known precisely for being less accessible than all your usual Caribbean hotspots—thus, more exclusive—the Indian Ocean country is seen by many as the ultimate sunny getaway: People will save …

When I visited El Salvador in 2020, I was constantly side-eyed when sharing my travel plans. This was not only due to the risk of becoming stranded due to rampant pandemic-related flight cancellations but also because El Salvador was notoriously ‘dangerous’. 5 years later, that has all changed, and not without its well-documented share of …

Let’s not kid ourselves — there’s really no direct comparison to the Grand Canyon. That being said, not all of us can hop aboard a flight to Phoenix at the drop of a hat to experience one of America’s most astounding natural wonders. For Southerners and East Coasters, though, there’s a little-known state park given …

One of the most popular sunny destinations worldwide, the Mediterranean is at the top of every Europe-bound traveler’s bucket list this summer. Picture riding vespas along coastal cliffs in Italy on your way to a pastel-hue town where delicious seafood pasta and lemon sorbet awaits, lounging on a pebbly beach in the Dalmatia Coast with …

When it comes to Florida, locals say the north side of their state feels like the South, yet the further south you go actually feels like the North. You know…East Coast accents, flashy cars, and high-end everything — the exact opposite of southern charm intangibles. Standing true to locals’ sentiment, toeing the Florida-Georgia line just …

Summer 2025 is fast approaching, and if you’re planning to cross the pond at all, the French Riviera is likely to be at the top of your wishlist. In all fairness, we get it. Lemon sorbet in Menton, living it up in the Monte Carlo district of Monaco, or even exploring the pastel-colored streets of …

What comes to mind when you think of Texas? If you’re envisioning how Hollywood presents the Lone Star State, film and television have largely come up short. There’s more than meets the eye than Friday night lights, hootin’ hollerin’ rodeos, and John Deere tractors working open fields. Of course, legend has it ‘everything is bigger …

We all know Rome is an instantly recognizable icon that lures all levels of travelers, from first-timers to the most seasoned of us with beat-up passports. As such, we all know Rome’s crowds can be a bit out of control. Perhaps more so in a Jubilee Year. Not to trash one of the world’s most …

Mexico is the most popular destination for Americans going abroad any time of the year. Whether it’s January, when the beaches in Cancun are at their most attractive, or the peak of summer, an ideal time for exploring the balmy Mexican hinterlands, our southerly neighbor is full of wonders. As much as you might think you know …

Dreaming of a sip of that frothy, pitch-black Guinness in a dimly-lit alley lined with pubs, to the sound of Gaelic buskers? Or maybe exploring fairytale castles nestled deep in a verdant hinterland, where few have trodden before? You know, the stuff of legendary kings and chivalric tales. Ireland is calling, and it’s high time …

Europe is every American’s tourism playground when it comes to experiencing Old World culture and country-hopping. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to board a train and cross not only one but multiple international borders effortlessly, without as much as showing a passport, or go from capital to capital, alpine peaks to …