If you are flying out of the country this year, you need to double-check your paperwork before you head to the airport. While most travelers are hyper-focused on passport renewal times and hunting down the best flight deals, an entirely new layer of travel requirements has quietly taken over the globe. Across the world, international …

When it comes to coastal getaways, Virginia may not immediately come to mind. As Virginia Beach, the state’s most popular vacation spot battles a PR refresh, travelers have scoped out other waterfront wonders. With a revamped flight portfolio, fewer crowds, and splendid summer weather inviting for patio cocktails and scenic harbor cruises, it’s safe to …

How far would you travel to ensure safety? Even Cancun is designated as ‘Level 2’ by the State Department, as are numerous Caribbean islands. Icons like The Bahamas are battling PR nightmares with a newly issued security alert, and Jamaica is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa’s wrath. More travelers are venturing deep into the Caribbean, …

I’ve been telling people for a long time that they’re experiencing San Diego all wrong. If you pull into a beach lot and see nothing but Arizona and Nevada license plates, congrats, you’ve gone full tourist — we locals are chuckling behind your back. There are pockets of San Diego that rarely see outsiders. Fitting …

The world is massive, and yet somehow, everyone seems to be posting photos from the exact same five vacation spots. We get it. The classics are classic for a reason, and nobody is going to tell you to skip Paris or Rome if you have never been. But if you want to actually step away …

For the last decade, I’ve watched some of my absolute favorite beach towns in Central America slowly transform into massive, overpriced tourist traps. It usually happens the exact same way: a quiet surf village gets “discovered,” the massive mega-resorts move in, the prices triple, and suddenly you are fighting 500 people for a plastic lounge …

An East Coast icon has fallen, but despite not being in the South, it still plans to rise again. Holding one of the most battered reputations across the Tri-State region, it can still flash its casinos, boardwalk, and whirling Ferris wheel all it wants. Not exactly exuding Jersey Shore vibes, nor quintessential Jersey at all, this …

Summer in the Caribbean usually means two things: incredible beach days and keeping a close eye on the weather radar. But while most travelers are busy tracking tropical storms or looking for the absolute cheapest resort deals, they often overlook the most important part of the trip: actual on-the-ground safety. When you are planning to …

One European country never got the memo that nothing in life is free. Despite being one of Europe’s richest countries in terms of bank account commas, consider it a good deed or simply a flex, they’re the only EU nation to offer free transportation nationwide for tourists. Unlike in Malta, where locals get free transit and …

Some travelers chase the sun to the crowded beaches of the Mediterranean, while others spend a fortune trying to book a tropical getaway across the Pacific. For your next summer escape, you can actually have the absolute best of both worlds. There is a destination that offers the raw, dramatic beauty of a tropical volcanic …

The goal when I map out a trip to Mexico changes every time I go. Sometimes I want to rot on a lounger by the pool, and sometimes I want to find a destination that is wildly authentic, skip the massive tourist traps, and guarantee I won’t have to constantly look over my shoulder. For …

According to Skyscanner, travelers are still scoping out the best spots before pulling the trigger on the best deal. Whether it’s mountain hideaways, sprawling cities, or sandy beaches, summer is arguably the best season to get out and explore or waste away seaside with your favorite cocktail in hand. Before you burn through your PTO, …