If there are two things that hold true for travelers in summer, it’s that crowds and the blistering heat are tough to avoid. While hordes of travelers flock to beaches and iconic cultural cities across the globe, it’s time for hidden gems to shine. With that comes nearly identical destinations without the fluff of overhyped …

While European destinations like London, Paris, and Rome remain the most popular for this summer, these are the destinations that are currently trending with American travelers. The travel booking platform Hopper just released a new report with the top European destinations of the summer, including those that are now surging in popularity. From Mediterranean beaches …

Every destination holds a reputation. Some good, some bad, and some with mixed reviews. As popularity grows, there comes a time when changes need to be made. Austin banned camping on sidewalks to remove the eyesore of homeless encampments. Amsterdam has become too rowdy, so they’re discouraging certain party-first tourists from visiting as they try …

Jamaica has long been a favorite Caribbean destination for American travelers. Now, the country’s town of Ocho Rios is finally getting the attention it deserves.   Ocho Rios is a beautiful town on the northeastern coast of Jamaica with incredible white sand beaches and breathtaking views.   2024 is the first time that Americans can fly …

Travelers heading to Mexico typically choose between Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and luxurious Los Cabos for the ultimate beach vacation. All are incredible but are not without their flaws. Whether it’s unsightly crowds, hurricane season, or various beach hazards, expectations should always be tempered. Right now, as travelers begin flocking for summer vacations, the city has …

The idea of a place with dreamy Caribbean beaches where you can fly affordably without even needing a passport might sound too good to be true, but those who’ve been doing their due diligence this summer know that Puerto Rico promises all that and more; why else would millions of tourists flock to its sun-kissed …

In an unexpected move that is sure to shock some customers who might have been hoping to jet off to the Caribbean for their fall getaway, American Airlines has placed all New York flights to Cancun on a hiatus for two months in the upcoming season. The measure is only temporary, set to last from …

We’ve all found ourselves at one point or another scouring the internet for the best deals. Sometimes you may find a better price with an airline that you’re iffy on taking, while other fares may come at a higher price point with an airline viewed as more reliable. Decisions, decisions… The Points Guy is here …

Long gone are the days when Portugal was a forgotten, peripheral Western European country Americans would fly over on their way to Spain without giving it much of a thought. Having been to Portugal both before it became popular, and after its post-2022 tourist boom, I can say that’s definitely not the case anymore: it …

With the 2024 Olympics taking place in Paris from July 26th to August 11th, travelers are finding yet another reason to flock to this iconic city. But as exciting as it can be to share a one-of-a-kind experience like this with millions of other like-minded people, delays, disruptions, and general issues are bound to happen …

Have you been planning on traveling to Europe sometime soon, but the high temperatures of Spain, the risk of wildfires across Greece, and the mass tourism in Italy somehow put you off? This might be the hottest, busiest summer in years, but there remains a safe haven in the heart of the Old Continent where …

Now that entry requirements for the digital nomads are being relaxed, and numerous European countries are not only warmly welcoming them, but going as far as launching year-long Digital Nomad Visas, remote workers will be flocking into Europe starting this summer. Whether it’s for the cities dating back several millennia or the idyllic Southern coastline, …