We scored ourselves a new one, you guys. To all our fellow train enthusiasts out there, this year is truly the year Europe took its Rail Renaissance to the next level. Every other month now, a new route launches between two unlikely cities – in some cases, sometimes from Switzerland all the way to Scandinavia. …

The European summer getaway is a massive bucket-list trip for millions of travelers every single year. You dream of landing, grabbing your bags, and immediately heading out to a seaside cafe for a cold drink. But right now, a massive wave of frustration is hitting international arrivals across the continent, and it all boils down …

A world-class beach destination and the closest cultural crossroads between the U.S. and Latin America, Miami is not only surpassing but shattering tourism records. Last year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach hosted over 28.3 million visitors, and between the visitor spending and the $32.2 billion economic impact, the highest numbers since records began, it’s safe to say …

If you are gearing up for a European summer, you already know the drill. You want to spend your days eating incredible food, wandering ancient streets, and soaking up the culture—not nervously clutching your backpack or constantly looking over your shoulder. These rankings come directly from travelers using our Safety Index. While every single city …

Have you ever heard the words “all aboard!” and not felt a surge of excitement pouring through your veins? Fat chance. With airfare reportedly going through the roof, there’s no better summer in recent years to ditch the runway and travel the old-fashioned way, chugging along gorgeous seaside tracks toward a destination that makes the …

Look, we get it. The Gulf Coast can be hit or miss, depending on where you’re at and when you visit. That said, summer is primetime to experience much of Florida’s gleaming blue waters and various small coastal towns and island hideaways dotting the Gulf, not often touted as mainstream vacation spots. If you ask …

When you are looking for a beach vacation that is genuinely off the beaten path, two things matter more than anything else: safety and hospitality. Finding an untouched paradise doesn’t mean much if you feel uneasy walking around at night or if the locals aren’t happy to have you there. Unfortunately, across most of Mexico’s …

Trying to map out the perfect off-the-grid Caribbean trip used to end in a massive headache. Historically, if an island was actually safe and totally undiscovered, getting there involved a brutal itinerary… we’re talking multiple layovers, terrifying tiny commuter planes, or sketchy ferry rides. On the flip side, the islands with easy, direct flights from …

You might think some of America’s most popular destinations don’t even need to remind us how great they are. Like a restaurant with a line out the door, the visual alone does all the marketing for them. But the truth is, even the most renowned destinations find themselves in slumps for one reason or another. …

Wanna know why places like Frankfurt aren’t on Americans’ radar? Because they’re missing that centuries-old wow factor we typically picture when dreaming of trips across the pond. As such, instead of following crowds to Paris, Barcelona, and Athens this summer, our expert team took a deep dive to compile a round-up of 5 Old World …

Summer always seems to be about the trio of Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta, but this year is actually different. Cabo isn’t seeing the same level of record-breaking visitors as usual, which got us thinking: where else in Mexico is actually worth vacationing away from the norm for more cultural depth and ample space to …

The U.S. Embassy has issued a new alert to all Americans traveling south of the border down to Mexico this summer. Border security will be tighter than ever, and heightened inspections will be in full force as Mexico hosts the World Cup over the next five weeks. With millions of international visitors pouring into the …