Despite facing competition from Europe and the Global South, often deemed the world’s main tourist playgrounds, the Middle East is surging in popularity among travelers right now, with a growing number of them picking the sunny spot for their vacations instead. Though the likes of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar …

Airbnb has been getting a bad rap recently. In 2021, Barcelona became the first European city to effectively ban Airbnb.  A cascade of cities and even counties followed. Then, earlier this month, New York followed suit by banning booking service platforms like Airbnb from offering short-term unregistered rentals in the city.   And to add …

South America is one of the trendiest destinations globally at the minute. Renowned for its warm, vibrant culture, affordable prices, and natural wealth, the continent often features at the very top of any adventurer’s bucket list. With so many countries to pick from, however, which one to go for the most beautiful scenery, the friendlier …

If you’ve been traveling long enough, you know that accommodation usually takes up a lot, if not most of your travel budget.  That’s why, for those planning to take a wallet-friendly trip this fall, it’s important to figure out which destinations offer lodging options that fit within a strict spending plan. Those looking forward to …

The Bahamas boasts beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters that are unbelievably blue.  There are nearly 700 islands in the Bahamas, but only 30 of these are inhabited. If you are trip planning, there is one paradise island in particular that you should be paying attention to this fall. Great Exuma is home …

Fall is a great time to travel.  The crowd levels are much lower than during the summer months, accommodation prices tend to be more affordable, and though the heat of the summer has passed this is replaced with a fresh crispness that makes sightseeing and exploring much easier.   While many destinations see a huge …

Turkey has been one of the hottest destinations of the year. It may be on the opposite side of the globe, but that hasn’t stopped travelers from visiting. In all likelihood, your first stop is the immaculate city of Istanbul. What a place! Half Asia and half Europe, this one-of-a-kind destination will overfill your sense …

As a country of friendly people, fascinating culture, and some of the most awesome landscapes you’ll ever lay eyes on, there’s a lot to like about New Zealand. The island nation, which is sometimes known by its Māori name of Aotearoa, has a lot of plus points for travelers in winter. For starters, winter in …

With the yellow and orange pigments of autumn finally making an appearance across the Western Hemisphere, we know the traveler in you may be wondering where is best for an off-season fall getaway, not only for the colors but also the general atmosphere. If you’ve already taken an international trip this summer, it’s also likely …

Tulum is easily the Mexican Caribbean’s trendiest spot when it comes to luxurious vacays. Home to an opulent development zone and bounded by the turquoise Caribbean, it provides Americans with that quintessential Mexican vacation they crave when planning trips South of the border. Although Tulum already has quite the portfolio, with household names like Hilton, …

New York is having a moment right now. In 2022, New York State welcomed a record-breaking 291 million tourists, with most of those visitors flocking to New York City. This was good news after two years of harsh restrictions that decimated the tourism industry in New York. And if 2022 was New York’s rebound year, …

Greece has wrapped up the summer season as Europe’s top destination, surpassing the likes of Spain, France, and even Italy. It’s clear that tourists are flocking to the country’s idyllic, white-sanded beaches in record numbers. What many of us couldn’t have predicted, though, is the fact that Greece is continuing to attract a remarkable amount …