When you think Spain, it’s probably Barcelona’s soaring Sagrada Família that comes to mind, or perhaps Madrid’s bustling Gran Vía, or Mallorca’s turquoise calas that come to mind, but we have all seen how things to go down in those tourist hotspots once locals get fed up with Americans. From the usual ‘Go Home’ graffiti, …

Nothing screams Europe quite like hopping on a high-speed train, whooshing past medieval towns and verdant fields dotted with campaniles, as you cross international lines like they’re nothing. You see, on this side of the globe, traveling from country A to country B is just as effortless as driving from New York state to New …

With spring break on the horizon, more travelers are scoping out the perfect beach destination. But the truth is not everyone shares the same vision. Some beaches are more welcoming to rowdy crowds, some are packed with retirees fresh from a pickleball match, and others are a mix of everyone. There’s one state that was …

In a highly unusual move that has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean luxury travel sector, the U.S. Embassy has issued a specific and rare security alert advising against one of St. Lucia’s most iconic properties: Ladera Resort. While U.S. Embassies frequently issue broad warnings for entire countries, states, or neighborhoods, it is exceptionally rare for …

When you think Greek islands, chances are it’s probably Mykonos’ bustling waterfront hugged by an azure Aegean, or Santorini’s whitewashed, cliffside churches with blue domes. It’s the Greece of Mamma Mia, cave hotels that cost an arm-and-a-leg per night, and overpolished villages where you’re more likely to find a Hermès outlet than chatty yiayias gossiping …

We all know the “Gringo Trail.” You land in Lima, go to Cusco, take the selfie at Machu Picchu, fly to Rio for a caipirinha, and maybe pop down to Iguazu Falls. That route is a classic for a reason, and totally worth it. But if we are being honest? It can be crowded. You’ll …

You might think it’s odd for the first sentence of a California-based article to rave about the Mediterranean, but we all know that’s one of the dreamiest regions on the planet for a paradisal vacation. While Greece, Cyprus, and a treasure trove of sunny havens make a worthwhile adventure, Santa Barbara is a lot closer …

Avoiding Florida’s rowdy crowds this spring is a lot easier than you think. All you have to do is venture westward to a neighboring southern state to discover pristine waters and gleaming white sand. At first glance, Gulf Shores, Alabama may come to mind, but that’s not the right spot either. We all know the …

Look, I’ve been living in Paris for the past five years, and after half a decade of wrestling with prefecture bureaucracy and enduring the passive-aggressive antics of boulangers in the 15th, I’ve had pleeenty of time to fall in love with France, grow to hate it, and then fall in love with it all over …

It may seem as if everyone goes to Florida for spring break, but not all of them go to Destin and Panama City, as it may seem. With Miami putting the kibosh on rowdy college crowds, even Florida’s most iconic city has become a lot more enjoyable from March through April. That said, there’s so …

Cheers, lads and lasses! We at Travel Off Path are at it again, scouring the globe for the most underrated destinations that will surely wow you. When it comes to the UK, the last aspect most Americans would consider is to pack sunscreen and swimwear, when the more common itinerary consists of scoping out timeless …

If your idea of a beach vacation involves fighting for umbrella space in front of a 30-story condo, stop reading now. You can go to Myrtle Beach or Destin for that. But if you are looking for the “Old America” version of the coast—the version where the dunes are actually dunes, not construction sites—you have …