Portugal is not the first destination that comes to mind when you pair words like “sun” and “culture” – at least to the average American – especially when there are countries like Spain, it’s much larger neighbor, Italy, or Greece to consider. It is much smaller, it doesn’t have a Mediterranean shoreline – Portugal straddles …

When the words Europe and island are next to each other, it’s usually the glitzy Mediterranean that’s the first place to come to mind. However, there is another trending destination that American travelers are discovering, and this one is over two thousand miles from the Mediterranean. The newest trendy island location to win people over …

More travelers than ever before are choosing cruises over other types of travel. In 2023, it’s expected that a record-breaking 31.5 million travelers will cruise this year. It’s clear that cruising is back with a vengeance, but just why is this form of travel so popular right now? Here are the top five reasons that …

“A New Frontier for Travel Scammers” is the title of the New York Times article that came out last week. In it are images of the onslaught of AI-generated travel guides suddenly flooding Amazon.  The travel writers behind them? Not the experienced travelers their author profiles make them out to be. Instead, they’re robot wordsmiths …

Hong Kong tourism is finally coming back after the pandemic, and there are many reasons to consider a trip to this major worldwide tourist destination. So, if you are after some epic dim sum, or world-class shopping and dinner at rooftop restaurants with dizzying views, have a look at why this hotspot is finally making …

Ever since borders reopened and international travel resumed restriction-free, flight prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, an upward trend that began in early 2022 and that is likely to continue well into late 2023, to the dismay of budget travelers. They were particularly high over summer in response to the soaring demand when millions of …

There’s never been a better time to travel in Europe by train. But one European country has focused so heavily on investing in train travel that it’s now officially the easiest way to navigate the country. Passenger numbers on Spanish railways have increased by 76%, and 4 out of 5 passengers prefer the train to …

As some of Europe’s biggest hotspots become increasingly commercialized, those looking for an authentic, laid-back experience sightseeing The Old Continent are struggling to find a destination worth going to. Luckily, Europe has yet to be overtaken entirely by mass tourism, as there are still plenty of towns and cities that boast the kind of charm …

Europe is the go-to hotspot for Americans on vacation now that the continent’s border curbs have been lifted and life is back to normal. From the Atlantic shores of Portugal as far East as the Mediterranean beaches of Turkiye, it is once again awash with tourists. Though it may be difficult to track travel trends …

Demand for solo trips is reaching all-time highs, indicating that most of us are moving away from the idea that traveling is exclusively a group activity. Still, solo travel can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with tourists fearing for their safety once they find themselves in a foreign country whose customs and unwritten …

Now that travel restrictions have dropped across the entire Caribbean, and Americans are no longer faced with complex entry regulations and mounting uncertainty, the region is exploding in popularity once more. From the bustling Hotel Zone in Cancun to the most recluse beaches in Jamaica, Americans are once again flocking into the tropical sea’s resort …

Christmas is one of the busiest seasons of the year for U.S.-based airlines. As seasoned travelers already know, this only translates to fully booked flights and jacked-up prices that’ll have you spending most of your travel budget on transportation alone.  Though planning your winter getaway while still on a sunbed somewhere warm might be the …