No matter if you’re bankrollin’ the big bucks or collecting coins under couch cushions, we all love a cheap vacation. Especially, if it’s one as beautiful as the lake town HomeToGo just named as Americans’ most affordable fall getaway. We at Travel Off Path love to splurge on ourselves from time to time, but we …

With its luxury hotels lining paradisaical beaches and an upscale shopping scene, Cancun is by far and away the leading destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but between the surging crowds and the rising prices, the appeal has started to wear off a little. But hey, we’ve been there before, and we’ll be there again come winter, …

If you thought either The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, or Jamaica would be the fastest-growing Caribbean destination right now, don’t sign up for Trivia Night any time soon. Even we seasoned experts at Travel Off Path were surprised by a new report revealing 2 countries taking the Caribbean by storm. One is an up-and-coming cluster …

As one of the Americas’ trendiest cities has reached a new level of stardom, locals may want an exit route. Given the newfound fame, more and more airlines are choosing this record-breaking destination as a go-to spot for exciting escapes. No longer will an extra layover be necessary to venture off to one of the …

Not Aruba, with its paradisaical beaches and colorful towns, nor Jamaica, with their vibrant carnival and lush jungles: the Caribbean island setting all-time tourism records in 2025 is a fast-rising, trend-setting Dominican Republic. Between January and August of 2025, the tropical powerhouse registered a historic 8,005,257 tourists, a whopping 49% jump from 2019, the previous …

Breaking an unusually long four-year hiatus, direct flights from Las Vegas to Cancun are finally returning, but before you start drawing up those winter travel plans, hold your horses. The relaunch is scheduled for June 4, 2026. As announced by Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama, Southwest will be the one to re-establish the severed link …

If you’re thinking of heading to Europe this fall, and you’ve been wondering whether it’s already too late for an off-season dip in the Mediterranean, or sipping red wine alfresco with breathtaking vistas, we’re here to tell you not all hope is lost. While it’s true that in most places leaves have turned amber, and …

Wondering where to venture off to next? That’s always a challenge when summer comes to an end. Is it hurricane season? Is it still warm? Is it cheaper to visit? Will it be crowded? — all common and valid questions this time of year. Experts at Travel + Leisure have revealed one such place that …

So-so fish and chips may top $20, and hotel rates may be out the wazoo, but not all aspects of London have to be expensive. You know — like leaving the city! Kidding aside, the UK’s most iconic destination has captured our hearts here at Travel Off Path time and time again with astounding marvels, …

We at Travel Off Path love a good travel trend—especially when the data backs it up. UNWTO’s newest World Tourism Barometer shows that 2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for several destinations, with surging arrivals. Below, we break down the 10 hottest countries right now and who they’re perfect for—then point you to a quick quiz …

Take it from someone who just visited St. Lucia for the first time that every island is definitely not a stone’s throw away. Close proximity is one key reason islands like Jamaica and The Bahamas are so hugely popular, and Cuba would be too if it weren’t for, well, ya know… Lost in the shadows of the more notable names …

This year, Americans will start getting fingerprinted when traveling to most European countries, as part of the new Entry/Exit System applying to all non-European visitors. Commonly called EES, this new system will see the introduction of new biometric data collection kiosks across European airports. Once operational, tourists will need to give their fingerprints and scan …