If Cancun or the Riviera Maya have been calling your name for a beach escape, get ready for some truly excellent news that will have you packing your swim trunks with extra confidence. Here at Travel Off Path, we’re all about giving you the real, practical intel you need for a safe vacation. We’re thrilled …

When you hear ‘Cabo,’ your mind likely zips straight to the vibrant energy of Cabo San Lucas: the iconic Arch, bustling marinas, and a party scene that never truly sleeps. Or perhaps you picture the charming, art-filled streets of San José del Cabo, its historic mission and burgeoning galleries now a familiar, trendy escape. But …

Heading to Mexico in the near future but you’re suffering from that deep-seated Cancun fatigue? Listen, we get it: as much as we love all-inclusive resorts and do-nothing vacays ourselves, sometimes we could do with some culture and authenticity. Not to pass judgement, as here at Travel Off Path we’ve been covering Cancun and all …

Condè Nast has long been more than a monthly magazine filler in your mailbox — these travel experts generally know what they’re hyping up. Their latest list of must-visit destinations showcasing America’s ’31 Most Beautiful Towns’ only includes a single California destination. Can you believe it? We at Travel Off Path think California is one …

Soft lemon sorbet, picture-perfect pebbly beaches with colorful pastel-hue houses for backdrop, and scenic drives into a blood-orange sunset: it’s easy to feel as if Amalfi is the epitome of European summers. That is, until the cruise crowds flock into the nearest port and the bills start stacking up, what with the average overnight rate …

It’s one of the most frustrating moments in modern travel. You’re on the final booking screen for your hotel, and there it is: a mandatory, non-negotiable “$40 per night destination fee” that suddenly inflates the total price. You’re a savvy traveler, you know it’s coming, but the feeling of being played is always fresh. For …

Whenever you hear someone discuss their latest Mexico trip, chances are they’re probably bang on about places like Cancun, Los Cabos, or, if they’re into the whole hustle and bustle of a big city, perhaps Mexico City… but only seldom will they bring up Mérida. Located on the other side of the Yucatán Peninsula, away from …

If you’re like me and constantly on the prowl for the best vacation spots to save a pretty penny, the folks at Work + Money took a deep dive for us, providing the top beach getaways to save some serious cash. Where summer went, I have no idea, but there’s at least another solid month …

Since eVisas, ETAS, and stricter entry requirements became the norm, it’s been a considerably trickier world to navigate as an American traveler. That’s why we rolled out the new free-to-use, 1-minute Travel Off Path Entry Requirement Checker to make planning a trip abroad a lot easier for you, but we digress. Now, if you are …

If you want affordability and culture, go to Medellin. If you want affordability, culture, and awesome beaches, go to Cartagena. At least that used to be the gameplan… Forbes’ latest destination feature peeled back the curtain on the ultimate Cartagena dupe, gaining traction as Colombia’s new vacation hotspot. On the flip side of Barranquilla, another …

We all know potatoes are the best vegetable. There’s no better example than the great state of Idaho, where no spud is a dud. We’re talking french fries, sweet potato pies, overloaded baked potatoes, pillowy potato doughnuts, and of course, vodka. Boise may be Idaho’s most notable name to pig out as its undoubtedly become …

Whatever happened to the Europe we knew and loved? Cobbled streets and half-timbered houses that once evoked fairytale scenes are now littered and plagued by pickpockets. Train stations that once stirred nostalgia with their ornate architecture and daily humdrum now house rough sleepers and have become hotspots for crime. Places like England, France, and Germany …