Planning an international trip is exciting, but there’s always one step that can feel a little confusing: checking the official travel advisory. You hear about different “Levels,” and it’s hard to know what they actually mean for your vacation. Is a Level 2 a deal-breaker or just a friendly heads-up? It can be tough to …

Pack your hair gel and finest Polo and get ready to pop your collar in the Jersey Shore this summer! Kidding aside, one of MTV’s biggest hits isn’t quite an accurate portrayal of the so-called “Jersey Shore,” as reality TV isn’t so real after all, with scripted scenarios and fluffy dialogue. If the way Snooki and The …

There are few direct flights to Croatia from the U.S., so why not go a little off the beaten path into one of Central Europe’s most aesthetically captivating cities? While Dubrovnik is all the rage each summer, Croatia’s capital is perhaps the country’s biggest surprise, especially since there’s no beach in sight. Despite no sparkling …

There’s exciting news for California travelers looking to put their passports to use! Long gone are the days of making the treacherous drive to LA for financial and convenience’s sake, since the rest of Southern California lacks international reach. After years in the making, Copa Airlines, Panama’s prestigious flagship carrier, was finally granted the green …

America’s smallest state may not be on everyone’s radar this summer, but that’s not to say there aren’t stunning destinations in this New England gem covering just 1,034 square miles. Being the runt of the East Coast, there’s really only one city people may know off the top of their head — Providence. But there’s …

We’re fully in the swing of summer now, but American Airlines is already prepping us for an exciting new fall escape. Serving as both a Central California dupe to avoid Napa’s crowds and a stunningly beautiful coastline too often overlooked for your next beach vacation, it’s quite a shock to discover American hasn’t flown here …

Dreaming of cobble-paved Old Towns that have remained virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, soaring church spires that seem to touch the sky, and the kind of mouthwatering food you can hardly pronounce, let alone describe? Europe is surely at the top of your wish list this summer, and if we’re being honest, it’s the …

Brazil tops the bucket list for many Americans traveling to Latin America. From the electrifying energy of Carnival in February to the golden-sand beaches washed by crystal-clear seas, it’s truly a slice of paradise. Interestingly enough, despite Brazil’s immense tourist offer, most travelers visit Rio and nothing else. If you’re hoping to experience a different …

Travel season has arrived. No matter what line of work you’re in, it seems we all agree that summer is the best time to cash in your PTO and tell your boss you’re outta here. While cashing in PTO is never a bad idea, overpaying for trips is one of our worst nightmares. We at …

If you’ve been to San Diego for a beach vacation, you likely know checking water conditions near the Mexico border is about as typical as starting your day with a coffee in hand. What’s not typical is feeling the need to check for hazards as far north as Cardiff, one of my favorite local seaside …

Right, wrong, or indifferent, digital nomads have flooded countries across the globe, experiencing warm welcomes in some places and protests in others. Bosses worldwide have gotten their panties in a wad trying to pull the plug on remote work, but the flexible lifestyle of packing your laptop and working on the go is here to stay as …

To all our fellow culture buffs, how much of your current obsession with medieval castles and cute European towns frozen in time can be traced back to the Disney tales you watched on repeat as a child? It might be easy to forget nowadays, when overly progressive creatives seem determined to rip beloved classics to …