It’s a well-known fact that, when flying abroad, Americans prefer destinations that are not only sunny and tropical but easy to reach from the mainland States and, most importantly, bureaucracy-free to visit. Not many foreign territories allow U.S. citizens to visit with few, if any, requirements. In fact, a majority of destinations are adding additional …

Bali is perhaps the number one destination for international tourists landing in Southeast Asia. Famous for its wildlife sanctuaries, centuries-old temples, verdant reserves, and stunning coast, it is easily one of Indonesia’s strongest offers. Regrettably, traveling to Bali is not a straightforward process, requiring careful planning in advance for one important reason: most Westerners, including …

Digital nomadism is one of the fastest-growing travel trends in the world. Today, there are an estimated 32 million digital nomads traveling the globe – and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.  Countries are capitalizing on the culture shift and competing to become the next hotspot for these top-earning travelers’ dollars. 58 countries around the world now …

Despite strong competition, both in the Caribbean world and beyond, Cancun remains the number one beach resort for Americans going abroad this summer. Having welcomed more than 30 million guests last year, it continues to eclipse all of its fellow competing sunny spots, such as Punta Cana and Jamaica. In an attempt to assert what’s …

The U.S. passport is one of the most powerful globally, granting its bearer access to over 180 countries visa-free, but there are some infamous exceptions. From Cuba to Turkey, a select number of destinations requires Americans to present either a pre-issued tourist visa, or a travel authorization in order to travel. To the dismay of …

Africa has resurfaced as a promising destination after multiple destinations in the continent began loosening their restrictions, be it launching simpler tourist visas or lifting health mandates that had been in place for three excruciatingly long years. From the Mediterranean coast to the Sub-Saharan hinterland, it is setting new tourism records, but one country in …

In a major overhaul of its immigration system, Brazil has decided to re-impose visa requirements on American tourists seeking entry to the country. The decision comes on the heels of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the country’s new left-leaning President, taking office. Americans had been exempt from requesting a pre-departure visa ahead of boarding a …

Europe’s plan to launch an Electronic Travel Authorization, which will require Americans to pay a fee every three years in order to travel, has just been pushed back until 2024 as Brussels continues to grapple with operational issues and the complexities of the system’s implementation. The ETIAS, as it’s been dubbed, was initially set to …

Mexico is sparing no effort in ensuring American visitors have the smoothest possible experience not only during their vacations but also upon arriving to and departing the country. Following a successful digital border trial in Cancun, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta are next in line to open eGate lanes for faster border control. eGates are …

Americans are eager to get out there and explore new faraway places now that most of the world has reopened. Exciting as it sounds, it’s worth reminding old visa requirements remain in place, even though health-related rules were scrapped. In fact, there are four popular destinations that only accept U.S. passport holders after they have …

New year, new travel rules. We are all very glad that most countries across the globe have removed all COVID-19-related entry requirements, but the travel experience hasn’t exactly gone back to pre-pandemic reality. Lonely Planet has recently shared a list of the three big changes American travelers need to know for 2023, and these are …

Mexican authorities are determined to make international travel a lot easier for Americans flying over for their yearly break. As of January, U.S. passport holders are officially allowed to use e-Gates landing in the Mexican Caribbean’s top vacation spot. Essentially, this means they can simply scan their way into Cancun for faster immigration. Cancun International …