If you’ve ever splurged on skincare products in Paris (guilty) or picked up designer threads in Milan, there’s a good chance you accidentally left money on the table. We at Travel Off Path see this all the time: travelers forget to claim their VAT (value-added tax) refund—and it can be worth hundreds of dollars on …

Have you ever found yourself going down the rabbit hole in search of the next big destination hoping you discover it before everyone else? We’ve all wanted to find the next hidden gem because, let’s face it, sometimes the most commonly visited places can be the biggest duds in our travels. The Eiffel Tower is …

It’s the time of year when we may start to notice a color change in the trees, cooler air, and more pumpkin spice drinks at our favorite cafes. Travelers are beginning to plan their fall getaways. At first glance, maybe a weekend getaway is what you have in mind. Others may still be stuck in …

Mexico’s tourist records just keep on breaking. The Mexican Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR) released this week that the country has received 13.75 million international tourists between January and August of this year.  The number is 64.7% higher than the number of recorded international arrivals the previous year in 2021 and even 4.4% more than in …

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Miguel Torruco Marqués, recently announced that country welcomed over 36 million international visitors between January and July of this year. As destinations such as Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum continue to break visitor arrival records, this number will only grow. Mexico’s most popular beach destinations have witnessed an explosion of …

Up to 1.5 million British Tourists will face quarantine after traveling to Spain. In an emergency measure, the UK has removed Spain from their country safe list after it recorded 2255 new Covid-19 cases on Friday.  Spain had averaged only a 130 new cases per day in June before it reopened for tourism. Ministers held …

Like much of the country, Nevada has all but shut down, with the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip replaced with the flashing lights of police cars stationed in front of casinos amid efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This is this is unbelievable. I mean, we do the Haunted Vegas tour, I did …

We’re not trying to tick anyone off, but it goes without saying where America’s most beautiful paradise is. Take it from someone who lives in San Diego, a renowned “paradise” in its own right, but I’m fully aware my city doesn’t hold a candle in comparison. It’s not just because we lack aloha and islands …

Honestly, why do all these millions of tourists even bother spending their hard-earned vacation dollars in places like Spain or Italy, where they’re effectively being nudged out of resort towns, or, in peak season, actively elbowed out of the way for a sun lounger, when they could go somewhere they’re actually welcomed with open arms? …

Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …

Easter in the Mexican Caribbean brings packed resorts, massive beach parties, and peak-season crowds. With an estimated 1.2 million travelers touching down this month for Holy Week, Quintana Roo is taking zero chances with traveler safety. Starting March 27, the state is rolling out a massive security shield. Over 7,000 military personnel, federal agents, and …

Some of us envision resort foam parties in a sea of rowdy crowds, while others, likely past their Spring Break glory, picture open beaches and adults-only amenities to unwind in peace. The same can be said about Mexico’s postcard beaches — you don’t want to pick the wrong one that mismatches your vibe. Well, when …