If you ever considered visiting a trendy El Salvador for its lush jungle, unspoiled Pacific beaches and vibrant capital city, but you’ve always been taken aback by how dangerous it is––was?––as a destination, we’ve got great news for you. For the first time since records began, the U.S. State Department has added the Central American …

Europe is probably not the first destination that comes to mind when you think of a sunny winter getaway. At this time of year, it’s best associated with snow-dusted, cobbled streets and cozy Christmas markets, but there’s always the odd exception to the rule. If you don’t love ancient culture enough to withstand the freezing …

If you’re itching to fly someplace warm right now but don’t want to drain your entire travel budget for the year, there’s only one right answer – Latin America. It’s an entire world of dreamy beach hubs, fascinating cities, and incredible food, all wrapped up in a budget-friendly package, and while that’s usually true across …

Though I usually advocate for travelers to book their trips well ahead of time, there are some special cases in which waiting it out might be the best thing you do to save some money on that dream vacation of yours. Case in point – airfare to five of the world’s most gorgeous sunny destinations …

Don’t let anyone tell you a dreamy beach getaway in the Caribbean is too expensive to pull off – I know for a fact that there are still places where you can make all of your tropical dreams come true for a fraction of what you think you’ll have to pay. Case in point – …

Not that long ago, you’d probably laugh at the prospect of gang-dominated El Salvador, where corruption is supposedly endemic and violent crime is rampant, ever featuring on a mainstream list of the world’s safest countries. We probably would ourselves at one point, too, but as unlikely as it sounds, especially if you’ve grown used to …

Spring has sprung in Chile while us at home shift toward fall in search of scenic mountain roads, vibrant foliage photo-ops, and anything pumpkin. Who am I kidding? Every season is beach season for Americans, which is why much of South America makes for an epic fall adventure from Colombia, Brazil, and yes, even Chile. …

If you’re thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka this fall/winter, then organizing your trip is about to get a little easier.   Why? Because American travelers will no longer need to apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka!   The aim of this new policy is to simplify the entry process into the country …

Where do you travel now that summer’s officially coming to an end? Do you try to stretch the season and go somewhere beachy? Do you go into full city tripper mode and opt for a big metropolis instead? Or do you change gears altogether and fly somewhere wild and adventurous? Well, luckily for all my …

Earlier this year, we published a travel security alert for Colombia, where tricksters were running rampant, and some situations actually became fatal. Turns out Colombia is not alone in South America when it comes to playing dangerous games with tourists’ lives. The U.S. Embassy of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s phenomenal capital city, has issued a new …

When you think of Latin America, it’s probably tourism giants like Mexico, Argentina and Colombia that come to mind, and that’s only understandable: Between one’s luxurious Caribbean resorts and ancient Mayan sites and the others’ charming colonial cities and delectable street food, they’re often a first-time visitor’s preferred pick when planning a trip to the …

With September fast approaching, it’s nearly time to start planning that fall getaway, and if you haven’t yet had the chance to go somewhere nice and warm this year already, where you get pampered and bask in the sun, Cancun is likely to be at the top of your list. Before you book that jam-packed …