At an age when the vast majority of destinations in Italy are struggling with overtourism and actively fighting to reduce arrival numbers, there is an incredible off path destination in the country’s northeast, on the top of the boot, that does not receive nearly as many guests and are now eager to nab a slice …
Thailand is set to offer travelers longer visas on arrival in order to attract great numbers back to its shores in the coming months. Once one of the most visited countries in the world – home to 2019’s most visited city in Bangkok – the country has struggled to welcome tourists back in the types …
Just last week, I was a guest at the marvelous Sofitel Villa Borghese, a true gem of Italy’s Accor portfolio. Besides a stellar service, one thing that sets it apart from thousands of other upscale hotels is the fact that it has partnered with some of the city’s best independent guides to offer guests more …
There are several amazing, dreamy islands located off the coasts of the United States. Whether you’re looking for a tropical getaway or whale watching in the pacific northwest, here are the top 7 islands off the west coast that are perfect for your next vacation. 1. Catalina Island This is a great option for a …
From ghost towns to gorgeous hiking trails, Texas is full of all manner of memorable things to do. Here are 10 adventures that are sure to add some fun to your trip! 1. Visit Marfa, Texas A visit to this quirky town will make for a fun and memorable getaway! Marfa is notable for its …
Here are 10 lesser-known things to do in or around Seattle, Washington that are perfect for a romantic outing or date night. In addition to being more off the beaten track than classic attractions such as the Space Needle, many of these also don’t require reservations very far in advance (or at all). 1. Go …
Update: Puerto Vallarta will reopen offically for tourism on June 15th. The director of municipal tourism says that reopening Puerto Vallarta to tourists could take until August. Ramón González Lomelí, director of municipal tourism for Puerto Vallarta commented on the reopening in a press conference on current hotel occupancy in the city. He expects that …
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic will be CLOSED temporarily due to low occupancy. The resort is where the alleged beating of Tammy Lawrence-Daley took place in January. Lawrence-Daley went viral when she told her story in a Facebook post that blamed the resort for not compensating her for medical bills. She also also warned other …
An American Tourist visiting Toronto was kidnapped at gunpoint on Monday. He was robbed, beaten and held against his will for over two hours during the incident. One man has been arrested and two others are still at large. The man was “partying in the King St. W. area” when an unknown man befriended him …
Two women were injured in a homophobic attack that left them covered in blood after refusing to kiss. Melania Geymonat, 28, said the attack on her and her partner Chris happened on the top deck of a night bus that was traveling from London to Camden Town. Four male teenagers between the ages of 15 and …
If you’re planning a trip to Italy this summer, chances are it’s places like Rome, Milan, and Venice you’ll be hitting up. Yeah, they’re super tourist, and yeah, you already know “crowded” is putting it mildly, so no judgment here. There’s nothing quite like wandering Rome’s open-air museum of a Historic Center or grabbing an …
It’s been a minute since the Maya Train launched, but if you’ve been holding off on booking your rail adventure across the Yucatan Peninsula, probably because those scammy ‘tourist prices’ were too high, we’ve got excellent news for you. Blame it on the lower-than-usual ridership, or simply Quintana Roo’s newfound interest in boosting the Maya …