It seems everyone’s got their eyes set on an Italian or Greek island summer this year, but you know what we’ve always said: when those turquoise-water and piña colada cravings hit, there’s nowhere better to switch off and kick it back than the good ol’ Caribbean. Now, we get it if you don’t want to …

With the rapidly deteriorating safety levels worldwide and wars erupting left, right, and center, safety is a top priority for Americans going abroad, particularly in Europe. Nope, it’s not like the Old Continent has descended into a full-blown conflict over Ukraine—we’re not here to fearmonger—but if you still paint a pretty picture in your mind …

The writing’s on the wall: after beating out the tourism powerhouses of France, Italy, and Spain, to the title of fastest-growing Mediterranean destination out there, Malta is officially Europe’s next hot thing. A tiny three-island nation lying between the Italian island of Sicily, and the coast of North Africa, it’s been a well-established sunny getaway …

If you’re keen on a little country-hopping adventure around Europe this year, you’re absolutely spoiled for options. Whether it’s the new European Sleeper from Paris to Berlin, or the colossal, 715-mile journey from Basel, in Switzerland, to Copenhagen, in Denmark, new inventive train routes linking all of the most unlikely destinations are springing up everywhere. …

Paris might’ve once been the ultimate spot for Europhiles chasing that classic Old World magic, and for lovey-dovey couples hunting down the perfect honeymoon backdrop, but if you’ve been paying attention lately, the City of Lights isn’t exactly shining the way it used to. Between the spike in pickpocketing, hotel prices that feel borderline criminal, …

Forget about New Orleans and its French-Creole charm, Charleston and its Olde America appeal, and Atlanta and its edgy urban grit: the current Queen of the South, that seems to be taking the travel landscape by storm, is good ol’ Nashville. Let’s be real for a sec: just how often has that name popped up …

If you’re giving Eurosummer a miss this year now that the Old Continent is slapping a mandatory fingerprinting requirement on all Americans, you should know Cozumel—where it’s warm year-round and food is arguably better anyway—continues to welcome all guests bureaucracy-free. The Mexican gem is our go-to destination for sun, sand, and relaxation, and it’s where …

Bane of our lives. It seems that, with every passing month, travel rules just get more and more complicated, especially if you’re an American citizen. From one of the top 3 most powerful passports in the world, to plunging to the 11th position, a U.S. travel document no longer grants you the level of hassle-free …

Forget Santorini and its blue domes and caldera views, the French Riviera with the exclusive beach clubs and retro appeal, and Barcelona with its jam-packed beaches and hostile attitude towards foreigners. The top 2 trendiest Mediterranean getaways this year are claimed by one country, tucked away in the much-overlooked Balkan peninsula, in Southeastern Europe, and …

Craving a cheeky spritz, a little pistachio gelato and lazy swims in the Med under a blazing sun? Nothing screams European summer quite like Italy, but let’s face it, places like Amalfi, Cinque Terre, and Sicily have gotten a bit overdone. Whether it’s the crazy prices in Positano or the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in Riomaggiore, Italy’s top tourist hotspots are the last place you want to …

If you’ve got your heart set on Spain, and you’re in the midst of planning your Transatlantic getaway this very minute, you might want to hold your horses before you book that flight to Barcelona. Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and sure, it’s everyone’s going, and maybe where everyone expects you to go for an inaugural …

I’m not sure it’s just me, but it feels like forever since this country’s name came up in here. Blame it on El Salvador’s current regional stardom, especially after Bukele completely crushed criminal gangs, or Belize’s newfound trendiness, but Costa Rica seemed to take a backseat for a while. Not anymore. Central America’s no-brainer, most …