Following in the footsteps of Croatia, which announced only last week that Americans will start getting fingerprinted once landing in the country, it’s now time for the second most popular destination worldwide to impose the same requirement. Having hosted a record-breaking 94 million tourists last year, only behind France, Spain is the second European country …

For millions of Americans, Cancun is synonymous with luxury hotels, glistening-white sands hugged by teal-colored seas, and stress-free vacations, in general… or at least you’d expect it to be this way. That is, until you touch down in the gong show that is Cancun International Airport. From border control to luggage collection to passing the …

Have fall plans yet? Most avid travelers have already scoped out their favorite mountain towns, sunny beaches, and basically anywhere with an excuse to cozy up by the fireplace with a hot cocoa. But one iconic U.S. city is calling practically the whole world to visit before frigid winters give credence to the “Windy City” …

If you thought tighter travel rules were a thing of the past, and something you wouldn’t have to deal with again since the global health crisis, think again. This year, a number of countries rolled out new restrictions affecting U.S. passport holders. Known examples include United Kingdom, which introduced a mandatory pre-travel authorization applying to …

Widespread gang activity, record levels of violent crime, and institutionalized corruption: that’s how mainstream media would’ve summed up the tiny Central American nation of El Salvador just five years ago. It’s no wonder tourists steered clear for decades, choosing instead to play it safe in Costa Rica or even Panama. Fast forward to 2025, and …

Planning a European getaway for the coming year, but you’ve been waiting for new nonstop routes to open from your favorite hub at Boston Logan International? This time, you’re in luck, as Delta is adding not one, but two new European destinations to the Massachusetts capital’s network from May 16, 2026: Madrid, Spain’s capital and …

Be it for the epic theme parks, the sun-kissed sands, or the lush nature parks, Americans are flocking en masse to Florida this year: According to Governor Ron DeSantis, the southernmost state achieved a record-breaking 34.5 million visitors between April and June, the most out of any second quarter in History. Out of those, 31.5 …

Long gone are the days when Europeans actually went out of their way to make tourists feel welcome. When they’re not out protesting with picket signs, urging them to ‘go home’, they’re handing out crazy fines for the most trivial reasons. If you thought Portofino’s controversial ‘selfie fine‘ was the last straw, then nothing can …

It’s no secret that here at Travel Off Path, we love travel, but we’re sure most of you would agree that the traveling experience can be pretty gruelling every once in a while. Stepping out of the plane in Cancun and immediately feeling the gust of warm Caribbean air feels amazing, alright, but it is usually preceded by a …

Seasoned traveler or first-time flyer, we’ve all been guilty of this at some point in the last year or so: You’re planning an itinerary for an upcoming trip, or checking the safety advice, and instead of seeking out qualified, expert human advice, you log into ChatGPT and fire off a mathematically worded prompt to get …

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year or so, you know by now Europe will be doubling down on biometric checks and start fingerprinting foreign travelers on October 12, 2025—and this includes American travelers. As much as you’ve tried to stay on top of it—especially if you have a fall trip …

With its white-sand beaches hugged by teal seas and luxury hotels, the Caribbean is at the top of the bucket list of (nearly) every American who’s dreaming of a tropical getaway—and listen, we get it. We all love a bit of pampering and some quality beach time, and here at Travel Off Path, we’ve been …