If you’re in search of the ultimate place to unwind this spring or summer, there’s an East Coast island perfectly suited for you. Light on the wallet with beautiful white-sand shores, this tranquil hideaway flies well under the radar with the exception of one unique event taking place each year that you may have seen …

When you think of remote tropical islands surrounded by turquoise seas and home to luxury all-inclusive resorts, the Maldives are probably at the top of your head. Known precisely for being less accessible than all your usual Caribbean hotspots—thus, more exclusive—the Indian Ocean country is seen by many as the ultimate sunny getaway: People will save …

Santorini’s earthquake scare was a wake-up call serving as a reminder to all travelers the Mediterranean is teeming with truly astounding hidden gems. You don’t have to follow the crowd before you and visit iconic postcard destinations with touristy prices and dwindling authenticity. There’s far more to be discovered, whether it’s the pristine seaside villages of Montenegro, …

Alabama may not be known for the same crowds Florida has this time of year, but when everyone flocks to the same beach you might not be able to differentiate the two. Gulf Shores is set to have one of its best years on record. How could it not when travelers are surely chomping at …

Is there any bad time for beach season? Negative. Delta has doubled down on that fact by announcing a plethora of exciting new flights to not one, not two, not three, but seven stunning international beach destinations! Some are household names, while others are still rising in the ranks. But hey, that just means fewer …

Looking for an exotic escape to make the most of your passport? Chances are you’ve set your sights on Asia. While Phuket is one of the most recognizable beach destinations in all of Asia, one could argue Bali and ever-so-trendy Koh Samui certainly belong in the chat. Rather than go with the obvious choices like …

As I’ve already driven around San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles this spring, I couldn’t help but notice hundreds of Arizona license plates invading our roadways. And that means one thing — the unofficial kickoff to tourism season. Woo. 😑 Californians love where they live; I’m certainly not complaining. But come spring and summer, …

“Spring Break” means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but if there’s one common denominator, it’s certainly Florida. The Sunshine State offers visitors some of the country’s most renowned cities and coastlines, casting a large shadow over what many vacationers miss out on. One of those cities is Tampa, a …

There’s a mixed bag of opinions on Spain right now. Cue The Clash’s Should I Stay Or Should I Go?… Whether it be Barcelona, Madrid, or the insanely beautiful islands such as my favorite, Mallorca, locals haven’t held back about the invasion of tourists flooding their renowned cities and coastlines. One of these is Barcelona, …

For the first time, travelers worldwide, but especially Americans, are taking advantage of direct flights from the U.S. to Tulum. Factor in the Maya Train, and even more tourists are invading this trendy beach town south of Cancun. Even as popular as this region may be, Mexico is a huge country with a phenomenal coastline …

If you just pay attention to headlines, it may seem as if Jamaica has been through a whirlwind. From being issued a ‘Level 3′ travel advisory to breaking all-time visitor records, the Caribbean island nation has been on a wild roller coaster ride. Of course, there are dozens of stunning beaches lining the coast of …

If you’re planning a beach trip in the South, chances are Gulf Shores is on your mind. If not, then perhaps Florida is the next best thing with affordable beach cities like Destin in the state’s panhandle. But, let’s tap the brakes a minute. When it comes to the Gulf Coast, many beaches are overlooked. …