Forget Punta Cana and its overdeveloped resort zones, Jamaica and the hardly authentic tourist traps, Cozumel’s cruise-dominated shores: If you’re up to here with the overcrowded Caribbean clichés, and you’re keen to experience the quieter end of the Caribbean this year, this is where you should go instead: A quaint, butterfly-shaped island in the Eastern …

Howdy, South Texans! If you’re reading this now, it’s likely you’re hunkering down from the storm of a century, and we at Travel Off Path wish you nothing but safety navigating this unprecedented time, wherever you may be. That said, there’s no better time to dream of paradise beach getaways, even as we know cities …

If you think the Caribbean is synonymous with $500-a-night all-inclusives, jam-packed beaches that have been destroyed by overdevelopment, and dollarized economies that keep tourists in a gentrified bubble while most of the barely get by, perhaps you’ve just been to Cancun one too many times. Sure enough, there’s the glitzy, glamorous side of the Caribbean …

White sands stretching as far as the horizon, seas of the turquoise-most blue, and all the fresh fruit and delicious empanadas you can get your hands on: ahem, cue the voice: in classic Jet2 style… ‘nothing beats a Caribbean holiday!‘. Be that as it may, the constant bombardment of Cancun adds, or those not-so-exclusive Punta …

The Caribbean gets talked about like it’s one big interchangeable beach… but anyone who’s ever planned a trip down there knows that’s not how it works. One island is basically a rainforest gym membership (with hot springs as your post-hike reward). Another is pure “how is this real?” scenery. Another is the kind of turquoise-water …

Palm trees so tall they seem to touch the sky, white sands running along turquoise waters for miles on end, the smell of frying arepas from a street vendor somewhere in the buzzing malecón crowd: nothing screams paradise quite like a Caribbean island. In this economy, however, it’s not like everyone just has $7,000 sitting in …

The U.S. State Department raised the risk level for a unique Caribbean island that has been growing in popularity lately. The update specifically adds a “crime” risk indicator and refreshes the advisory summary. The advisory isn’t a strict “don’t go” warning, but there are a few things the State Department wants travelers to be aware …

We all know the heavy hitters. You’ve probably looked at flight deals to Punta Cana, checked resort prices in Montego Bay, or maybe you’ve even braved the cruise ship crowds in Nassau. And hey, I get it—I love a classic “sun, sand, and drink-in-hand” vacation as much as anyone (looking at you Cabo!) But sometimes, …

If you can’t resist a Caribbean escapade but you’ve had enough of the same old Cancun / Punta Cana all-inclusives, it’s just got easier than ever to visit one of the most underrated islands in the tropical sea, without the unnecessarily long stopovers. Known for its verdant peaks, white-sand beaches, and lush rainforests sprinkled with …

Let’s be honest: the Caribbean has a bit of a reputation problem. For most Americans, it’s nothing more than a “fly and flop” destination—a place to sit in a walled-off resort, drink watery mojitos, and pretend you’re exploring a new culture while never actually leaving the hotel lobby. We all know the usual suspects: Punta …

Broken cobblestones, overhanging wires between candy-colored colonial townhouses, the loud chattering coming from street markets, and the smell of deep-fried arepas filling the air: there’s nothing quite like a Latin American getaway. Unfortunately, it’s not like the best of Latin America is easily accessible for Americans. Yes, you can fly direct to Rio or Mexico City, and gorgeous …

Ahhh, the Caribbean… no matter where you go in the world, nothing quite compares to the palm-lined white sands, impossibly turquoise seas, and warm temps you can rely on year-round. Gorgeous as it may be, there’s no denying a Caribbean vacay comes with a fair bit of planning: not only picking out the right hotel …