Have you ever considered visiting Guatemala? I spent several months traveling in this underrated Central American nation, and these were my favorite destinations. Although Guatemala has been growing in popularity as a tourist destination, it still does not receive as many visitors as neighboring Mexico, which saw over 18 million tourists in 2022. Meanwhile, Guatemala …

If you’ve been saving up for an extended vacation somewhere sunny in 2023, but you’re looking to escape the crime surge in Colombia, and the rising costs of Tulum resorts, perhaps you should be considering this under-visited tropical paradise in Latin America instead, where jungle views extend for miles on end, and safety concerns are …

It may have taken a long while, but the Central American gem of Panama has finally lifted all of its Covid travel restrictions, which kept thousands of travelers from visiting during the pandemic. Essentially, they have returned their pre-2020 entry guidelines, allowing for the resumption of normal tourism. As of this week, everyone is welcome, …

Costa Rica has this week been crowned the leading destination for travelers in all of Central America for 2022. The picturesque country – famed for its stunning natural landscapes and near unrivaled levels of biodiversity – received the much sought-after accolade from the World Travel Awards this week. In winning the award, Costa Rica beat …

As part of their winter strategy, both American Airlines and low-cost Spirit have relaunched flights to Nicaragua, a small, historically overlooked nation in Central America not many Americans are familiar with. Seeing that it is not nearly as popular as Mexico or Costa Rica, or a well-developed tourist destination, why then is Nicaragua a market …

Digital nomadism may be the number one trend worldwide right now, but it’s clear some destinations are far outpacing others when it comes to adapting to this reality, simply by loosening their once-strict immigration curbs, or even launching new visas for the category. Now, the numbers are in, and this one tiny country has ticked …

And that’s one more down. After imposing some of the strictest entry rules in Central America, requiring either proof of vaccination or a negative test, and routinely issuing quarantine orders for those who tested positive on arrival, Belize is finally removing all of its Covid entry requirements, returning to a pre-pandemic state of normality. According …

After months of being placed on hold following its introduction, Costa Rica’s Digital Nomad visa is finally being enshrined into law this week. Surprisingly, the visa process turned out to be much simpler than initially proposed, without all the bureaucratic hurdles that would have kept nomads from applying. Costa Rica is one of the trendiest …

Now that the pandemic has changed the way we perceived the world, and even our travel behaviors, some unexpected trends are gaining traction. Solo travel is undeniably one of them, with individual bookings leading industry sales as more people feel encouraged to explore new destinations by themselves (and create their own memories). For years, Europe …

A destination still requiring foreign tourists to present proof of vaccination or a negative test in order to enter, Belize could soon become the next country in the Caribbean to lift all remaining Covid restrictions, as announced by a top government official. And what’s best: a further relaxation of measures is expected as soon as …

As the sargassum season arrives in the Mexican Caribbean, seaweed is covering some of Mexico’s most popular beaches in Cancun, Quintana Roo, and the Riviera Maya.  In the coming weeks, experts predict an undesirable amount of algae will flood Mexico’s beaches.  Which Beaches Will Sargassum Season Affect?  According to the Sargassum Citizen Observatory, sargassum season …

Costa Rica has been one of the easiest destinations to visit during the pandemic, with no entry requirements other than proof of insurance. However, that will soon change. As of January 8th, travelers in Costa Rica will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter commercial establishments including hotels. This post will look at …