Central America has always been the scrappy underdog of the travel world. For years, travelers would skip over the “middle bits” to get straight to Mexico or Costa Rica. Big mistake. Right now, this is arguably the most exciting region on the map. It’s having a massive “glow up”—moving away from just cheap backpacker hostels …

It doesn’t take the brightest crayon in the box to see why 99% of travelers aren’t visiting countries like Ukraine or Russia, but when it comes to some of the most beautiful winter sun destinations, what would it take to deter you? Well, according to the latest statistics, even 2 back-to-back November travel alerts aren’t …

Costa Rica has seen a myriad of issues over the past couple of years, ranging from questionable security around San Jose’s busy airport to crime levels reaching uncomfortable levels throughout the nation. What’s normally one of Latin America’s most popular vacation spots has seen tourism numbers dwindle. Whether it’s due to a digital nomad influx …

If you’re a frequent traveler who spends half their time looking for flight deals online, chances are you’ve used Skyscanner at some point. Along with Google Flights, it is perhaps the most popular platform for tracking the cheapest route in the market, especially because airlines aren’t particularly known for displaying the most attractive fare on …

You’d never guess which international destination is stealing the spotlight. According to Skyscanner, a lesser-known Costa Rican beach town is drawing an insane amount of attention with a nearly 300% increase in searches. While Costa Rica has been a mixed bag over the last year or so with security alerts and lagging tourism numbers, one …

Pura Vida. There – that’s out of the way. Now we can get on with the first-ever Costa Rica article without uttering that ubiquitous phrase. Seriously, though. What’s going on in the popular Central American nation that prides itself on a slogan embodying what’s supposed to be a safe haven for locals and tourists alike? …

If your passport has been collecting dust, American Airlines is here to help with this week’s announcement of exciting new flights to 4 sunny international destinations. Nobody likes the headache of going through customs, but is there a better feeling than getting some fresh ink in your passport book? Okay, I can think of a …

Uh-oh. Punta Cana may smell trouble. And no, it’s not all the turmoil neighboring Haiti is going through. A stretch of dazzling beaches are slated to see a variety of new luxe resorts giving Americans more reasons to visit instead over other mega popular beach destinations. More travelers are already setting their sights on Central …

Lush jungles as far as the eyes can see, sprinkled with towering volcanos and waterfalls, and bordering unspoiled beaches yet to be trodden by the masses: Costa Rica is a wonder of nature, and it’s no wonder Americans can’t get enough of it. It received a record-breaking 2.6 million tourists by air in 2024, the …

Normally considered quite literally a safe bet for an epic vacation of amazing beaches, luxe resorts, and endless jungle excursions, according to both the U.S. State Department and, as of this week, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, it seems like the Pura Vida life may not be so ‘pure’ after all… While crime is always a …

Looking to head overseas for some winter sun? Statistically, it’s likely that a week in Mexico is one of the first things that springs to mind.   But actually, there’s another destination that’s proving popular with American travelers. The Central American Paradise of Costa Rica.   Costa Rica has experienced soaring visitor numbers over the …

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a traveling newbie; one of the first things you should do before you book those plane tickets to any new destination is check the U.S. State Department website.   The U.S. State Department issues key travel advisories for every country based on safety and security conditions. …