Who is watching The White Lotus? Unlike Lost or Castaway, this popular island-based TV show is actually inspiring vacations…like a crazy amount! Filmed in Koh Samui, Thailand’s trendiest island right now, according to both National Geographic and Agoda, more and more travelers are scoping out Thai islands for unforgettable vacations. While Koh Samui isn’t a …

Southern Living just released the ‘South’s Best of 2025′, covering categories from ‘Best Seafood Dives’, ‘Best Cruise Lines’, and of course, it wouldn’t be a trip to the South without scoping out the ‘Best Beach Towns‘. No offense to Southern living, but the big winner was a Georgia island we covered before their big reveal …

As Portland has become a trendy hotspot in recent years, the rest of Maine is essentially the last frontier of the East Coast. Maine tourists don’t typically venture beyond Portland, with the exception of Acadia, one of America’s prettiest National Parks. But there’s so much more to explore away from the charismatic brick roads winding …

If you think you need a passport or won’t be able to avoid Florida’s crowds this spring to find your slice of white sand paradise, that’s because you’re unaware of a seasonal island that’s reopening for tourism this spring. The Gulf is teeming with hidden gems, but very few are remote hideaways with sensational beaches. …

You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re surely aware, Greece …

Not that travelers need the return of The White Lotus to entice them to visit Thailand’s wondrous islands, but it’s undeniably a selling point. According to HomeToGo, Bangkok alone is seeing a 271% increase based on the show alone, but it’s the islands that are a mega draw this spring. National Geographic has compiled an …

If you’re tired of fighting your way to swim-up bars in Cancun and Los Cabos, there’s another resort-laden paradise with numerous direct flights from the U.S. waiting to be discovered. While many Canadians take advantage of flocking here to escape the blistering cold, Americans are still behind the curve, seeming to give too much credence …

Atlanta may be all the rage right now, being named the #1 destination to live in the U.S. as well as the best city to celebrate Christmas, but Georgia offers so much more than bustling, affordable cities. Second behind Atlanta in terms of popularity has got to be Savannah, a timeless city oozing charm and …

Add Thailand to the list for overtourism. Europe may hog the spotlight with their global gripes demanding to have their beloved hometowns back, but Thailand is no stranger to busy streets and jam-packed beaches either. Bangkok is and always will be a bustling city, but what may be surprising is the fact Phuket was recently …

When Americans daydream of their next island getaway, oftentimes, their vacation options boil down to the Caribbean or Hawaii. But, there’s a stunning island just as close, just as dreamy, and completely safe to visit despite lingering tales of mysterious mishaps. Now that December has arrived, many Americans are beginning to feel the chill of …

When it comes to Spain, you might be singing The Clash’s biggest hit to yourself: Should I Stay or Should I Go? On one hand, many of Spain’s most popular destinations are asking tourists to stay home, while other publications are hyping up those very places. Fodor’s recently published their annual ‘No’ list of places …

How is it possible nearly 12 million people visit a place you’ve likely never heard of each year? The same way we all have our beloved secret getaways close to home, the same goes for Asia. Travelers have been enjoying idyllic escapes to South Korea’s lesser-known paradise for years. Seoul is always abuzz and thrilling …