Have Georgia on your mind this summer? As lovely as Savannah may be to visit with its timeless European flair, nobody likes to deal with crowds all in search of the same thing. Georgia has some of America’s best hidden gems, but one charming island hideaway was named by U.S. News & World Report as …

While Teslas are being keyed and gas prices are predicted to soar to $8 per gallon in some states, there’s a U.S. island where neither is a factor. If you were to set out to visit somewhere car-free and pro-horse, you might think of an Amish farm, but don’t worry, you’ll still be able to …

Formerly viewed solely as a cruise destination intermixed on a laundry list of Caribbean paradises, perhaps Mexico’s most well-known island has become one of the country’s trendiest beach escapes. Arguably belonging in the same category as Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, which recently entered the chat, Cozumel has soared to new heights as more …

When it comes to Florida, locals say the north side of their state feels like the South, yet the further south you go actually feels like the North. You know…East Coast accents, flashy cars, and high-end everything — the exact opposite of southern charm intangibles. Standing true to locals’ sentiment, toeing the Florida-Georgia line just …

Turns out even hidden gems are breaking tourism records. Unquestionably, more travelers are scoping out secret hideaways to avoid unsightly crowds and touristy prices. You know what I’m talking about. We’ve all been on vacation where everything seemed perfect until the bill arrives charging $38 for cheeseburgers. Well, that’s not the case for one underrated …

Ever see those “free beer tomorrow” signs at your local watering hole? Well, that classic marketing trick to lure in customers just got outdone. There’s a tiny Caribbean island serving complimentary brewskies (for real) and welcoming the public for the first time after initially requiring an invitation. Let’s be real. At surface level, that sounds …

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 …