Has LL Cool J really been here for years? I haven’t seen him in a hot minute… The real comeback story right now is Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s most iconic island escapes that was put through the wringer by Hurricane Melissa last year. As a result, many of the island’s top resorts closed for …

Well, folks, we have good news and bad news… As we reported earlier here at Travel Off Path, Jamaica is set to reopen for business December 15th after Hurricane Melissa battered much of the northern coast. As a result, the country has been a bit of a seesaw in terms of whether it’s okay to …

If you were dreaming of a quiet, last-minute escape to Punta Cana this winter, we at Travel Off Path have some news: the secret is officially out. After Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of Jamaica in late October, the Dominican Republic has just green-lit a massive 800 extra flights to scoop up travelers who are canceling …

Just when travelers with trips to Jamaica were hoping for good news, the U.S. government has made the situation official. In a significant move on Tuesday, the U.S. State Department upgraded its travel advisory for all of Jamaica to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” citing the ‘widespread damage’ from Hurricane Melissa. This isn’t just a routine …

The U.S. Embassy in Jamaica has issued an urgent alert for all Americans on the island as Tropical Storm Melissa, which is already lashing the region with heavy rain and wind, is now forecast to rapidly intensify into a Major Hurricane and make a direct hit on the island. In response, the National Hurricane Center …

Now that fall has arrived, the Caribbean will soon be a hotbed for tourists seeking sun-drenched shores, loungers under palm trees, and of course, open barstools at posh resort swim-up bars. While some of us can’t wait to sip PSLs until pumpkin farms run out of stock, others are getting ahead of cooler weather, realizing …

Travel has been iffy to Jamaica ever since last year when the U.S. State Department issued a ‘Level 3′ advisory warning Americans of rampant crime, including some cases where tourists fell victim. Though if you planned to park your butt beachside at a posh Montego Bay resort, chances are you’d be perfectly safe on resort …

How many times can we bar-hop between Hard Rock Café, Señor Frog’s, and Cabo Wabo Cantina before we realize we’re falling for a tourist trap instead of enjoying the magic of the unknown with culturally rich destinations? As far as the Caribbean goes, Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay are fabulous, but there’s a missing …

Everyone looks forward to vacationing in the Caribbean, but the good comes with the bad. Caribbean getaways aren’t exactly original ideas when it comes to Cancun, Punta Cana, and Montego Bay, but there are so many hidden gems that feel much more authentic than the typical towering high-rises and curated experiences you find in such …

If you just pay attention to headlines, it may seem as if Jamaica has been through a whirlwind. From being issued a ‘Level 3′ travel advisory to breaking all-time visitor records, the Caribbean island nation has been on a wild roller coaster ride. Of course, there are dozens of stunning beaches lining the coast of …

Even seasoned travelers like me make mistakes. Mine was having the wrong expectations for Kingston last year. Despite enjoying most of my trip, it didn’t live up the to image I had in my mind – you know, jerk chicken stands everywhere, reggae blaring, and aqua blue Caribbean coasts. Although I did discover a secret …

If all those long extra hours in the office have started getting to you, and you’re desperately craving a sunny vacation, the Caribbean certainly sounds like a no-brainer: From the amazing resorts lining the beachfront to all the incredible food you can gorge on, there’s nowhere the average American would rather be on a paid …