If you were to guess the trendiest Gulf Coast getaway right now, you’d probably guess Florida, right? Wrong. It’s Mississippi. Formerly, we would’ve told you it’s quite literally the entire Mississippi Coast with the exception of a few unknown gems we dug up. Other than that, whether it’s the most common landing spot of Gulfport, …

Finding calm during spring and summer can seem impossible without going to some far-flung destination, or one of those woo-woo retreats in the middle of the jungle. We all know how those turn out… But finding your Zen doesn’t require an investment in crystals or taking out a loan to reserve a “limited time” special …

Wanna know a travel secret that’s surprisingly still a secret? You don’t have to go to Florida for an amazing beach vacation in the South. This is not yet another travel publication puff piece you’ve likely come across before — you know, the ones that hype up the good while glossing over the bad. Every place has its downsides. In this case, swaths of the South miss out …

Florida is always the go-to when it comes to booking a sunny vacation this time of year. Don’t get us wrong — the “Sunshine State” is a phenomenal place to vacation and certainly makes the cut. But the South is teeming with paradisal getaways that don’t require playing pickleball with retirees or dealing with hordes …

Avoiding Florida’s rowdy crowds this spring is a lot easier than you think. All you have to do is venture westward to a neighboring southern state to discover pristine waters and gleaming white sand. At first glance, Gulf Shores, Alabama may come to mind, but that’s not the right spot either. We all know the …

Here at Travel Off Path, we’re proud to have the best of the latest travel trends. The truth is, 2026 is a game-changer as more and more travelers are scoping out the lesser-known instead of household names. In this case, even as Florida continues on a record-setting tear, it’s not just Orlando and Miami anymore …

You may have heard this week that Mississippi may be the wrong place to swipe right on Tinder, but there’s no denying “The Magnolia State” is the Gulf’s booming hotspot this summer. Last month, we at Travel Off Path revealed a surprising report showing tons of vacationers opting for Mississippi’s sprawling white-sand coastline over far …

Skip Florida? That’s a hard sell for most. Believe it or not, hordes of usual Florida visitors (among other popular states) are finding their own slice of paradise in a Southern gem that’s too often been overlooked by its attractive neighbors. At the very least, most are aware of the small town charm and historical …

If you’ve been looking forward to Amtrak’s exciting revival of the New Orleans—Mobile route, you’ll still be able to hop aboard this summer, but there have already been some hiccups. Due to ‘construction issues’ , the highly anticipated route has been pushed back until an undisclosed date in late summer (think July or August). Travelers …

Blame the California exodus or Florida’s never-ending crowds, but one unsuspecting southern state is on the rise with surprisingly diverse destinations for travelers to choose from. Whether it be riverside thrills, gleaming white-sand islands, or serene coastal hideaways, there’s no denying Mississippi’s surge in popularity. Few places exude quintessential Southern charm and spacious beaches like …