In the travel media industry, there’s an unspoken pressure to constantly stamp your passport with the newest, most undiscovered destination. When you spend your entire professional life evaluating boutique jungle lodges in St. Lucia or mapping out digital nomad hubs in Southeast Asia, people expect your personal vacations to be equally avant-garde. But when it …

Skipping Europe and staying Stateside this summer? Given the border delays and the growing anti-American sentiment across parts of the Atlantic, we don’t blame you for opting to stay on this side of the pond. That’s not to say America is a complete no-brainer, either. Depending on where on the West Coast you go these …

For a solid decade, Charleston has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of Southern travel. Between its European aesthetics, out-of-this-world Lowcountry cuisine, and those legendary Bill Murray sightings, it felt like the Holy City was the only South Carolina destination that mattered. But as we move through 2026, the tides are shifting. While Charleston is currently …

It used to be that those with South Carolina on the brain were likely scoping out one of two places. You know the ones — Charleston and Myrtle Beach, to no surprise. While SC’s most famous getaways are still drawing crowds, another unsuspecting city is hogging the spotlight so much that it’s been dubbed the …

When you picture the South, so many different destinations come to mind. Despite its less-than-stellar reputation in some regions, the South undeniably offers some of America’s most pristine beaches, timeless towns, inviting culture, and bustling cities to explore. But what we’re about to reveal here at Travel Off Path is likely not what you expect …

Is there anywhere more peaceful in the States than South Carolina’s Lowcountry hideaways? They certainly earn Travel Off Path’s stamp of approval. Some of our team of experts make annual trips to recharge along SC’s calm shores and cluster of charming towns on the outskirts of Charleston. Digging deeper, folks at Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap …

Charleston is magnificent to visit year-round, but even as trees begin to change, travel experts at Southern Living don’t believe it’s South Carolina’s most beautiful fall getaway. At Travel Off Path, we realize we can’t showcase every single map-dot town transforming into a postcard this year, but this one is truly worth it. Let’s be …

Given Charleston’s aesthetically charming architecture, one would think the popular city commonly claimed to ooze European vibes would have a monopoly on South Carolina’s ‘magical’ destinations. According to Southern Living, that’s not the case… Not to say there’s a new sheriff in town, but there’s certainly a nearby alternative just an hour drive away. Perfect …

Necessary or not, travelers are venturing beyond the European charm of Charleston into South Carolina’s lesser-known. The proof is no more evident than the vibrant state capital, Columbia, which is seeing record numbers of visitors, but that’s not the state’s best-kept secret. Southern Living featured an insightful list of the ‘most beautiful’ destinations in South …

For a solid decade, Charleston has continuously been a thriving Southern hotspot with its European aesthetics, out-of-this-world cuisine, and random, yet legendary, Bill Murray sightings. Steeped in history, surrounded by lush nature, and with a burgeoning food scene in its own right, South Carolina’s capital city broke all-time tourism records in 2024. Far beyond just …

Beach season is still in full force, and you don’t have to go to California or Florida or put your passport to use in Cancun to enjoy an awesome beach vacation. Florida seems to steal most of the glory in the South, with Gulf Shores not far behind, but there are more southern coastal destinations well worth …

Sometimes, small towns leave a lasting mark bigger and better than the world’s most sought-after destinations. Greeted with “how ya doin‘?” instead of “keep it movin” where you feel like just another face in the crowd, the South is teeming with hidden gems and quaint getaways that will have you coming back again and again. …