Do you want to travel off the beaten track? Enjoy all the beauty of some of the world’s most famous attractions but without the crowds? I love off-path travel and finding dupes and hidden gems that many other people wouldn’t think to explore. But this time, Time Out has done all the hard work …
If you love the Caribbean but hate crowds, then you may be wondering if there’s anywhere left to visit that won’t be drowning in tourists. One island chain that used to fly below the radar but is now gaining a well-deserved reputation with Caribbean explorers is Antigua and Barbuda. But despite their growing …
If you’re planning to visit Spain this summer, or perhaps you want to see as much of Europe as possible in one trip, then you may be wondering if Barcelona is still worth visiting. Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain as well as the most famous. But Barcelona has also been …
Do you dream of living the Dolce Vita? If you’re planning an Italian adventure, then there’s good news that will make your trip even easier. One of Italy’s most popular destinations, especially during the summer months, is the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Right now if you want to visit this area (and millions of …
If you’re thinking of visiting the Caribbean this summer then you’ll need to be prepared for anything. This hurricane season is going to be a rough one. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 but hurricane activity typically peaks from late August to early October. Not this year. Unless you’ve …
The UK is one of the top European destinations for American travelers this summer. And for travelers who want to get out of London and see a little more of the UK on their next trip, Cornwall is the destination for you. Cornwall sits on the southwestern tip of the United Kingdom, and it …
If you’ve got kids, then you’ll know that the demands of parenthood are unrelenting. Packing book bags and lunch boxes, dealing with homework, driving all over town to those endless sports clubs, the list goes on (and on). And if you’ll forgive me for the generalization, most of this work falls on us moms! …
If you’re traveling to Cancun or the Mexican Caribbean this summer then I have good news. According to the experts at Seaweed Watch, the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean are experiencing dramatically reduced levels of sargassum right now and will be completely sargassum-free for much of the summer. The remaining algae will finish arriving in …
If you love taking international vacations but you don’t like splashing the cash, then there’s never been a better time to travel. That’s according to Airlines For America who conducted new research to reveal that, when adjusted for inflation, U.S. airfares are at a historic, all-time low this summer. And to prove it …
If you travel to meet new people, as well as to explore the world, then you want to choose a destination that’s as friendly as possible. The people I meet are often unexpectedly the best part of my vacations. The bartender in Beijing who took us to sing karaoke then surprised us with his …
If you’re anything like me, then you love a tropical island getaway, but you don’t always want to deal with the international restrictions and the hoops you have to jump through. Sometimes, it’s just nice to be able to walk off the plane and not have to worry about customs. That’s why I love going …
Europe is in the middle of a rail renaissance, and I’m here for it. I love to travel by train. Rail travel is a convenient, environmentally friendly, and, dare I say, romantic way to explore the continent. European rail ticket sales are up year-on-year, and travelers tend to stay longer, too, embracing the …