When it comes to coastal getaways, Virginia may not immediately come to mind. As Virginia Beach, the state’s most popular vacation spot battles a PR refresh, travelers have scoped out other waterfront wonders. With a revamped flight portfolio, fewer crowds, and splendid summer weather inviting for patio cocktails and scenic harbor cruises, it’s safe to …

How far would you travel to ensure safety? Even Cancun is designated as ‘Level 2′ by the State Department, as are numerous Caribbean islands. Icons like The Bahamas are battling PR nightmares with a newly issued security alert, and Jamaica is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa’s wrath. More travelers are venturing deep into the Caribbean, …

One European country never got the memo that nothing in life is free. Despite being one of Europe’s richest countries in terms of bank account commas, consider it a good deed or simply a flex, they’re the only EU nation to offer free transportation nationwide for tourists. Unlike in Malta, where locals get free transit and …

If you’ve been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn’t been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we’ve been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so we decided to round up 6 safe travelers are flocking to …

Take it from a local like me. “California” and “government” in the same sentence often draws a side-eye. However, when it comes to tourism reports, our ears perk up like a dog hearing the treat bag. The latest government report doesn’t reflect the sky-high rent I pay or the high-speed train that’s been teased for …

If you thought the only worthwhile Caribbean escapes were The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, we have news for you: there’s far more to this paradisal region than the same household names everyone defaults to. Dotted across the Caribbean are countries that don’t always get treated like bona fide beach getaways, as if there’s …

Racecar, radar, tacocat, and kayak all have one thing in common: they’re palindromes, meaning they’re spelled the same forward and backward. You might think “tacocat” is the most fun of the bunch, but for us travel nerds, it’s kayak — or rather, KAYAK, the travel search engine known for digging up insightful nuggets on the …

There may be no more sought-after country come summer than Croatia, a yacht-laden, storybook dreamscape brimming with everything from old-world castles to some of Europe’s bluest waters. But the truth is, many travelers end up building the same trip year after year that goes something like this: Dubrovnik’s walled city above the sea, Split’s Roman …

The South is full of surprises, but perhaps nothing more eye-popping is that one of America’s lesser-known cities welcomed a record number of visitors. While multiple reports claim Louisiana tourism overall had a down year, one of the lone bright spots was its shimmering waterfront capital, perched along the world-famous Mississippi River. Brimming with vibrant culture just …

There aren’t many places in North America that can genuinely pass for Europe, but having French as an official language is certainly a strong start. Don’t worry; oui will stick to English… As Canada makes a tourism comeback, whether it’s more travelers uncovering hidden gems or tackling the main cities, we’re declaring none other than …

If you thought the UK’s old-world charm was exclusive to London, think again! In fact, there’s more to see just half an hour outside the city. Seeing a 40% surge of international visitors, it appears we have ourselves an exciting new day trip — or even weekend getaway — from the UK’s most iconic city. …

It’s all smiles in one highly underrated California town beaming with history, mere minutes from some of the West Coast’s top beaches. Anchored by a Mission even Tom Cruise would be impressed by and serving as a springboard not only to incredible coastline, but sprawling wine country, this is truly one of California’s most unique …