A city rooted in big oil money, ten-gallon hats, and all the “Tex-Mex” you could ever want hasn’t been a huge draw for mainstream travelers. That’s set to change as neighboring Fort Worth and the state capital, Austin, have undoubtedly become Texas’s trendiest cities, while even the most cultural cities, San Antonio and El Paso, broke tourism …

Like Mississippi, Louisiana is yet another surprising southern state on the rise. In fact, the state’s lesser-known cities like Shreveport and Monroe announced earlier this year they broke all-time visitor records in 2024, in addition to Lake Charles soaring to new heights in 2023. While New Orleans will always be the mainstay of Louisiana, there’s …

The downside of vacationing in popular destinations is that prices tend to skyrocket once they become mainstream. That’s why The Bahamas‘ most famous resort, Atlantis, goes for $500 minimum any given night this summer. But, when travelers scope out other Caribbean gems, prices are often a fraction of the price, which is likely a key …

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 …

Cue LL Cool J. A formerly crime-ridden East Coast city is making a comeback. Not to one-up Travel + Leisure but we’ve reported how underrated this city is way before their April feature. But, they are travel experts after all and have brought some of the city’s latest appeal to the spotlight, showcasing new hotels, …

As great as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando are, among a select few other notable names like Jacksonville, there’s plenty left to be discovered in Florida. You may be aware of the yearly battle between two of Florida’s most beautiful paradises, gleaming with white sand like that of the Caribbean. But, these highly beloved beach …

You might be surprised to hear that Mississippi has become one of America’s trendiest states. Whether it be gleaming white-sand islands, resort-laden beach towns, or deep dives into history as one of the most significant building blocks of America’s timeline, this southern gem is slowly but surely creeping out of Florida’s shadow. Putting the coast …

Oftentimes, Americans only have so many vacation days to use, which can make choosing where to go a daunting task. This is especially true when it comes to planning European travel. Do you follow the norm and visit Paris, or do you spin the globe and inney-minney-miney-moe Europe’s lesser-known getaways, such as North Macedonia or …

As iconic and exhilarating as London may be, there’s no doubt it’s pricey. In fact, I was going through my travel receipts as one does last-minute on Tax Day and totally forgot I paid over $100 per ticket for a classic, bright red double-decker bus ride…in the rain. Whomp, whomp, whomp. And that’s before the …

Formerly viewed solely as a cruise destination intermixed on a laundry list of Caribbean paradises, perhaps Mexico’s most well-known island has become one of the country’s trendiest beach escapes. Arguably belonging in the same category as Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, which recently entered the chat, Cozumel has soared to new heights as more …

Turns out even hidden gems are breaking tourism records. Unquestionably, more travelers are scoping out secret hideaways to avoid unsightly crowds and touristy prices. You know what I’m talking about. We’ve all been on vacation where everything seemed perfect until the bill arrives charging $38 for cheeseburgers. Well, that’s not the case for one underrated …

There are only a handful of U.S. National Parks and recreation areas that come to mind when itching to book an epic trip to see America’s wild side. First and foremost, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon probably come to mind, even though it’s the Great Smoky Mountains that are the most visited. Beyond those …