Planning a trip to Europe this summer? Check out these underrated alternatives to popular destinations for lower crowds and cheaper prices! This summer is going to be one of the most crowded on record for travel in Europe. According to travel insurance company Allianz Worldwide Partners, the number of Americans traveling to Europe this summer …
Western Europeans are not exactly famous for their warmth towards tourists. Whether it’s French locals rolling their eyes at Americans astounded by the sights in Paris, or Italian waiters being a bit too blunt when taking orders, sometimes you may feel as if you’re not welcome at all visiting Europe. That’s hardly a surprise, seeing …
Spain is on everyone’s to-do list this summer for a lot of good reasons. Spain is a diverse country with cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia that attract different travelers. Don’t forget that Spain also has other islands that are incredibly trendy for their beaches and cultural scenes. There are places like the eight Canary …
The Greek islands are a summer travel dream for many people, but the price tag associated with this dream trip can be staggeringly high. With hotel rates on popular islands like Santorini and Mykonos easily costing $500+ a night during the peak summer season, it can make a trip to the Greek islands seem out …
Anyone who has visited Quito might ask themselves, “why are there not more tourists here?”. As a sprawling major city, it’s surprising how overlooked it is by travelers. Although, it has become increasingly popular for digital nomads to call this stunning South American country home. Why the capital of Ecuador is considered off the beaten …
Cruising has finally made its comeback after several years of uncertainty. According to Cruise Hive, cruise ships are back to full occupancy (over 100% in some cases), and 31.5 million passengers are expected to set sail this year, up 6% from the previous highs of 2019. This is a far cry from the past few …
Mexico is the number one most visited destination by American travelers, and these three hotspots are the most popular for 2023. According to travel insurance company Allianz Partners, these are the top three destinations in Mexico most popular with American travelers this summer. This data is based on flights booked from Memorial Day through Labor …
These underrated Caribbean destinations have been trending with travelers in 2023. While destinations like Jamaica and the Dominican Republic remain some of the most-visited in the Caribbean in terms of visitor numbers, the following underrated destinations have all seen double-digit percentage increases in visitors this year compared to 2019. During Travel Off Path’s attendance at …
Off-path travel is on the rise now that overtourism is back to haunt all of the world’s top tourist destinations. Instead of blindly following the crowd and gathering around the Eiffel Tower or joining the lines to visit Chichen Itza like millions of others, some travelers are seeking truly unique experiences that do not often …
What are the top trending destinations of 2023? According to the travel booking platform Hopper, these are travelers’ most searched destinations for 2023, both domestically and abroad. Hopper’s 2023 Travel Trends Report shared many insights about the current state of travel, including the top destinations that travelers are planning for this year. These are the …
Now that travel has returned, where are people going? While many countries have seen their tourist arrival numbers steadily increasing last year and so far this year as well, there have been some countries that have performed much better than anticipated. Using data gathered from official tourism agencies around the world, there are certain destinations …
Are you dreaming of a Caribbean getaway this year? Here are the hottest destinations in the Caribbean that are trending with travelers this year, according to data from ForwardKeys, a travel analysis company. These trending destinations were determined by comparing tourist arrival statistics from 2023 with those of 2019. While some destinations in the Caribbean …