It’s been a minute since the Maya Train launched, but if you’ve been holding off on booking your rail adventure across the Yucatan Peninsula, probably because those scammy ‘tourist prices’ were too high, we’ve got excellent news for you. Blame it on the lower-than-usual ridership, or simply Quintana Roo’s newfound interest in boosting the Maya …

Paris might’ve once been the ultimate spot for Europhiles chasing that classic Old World magic, and for lovey-dovey couples hunting down the perfect honeymoon backdrop, but if you’ve been paying attention lately, the City of Lights isn’t exactly shining the way it used to. Between the spike in pickpocketing, hotel prices that feel borderline criminal, …

Think Paris is France’s prettiest city? We hate to break it to you, but it’s time to reevaluate. I loved visiting Paris for the first time, roaming the streets late at night giving my best Owen Wilson “wow” at every turn. But there’s certainly a dark underbelly to Paris, too, that travelers shoo away and …

Usually, when a new airport opens, that’s when tourism gets a boost. For one Texas town, the script has been flipped. As North Texas awaits a new airport set to open later this year, the town where it sits during its glow-up is already surging. Call it the next Frisco if you want, but the …

Take it from me, who lives in California — the Atlantic is better in a lot of ways. San Diego may have swept me off my feet like those weird romance novels my Mom used to read, but the East Coast draws me back each year for blue waters I can actually swim in without …

In 2026, global travel is facing a major safety clash. While the travel industry continues to promote tropical vacations, the U.S. State Department has kept—and in some cases expanded—its strictest “Level 4: Do Not Travel” warnings for several popular coastal areas. A Level 4 alert is the highest possible security warning. It means the local …

One of the most culturally rich cities on the planet is where you least expect it. To be frank, it doesn’t get the attention it deserves despite being one of America’s largest cities. Whether that’s because the powerhouse of Austin overshadows it, or because locals are too down-to-earth to go showboating — well, beyond their …

Whether it’s taking that Eurostar from England to France, gliding through the heart of the Swiss Alps with views of jagged snow-capped peaks for days, or hopping on a Deutsche Bahn from Germany into the Nehterlands like borders aren’t even a thing, nothing screams Eurotrip quite like some choo choo fun. You could always fly, …

I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just …

Forget about New Orleans and its French-Creole charm, Charleston and its Olde America appeal, and Atlanta and its edgy urban grit: the current Queen of the South, that seems to be taking the travel landscape by storm, is good ol’ Nashville. Let’s be real for a sec: just how often has that name popped up …

If you’re thinking of heading across the pond this summer, and you’re not exactly sold on the idea of maddening crowds in Barcelona, or paying upwards of $1,000+ a night in Amalfi, we might have just have the perfect alternative for you. Well, Tripadvisor does. Trending Summer Alternatives 🍋 Italy Budget The $95 Amalfi? Tap …

Shall we hold a moment of silence for Spirit Airlines? We’ll let you grab a candle. While travelers are busy mourning their favorite yellow planes, another favorite is already moving in. JetBlue is helping fill the void for at least a pair of former Spirit destinations not commonly served. Kidding aside, Spirit is the reason …