About Tyler Fox
Tyler Is Our Managing Editor & Writer At Travel Off Path
“Travel is second nature to me now after spending years reading, writing, and obsessing over travel (while taking trips as often as possible of course!). Getting to read our team of experts’ articles 7 days a week, 365 days a year is a privilege that has given me more knowledge in the travel industry than I ever thought possible.”
-Tyler Fox
Tyler Fox Background
Experience: 2 Years of Journalism Writing & Editing Specializing In Travel
Articles Written: Over 200
Countries Visited: 19
Years Spent Traveling: 5
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Tyler Fox’s Recent Posts:
- 5 Caribbean Islands You Can Visit Right Now For Under $50 A Day
by Tyler FoxWhen I ask friends where they want to go on a beach vacation, the answers are almost always the same heavy hitters. Cancun, Cabo, and Turks and Caicos are incredible, but they drain your wallet immediately. I’ve LOVED visiting those luxury … - This Caribbean Destination Has Some Of The Best Beaches In The World—And It Has Ultra-Luxury Resorts, Glowing Turquoise Waters, And Famous Local Nightlife
by Tyler FoxThe first time you fly into Providenciales, your brain tries to tell you the airplane window is tinted. The ocean below is a shade of neon blue that doesn’t look like it should exist in nature. Then the plane touches down. … - 7 Affordable Tropical Destinations To Visit Right Now
by Tyler FoxWhen I ask friends and family where they want to go on a beach vacation, it’s almost always the same mix of higher-cost heavy hitters. Cancun, Cabo, Turks and Caicos… my wallet already hurts! And I get it; I’ve loved every … - Americans Can Fly Nonstop To Europe’s Safest Undiscovered Coastal City With Intact Medieval Walls, $5 Pints, And Nearby Turquoise Beaches
by Tyler FoxI totally understand the urge to hold onto summer for as long as humanly possible. When the temperature starts dropping at home, my first reaction is to start looking at flight maps. I want to find a place where the sun … - 10 Best Places To Visit In The Caribbean For Natural Beauty, Rich History, And Beach Town Charm
by Tyler FoxMost Caribbean marketing is purely fantasy. The brochures show you empty sand and local culture. You book the ticket, step off the plane, and get dropped off at a mega-resort with two thousand other people. Is that travel? While you’re technically … - The Safest Passport-Free Tropical Island With Perfect Fall Weather, Pristine Beaches, And Cheap Direct Flights
by Tyler FoxWhen autumn hits and the temps drop, my urge to escape to the Caribbean becomes impossible to ignore. But finding a destination that’s safe, affordable, and easy to reach can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Add in … - Near The France And Italy Border Is A Crystal-Clear Alpine Paradise With A Scenic Nature Trail And Dramatic Peak Views
by Tyler FoxEurope has a bad habit of turning its best mountains into crowded theme parks. But if you want to actually touch the high alpine dirt and earn your views, you need to look right where the French and Italian borders collide. … - I Just Visited Expedia’s No. 1 Trending U.S. Lake Town With 300 Days Of Sunshine, Crystal-Clear Waters, And Premier Ski Slopes
by Tyler FoxYou don’t expect a high alpine mountain town to feel like a proper beach vacation, but the trip I just took blew that assumption out of the water. Mountain towns usually sell you on flannel shirts, wood cabins, and hiding from … - These 10 U.S. Small Towns Were Just Named the Coziest Fall Weekend Getaways—With Walkable Downtowns, Indie Cafes, and Fireplace Stays
by Tyler FoxFall road trips are usually a trap. You picture yourself cruising down a quiet country highway surrounded by gold leaves. Instead, you spend six hours staring at the brake lights of a rental SUV on a two-lane mountain pass. Sitting in … - Between Munich And Vienna Is A Shimmering Alpine Lake With Fairy-Tale Castles, Thermal Baths, And Snowy Peaks
by Tyler FoxMost people treat the drive from Munich to Vienna as a chore. They lock onto the GPS, they blast down the autobahn at top speed, and they completely ignore the actual country passing outside their windows. It’s a terrible waste. You … - 10 Most Beautiful Beach Towns Across The Caribbean With Island Charm and Postcard-Worthy Views
by Tyler FoxI hate seeing what is happening to the Caribbean right now. Every time I fly down, another quiet beach is gone. Some developer paved it over to build a giant concrete resort. You know exactly what that kind of trip looks … - 5 Overcrowded Caribbean Islands You Should Skip This Winter According To Travel Experts (And Where To Go Instead)
by Tyler FoxWhen the winter freeze kicks in, every travel publication on the internet starts pushing the same tropical destinations. But we aren’t just any travel publication. Travel experts are sounding the alarm on Caribbean overcrowding this season. No worries, we’ve got you. … - This English Forest Was Named the Most Colorful Place in Europe for a Fall Hike—With Golden Oaks, Fairytale Woodlands, and River Gorge Views
by Tyler FoxEuropean autumn travel is completely broken. Millions of tourists blindly book flights to Bavaria or the Scottish Highlands. They overpay for boutique hotels and fight for parking spaces just to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers and look at a tree. It’s exhausting. … - 6 Underrated Mediterranean Islands With $4 Pints, Ancient Ruins, And Fewer Crowds To Visit In 2027
by Tyler FoxSitting by the water, drinking a cheap local beer, and exploring ancient history… that’s really all I want when I head to the Med. But if you book a flight to Santorini, Capri, or Mallorca in 2027, that vision turns into … - 15 Charming European Towns Where The Fall Foliage Is Truly Dazzling, From Scotland To Slovenia
by Tyler FoxWhen most travelers think about chasing fall foliage, their minds immediately jump to the northeastern United States or the sprawling national parks of Canada. But Europe undergoes a spectacular, deeply underrated transformation every autumn. Autumn in Europe is my absolute favorite … - The 4 Safest Undiscovered Caribbean Beach Towns To Visit This Winter With $5 Cocktails, Empty White-Sand Beaches, And Perfect 85°F Days
by Tyler FoxWhen winter rolls around, most travelers stick to a predictable formula. Millions of winter-weary travelers fly to the same handful of commercialized island hubs. You spend weeks dreaming about a relaxing tropical escape only to drop thousands of dollars to stand … - This Remote Archipelago Has Fewer Than 5,000 Residents—But Millions of Puffins, Belugas, and Other Marine Giants
by Tyler FoxWhen travelers plan a trip to Iceland, the itinerary usually looks exactly the same: rent a campervan, drive the Golden Circle, and fight for a parking spot at the famous black sand beaches of Vík (guilty as charged). But just a … - 5 Of The Safest Popular Caribbean Destinations To Visit This Fall And Winter According To U.S. Authorities
by Tyler FoxAs the temperature starts dropping in the states, the urge to book a flight south becomes impossible to ignore. But with unpredictable weather patterns and shifting global security, choosing the right island requires a bit of strategy. If you want to … - Americans Can Fly Nonstop To The Safest European Country With Perfect Autumn Weather, $5 Pints, And Zero Fingerprint Checks
by Tyler FoxIf you are planning a trip to Europe this fall, you’ve probably heard the warnings about the new biometric border rules. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) has been causing a stir, with travelers bracing for long lines and mandatory fingerprint scans … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To Europe’s Most Underrated Island With 70°F Winters, $12 Wine Dinners, And Epic Volcanic Landscapes
by Tyler FoxEvery winter, Americans looking for a European getaway run into the exact same issue. The Mediterranean shuts down, the coastal towns board up their windows, and reaching the warmer islands off the coast of Africa requires exhausting layovers. But the flight … - 10 Best Fall Trips In Europe That Have Nothing To Do With Chasing Fall Foliage
by Tyler FoxEvery time September rolls around, the travel world immediately starts pushing the exact same aesthetic: cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, and chasing red and orange leaves through a forest. There’s nothing wrong with a good fall foliage trip, but sometimes you … - 6 Of The Most Affordable Island Destinations To Visit Around The Caribbean Right Now According To Travel Experts
by Tyler FoxFinding a Caribbean island escape that doesn’t drain your bank account usually feels like a lost cause. When you factor in flights, hotels, and food, a simple long weekend can easily push into the thousands. But you do not have to … - The 6 Best European Coastal Towns To Visit In 2027 According To Travel Experts
by Tyler FoxAs we inch closer and closer to 2027, major publications are dropping their highly anticipated destination lists (we’ll be doing the same soon!). Lonely Planet just released their Best in Travel 2027 list, and they highlighted some really awesome spots across … - I Visited North America’s Only All-Inclusive Mountain Resort—And It Might Just Beat The Beach
by Tyler FoxWhen we hear the phrase “all-inclusive resort,” we almost universally picture the exact same exhausting tropical routine. You wake up at 6:00 AM to aggressively claim a plastic pool lounger with a rolled-up towel, you drink sugary neon cocktails out of … - 7 Best Countries For Travelers Who Want Comfortable, Mild-Weather Any Time Of The Year
by Tyler FoxIf you’re tired of sweating through summer trips and shivering through winter vacation, you are definitely not alone. I constantly look for destinations that hit that perfect sweet spot—where you only need a light jacket at night and a t-shirt during … - The 6 Best Caribbean Beaches And Islands To Visit In 2027 According To Travel Experts
by Tyler FoxAs the travel world moves its focus toward 2027, major publications are dropping their highly anticipated destination lists (keep an eye out for ours soon!). Lonely Planet just released their Best in Travel 2027 lineup this week, and they highlighted some … - This Underrated Florida Island With 78°F Winters, Turquoise Gulf Water, And Zero High-Rise Hotels Is Breaking Tourism Records
by Tyler FoxWhen the cold weather finally settles over the Midwest, the absolute last thing most of us want to do is fight for a square foot of sand in South Florida. I spend a massive chunk of my year analyzing travel data … - 5 Of The Safest Warm-Weather Destinations Americans Can Fly To Without A Passport This Fall
by Tyler FoxEver been planning a vacation only to realize your passport expired three months ago? Or maybe your one of the 50% of Americans that simply don’t have one? You do not need to give up on your beach vacation. One of … - This Undiscovered Caribbean Island With Pink Sand, 85°F Winters, And $15 Local Seafood Dinners Is Breaking Tourism Records
by Tyler FoxIf you think the golden age of discovering an untouched, fiercely authentic Caribbean island is over, think again. As holiday decorations hit the shelves and the damp winter chill settles over the U.S., the urge to escape to the tropics becomes … - This Safe English-Speaking Caribbean Island With Uncrowded Beaches, 84°F Winters, And $5 Rum Punches Is Breaking Tourism Records
by Tyler FoxWhen the cabin doors open on the tarmac at Maurice Bishop International Airport, you aren’t hit with the smell of exhaust or generic terminal air—you are hit with the faint, warm scent of sea salt. You step down the metal stairs, … - The Inca Trail Climbs Over 13,000 Feet and Crosses Ancient Ruins—Here’s What It’s Like to Trek It in 4 Days
by Tyler FoxStanding at Kilometer 82, staring down the churning brown water of the Urubamba River, the numbers on the topographical map finally became a reality. Ahead of my dad and me lay 26 miles of jagged Andean trail, three high-altitude mountain passes, … - 10 Best U.S. State Parks To Visit This Fall For Fall Foliage And No Crowds
by Tyler FoxEveryone loves the idea of a crisp autumn hike, but nothing ruins the magic of fall foliage faster than sitting in a two-hour traffic jam just to reach a trailhead. When the leaves start turning and the temperature drops, the country’s … - The 5 Safest Undiscovered Caribbean Destinations Where You Can Still Travel Comfortably For Under $100 A Day
by Tyler FoxBudget-friendly does NOT mean you have to sacrifice on safety, especially in the Caribbean. Way too many people I’ve met think that to stay safe in the tropics you have to pay $500+ a night to stay in a walled-off resort … - The Caribbean’s Safest Undiscovered Island Is Finally Getting More Direct Flights From The U.S.
by Tyler FoxTell me if you’ve dreamed of this Caribbean fantasy like I have… A lush, untouched island with zero mega-resorts. Hiking through a dense emerald jungle, soaking in a natural hot spring, and eating fresh seafood on an empty beach without fighting … - 15 Must-See Cities And Charming Towns Across The Caribbean
by Tyler FoxWhen you spend enough time jumping between Caribbean islands, you quickly realize that the region’s true soul is rarely found inside the guarded gates of a mega-resort. It lives in bustling markets, weathered colonial alleys, and quiet fishing harbors where daily … - This 20-Mile Scenic Highway in Michigan Is Called the ‘Tunnel of Trees’—and It’s Spectacular in the Fall
by Tyler FoxGrowing up with family ties to Michigan, I learned early on that you don’t have to battle the chaotic crowds of New England to witness a world-class fall. When the heavy summer humidity finally breaks, the best seasonal drive in the … - The 10 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips To Take In The U.S. This Year
by Tyler FoxChasing fall foliage can feel like a gamble, but when you finally nail it—when you round a bend and the entire valley is glowing in electric oranges and fiery reds—there is absolutely nothing like it. You don’t want to spend your … - This European Capital Has Thermal Medicinal Baths, Hidden Cave Networks, and Secret Island Parks—and They’re All Within City Limits
by Tyler FoxWhen I first stepped out of the grand, echoing arches of the Keleti train station into the biting Central European air, the exhaustion of international travel vanished. I was shivering under my heavy coat, but I was ready to explore. No … - 5 Best Underrated Towns To Visit In The Caribbean According To Locals and Travel Experts
by Tyler FoxI’ve spent years traveling around the Caribbean for fun, for travel conferences, and I even lived there long-term twice. When you spend that much time there, you quickly realize there’s a huge difference between a town that looks on great Instagram … - This Under-the-Radar Dominican Republic Destination Feels Like Punta Cana Before the Crowds
by Tyler FoxEver saved up thousands, booked a Caribbean getaway, landed in paradise just to find thousands of other people had the exact same idea? That’s not a vacation. That’s fighting for a pool chair and dinner reservations. But when we recently traveled … - These 10 Destinations Have The Longest Fall Foliage Seasons In Europe
by Tyler FoxChasing changing leaves can feel like a gamble. Trust me, every single year I try to plan the perfect trip to the Red River Gorge just 2 hours from my house to catch the leaves, and the window is tight! Normally, … - This Central American Country With Black Sand Beaches, 85°F Winters, And $5 Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records
by Tyler FoxIf you think escaping the winter freeze means dropping half your paycheck on an overcrowded mega-resort in Cancun or the Bahamas, think again. That might be the default playbook for travelers dealing with freezing temperatures across the States, where winter brings … - 5 Countries That Have Changed For American Tourists In The Past Decade
by Tyler FoxWhen I first started traveling, I was honestly super spoiled as an American. It was rare for me to have to get a visa, fill out extra entry forms, or get hit with massive crowds. I could show up and vacation, … - 9 Best U.S. National Parks for First-Timers to Visit—With Easy Navigation, Beginner Trails, and Must-See Landmarks
by Tyler FoxPlanning your first U.S. National Park trip shouldn’t feel like you’re studying for a law-school entrance exam. First-time visitors often get overwhelmed by backcountry logistics, crowds, and trails that require mountaineering experience just to see a waterfall. But there are parks … - 10 Beaches With the Clearest Water in the Caribbean, From Turks and Caicos to Aruba and the Cayman Islands
by Tyler FoxI hate getting excited to go to a new Caribbean beach only to find that the water looks murkier than some of our dammed-up rivers in Kentucky. When my wife Liz and I chase perfectly transparent water, we entirely avoid the … - These Are The 5 Most Adventure-Friendly Islands In The Caribbean
by Tyler FoxStop defaulting to the same overcrowded resorts where the most strenuous activity of the day is fighting for a pool chair. I know it’s tempting, but travel is sometimes about more than leisure! For decades, the Caribbean has been marketed exclusively … - This 113-Mile Highway Is One of the Country’s Most Beautiful—With Turquoise Waters, Hidden Beaches and State Parks
by Tyler FoxHonestly, usually when I hear “road trip,” my mind thinks hours stuck in a car, gross fast food, and “I’d rather just fly”. BUT, there is a 113-mile stretch of highway down south that I would road trip on every year … - 5 Under-The-Radar Fall Foliage Destinations to Visit Across The U.S. For $100/Night Before Peak Leaf-Peeping Crowds Arrive
by Tyler FoxStop dropping $500 a night on an overcrowded Vermont bed-and-breakfast to see the colors change! I know it’s tempting, but right now, you can head to a completely overlooked stretch of the country and book a rustic cabin or local lodge … - 5 Best Beaches To Visit In The Caribbean According To Locals and Travel Experts
by Tyler FoxI’ve spent years living in and traveling around the Caribbean. I’ve covered tourism conferences like CHTA, sat down with tourism boards, and made lifelong friends from island to island. When you spend that much time on the ground, you quickly realize … - Between NYC And Boston Is Connecticut’s Quiet State Park With A Natural Lake And Wooded Cabins
by Tyler FoxIf you’ve ever driven between New York City and Boston, you know the I-95 corridor is the opposite of relaxing. It’s usually endless brake lights and overpriced rest stops. But if you’re willing to veer inland off the interstate and drive … - The Spanish Coastal Town Where ‘House Of The Dragon’ Filmed Its Latest Season Is Europe’s Next Tourism Hotspot
by Tyler FoxI gotta admit, I like House of the Dragon even more than the original series (I know, I’m blaspheming 🫣). And while watching dragons zoom over incredible landscapes on my TV at home in my PJs is great, actually walking through … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To 4 Underrated Tropical Escapes With Top Safety Rankings, Pristine Beaches, And Zero Crowds
by Tyler FoxTrying to lock in the perfect tropical escape used to feel like a travel compromise. For years, if you found a destination that was actually safe and empty, getting there was a nightmare. On the flip side, the spots with direct … - The Undiscovered Pacific Islands Americans Can Visit With Zero Passport Requirements And Crystal-Clear Waters
by Tyler FoxStop burning $10K on overcrowded resorts or waiting months for a passport renewal just because an exotic getaway feels “too complicated.” I have a better way. Right now, you can board a domestic flight, land on a remote Pacific island, and … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To 4 Of The Safest Undiscovered Central American Escapes With Affordable Luxury, Hidden Surf Towns, and Ancient Ruins
by Tyler FoxStop dropping $5K on crowded, cookie-cutter resorts in Cancun or Jamaica just because they feel “easy.” I promise you can do better. Right now you can hop on a short nonstop flight, land in Central America, and stay in a high-end … - Paris And Rome Are Overrated — Europe’s Hidden Eastern Gem Has Medieval Castles, Cheap Eats, And Cobblestone Streets
by Tyler FoxThe Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower are absolutely bucket-list worthy, but fighting through shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in 100-degree heat while paying twenty euros for a mediocre sandwich isn’t always how I want to spend my time and money. When I want a … - This Caribbean Island Is the ‘Little England of the Tropics’—With a UNESCO Downtown, a Historic Steam Train, and Rugged Atlantic Views
by Tyler FoxWhenever I’m stuck in the States for too long, I start dreaming of the Caribbean. But after years in the travel industry, I have realized that not all islands are created equal. Some are essentially just giant, flat sandbars designed for … - 6 Things Travelers Should Never Do On A Caribbean Cruise, According To Crew Members
by Tyler FoxIf you have ever stood on a pier in the Caribbean, you’ve probably witnessed the ultimate vacation nightmare: a massive cruise ship slowly pulling away from the dock while a frantic passenger waves their arms from the shore. It’s brutal to … - The Visa-Free South American Countries With Towering Andes Peaks, Vibrant Cities, And Seamless Direct Flights
by Tyler FoxStop wasting the first three days of your hard-earned PTO fighting jet lag and massive international customs lines. As someone deeply embedded in the travel industry, I constantly watch travelers make the exact same logistical mistake. They book brutal, multi-leg flights … - The Safest Undiscovered Mexico Destination With Pristine Beaches, Authentic Culture, And Zero Mega-Resorts
by Tyler FoxEvery single year, millions of travelers head south of the border looking for a sun-drenched escape, and almost all of them end up funneled into the exact same high-energy resort strips. They book all-inclusive packages in Cancun or fight the spring … - This Caribbean Island Is Top-Rated For Healthy Living With Outdoor Fun, Gorgeous Mountains, And Clean Air
by Tyler FoxThere’s a trap with the standard tropical vacation. You spend months looking forward to it, you fly down, and you spend five days straight doing absolutely nothing but sunning, drinking cocktails, and eating heavy buffet food. By the time you get … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To 5 Of The Safest Undiscovered Caribbean Islands With Empty Beaches, Pristine Reefs, and Zero Crowds
by Tyler FoxRight now, sitting in my office in Louisville watching the intense summer humidity roll in, my instinct is to immediately start looking for flights down to the Caribbean. If I’m going to be hot, I may as well be on a … - Europe’s Safest Undiscovered Country With Emerald Lakes And Fairytale Castles Wants More Tourists
by Tyler FoxI have been spending entirely too much time lately looking at global travel trends, watching massive crowds descend on the same few European hotspots. If you are sitting there reading this, mentally exhausted by the idea of fighting for a tiny … - 12 Vacation Spots That Are Still Worth Every Penny
by Tyler FoxWhenever I am sitting at my desk in Louisville looking at flight routes and skyrocketing hotel rates, it’s easy to get cynical about the current state of travel. It feels like every popular destination is suddenly charging premium prices for a … - I Spend Thousands Each Summer To Stay On The Same U.S. Island. I Tried Vacationing In New Places But The Tradition Is Worth More
by Tyler FoxIn the travel media industry, there’s an unspoken pressure to constantly stamp your passport with the newest, most undiscovered destination. When you spend your entire professional life evaluating boutique jungle lodges in St. Lucia or mapping out digital nomad hubs in … - Americans Can Leave Their Passports At Home Traveling To This Safe & Underrated Car-Free Island
by Tyler FoxTraveling these days usually means bracing for chaos: massive airports, endless security lines, and the low-level anxiety of keeping track of your passport. We have been conditioned to believe that if you want a truly historic, pedestrian-friendly, and breathtaking island escape, … - Forget Jamaica, Visit This Underrated Spice Island With Hidden Coves, World-Class Snorkeling, And Crowd-Free Sands
by Tyler FoxWhen most people start mapping out a Caribbean getaway, their minds immediately default to the massive, heavily marketed heavyweights. They look at sprawling mega-resorts in Jamaica or fight for a sliver of sand in the Bahamas. But if you want to … - One Of The Caribbean’s Coolest Beach Towns Is An Immaculate, Passport-Free Puerto Rican Paradise
by Tyler FoxThere is a very specific, deeply exhausting kind of dread that hits you when you finally step off a long flight, mentally ready to start your vacation, only to be funneled directly into a massive, two-hour international customs line. You are … - Forget The Mediterranean, Escape Abroad To This Caribbean Sanctuary For Dramatic Mountains And Open-Air Jungle Resorts
by Tyler FoxRight now, when I open my social media feeds for inspiration, all I see is a continuous, exhausting loop of people fighting for a six-inch patch of pebble beach in Positano, or waiting in a two-hour line for a mediocre $30 … - The English-Speaking Central American Country With Swimmable Cenotes, Ancient Ruins, And Zero Jet Lag
by Tyler FoxRight now, the travel industry is completely obsessed with the idea that you have to suffer to find a genuine, untouched paradise. I constantly see people booking grueling, 24-hour multi-leg flights to Southeast Asia, losing two entire days of their precious … - Move Over Grand Canyon! This Desert Recreation Area Has Surpassed 6 Million Visitors
by Tyler FoxRight now, whenever my wife Liz and I are trying to map out a quick trip out West, the conversation almost inevitably loops back to the classic heavyweights. For decades, the Grand Canyon has been the undisputed king of the American … - The Top 10 Caribbean Beaches To Avoid Sargassum Seaweed From Mexico To Aruba
by Tyler FoxThe first time I visited Playa del Carmen, I was absolutely hyped to finally check out the world-famous Mexican Caribbean beaches. But when I walked down to the water, the sand was totally covered in massive, rotting piles of sargassum seaweed. … - The Top 5 Countries For Digital Nomads In 2026 Ranked, From Asian Classics To European Hidden Gems
by Tyler FoxThere is a highly addictive feeling that hits you the very first time you take a massive Zoom meeting from a balcony overlooking the Andaman Sea, or while drinking a perfectly pulled espresso in a centuries-old European plaza. Your background isn’t … - 7 Walkable Caribbean Towns From Puerto Rico To St. Lucia That Actually Have Local Culture
by Tyler FoxThere is a huge difference between just visiting the Caribbean and actually seeing it. I was recently down in St. Lucia with my wife Liz, vacationing and working on a travel feature (they’re one and the same in my line of … - These Are The Top 5 Caribbean Beaches Americans Can Visit Without A Passport, From Puerto Rico To The Virgin Islands
by Tyler FoxA couple of months ago, Liz and I were standing in the TSA line at SDF in Louisville, holding nothing more than our standard driver’s licenses. If you looked at us, we could have easily been catching a quick domestic hop … - This South American Country Is The Fastest-Growing Tourist Destination On The Continent
by Tyler FoxThere is a specific moment when a travel destination goes from being a “hidden gem” to an absolute global phenomenon. For the last decade, if you asked a group of American travelers where they were heading in South America, the answers … - South America’s Most Ancient City Is Also One Of Its Cheapest & Safest
by Tyler FoxThree steps. That’s all it took. I was three steps up a modest flight of stone stairs on our first evening in Cusco when my lungs completely slammed the brakes. My chest heaved, my heart hammered against my ribs, and I … - The Passport-Free Caribbean Islands With Electric Blue Waters, Historic Fortresses, and Seamless Domestic Flights
by Tyler FoxThere is a universal travel nightmare that Liz and I face every single time we pack for a Caribbean getaway out of Louisville. It’s that frantic, twenty-minute scramble where we tear the house apart looking for our passports while our golden … - Forget Florida! Visit These Top-Rated East Coast Towns With Stunning Beaches Instead
by Tyler FoxIf you look at the summer road trip routes for half the country, it looks like a massive funnel pouring straight into the Florida peninsula. It’s the default American beach reflex. You want sand and sun, so you automatically book a … - Why This Sun-Drenched Italian Region Is The Ultimate Alternative To The Amalfi Coast
by Tyler FoxThere is a cycle I see every single year: travelers burn themselves out trying to plan the “perfect” Italian coastal vacation. You see the photos of pastel villas clinging to a cliffside, and you immediately start pricing out the Amalfi Coast. … - Americans Don’t Even Need A Passport To Visit The Best Beach In The World
by Tyler FoxI am currently sitting on a porch here in Fripp Island, South Carolina, watching the tide roll in while my golden retriever Lemon tries to aggressively hunt a ghost crab in the sand. It’s a beautiful July evening, but my mind … - 8 Off-The-Grid Caribbean Towns To Visit In 2026
by Tyler FoxThere is a growing epidemic in the travel world right now: algorithm fatigue. You see a stunning, secluded beach on your social feed, book a flight, and arrive only to find three cruise ships docked in the bay and a two-hour … - Forget Costa Rica! Why This Central American Country Is 2026’s Ultimate Off-Path Escape
by Tyler FoxThere is a growing frustration among travelers who are hunting for a genuine Central American adventure. You book a ticket expecting wild jungle treks and empty surf breaks, only to find yourself stuck behind a line of massive commercial tour buses … - The Safest Undiscovered European Country Where You Can Still Travel For Under $50 A Day
by Tyler FoxThere is an unspoken rule in European travel right now: if a destination has stunning turquoise waters, ancient architecture, and towering mountain peaks, it is going to completely empty your wallet. When I sit down to map out our summer travel … - Mexico’s Picture-Perfect, Under-The-Radar Hideaway With Pristine White-Sand Beaches Is A Gorgeous Island Getaway
by Tyler FoxWhen I’m home in Louisville, my daily soundtrack mostly consists of highway traffic, endless editorial emails, and our golden retriever Lemon barking at delivery drivers. So when my wife Liz and I finally block off a week for a Mexican Caribbean … - The Safe & Underrated European City Where A Luxury Vacation Costs Less Than A U.S. Road Trip
by Tyler FoxThe absolute most frustrating part of planning a European vacation right now is the sheer sticker shock. When my wife and I are sitting at our kitchen island pricing out a standard summer trip to London, Paris, or Rome, the numbers … - 5 Off-Path U.S. Lake Towns With Zero Crowds To Visit This Summer
by Tyler FoxSummer heat in Louisville can be unforgiving. By August, the humidity feels like a heavy wet blanket the second you walk outside. When Liz and I decide it is time to pack up the car and escape the Midwest heatwave, we … - Americans Can Leave Their Passports At Home Visiting This Iconic Brand’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort With Pristine White-Sand Beaches
by Tyler FoxEvery time my wife and I are packing for a Caribbean escape, there is always that frantic ten-minute scramble where we tear the house apart looking for our passports. It is the universal headache of international travel. But there is a … - The World’s Safest Country To Visit In 2026 Is A Caribbean Beauty With Year-Round Perfect Weather And Stunning Turquoise Waters
by Tyler FoxThere is a specific, sinking feeling you get when you have to constantly check your pockets in a crowded tourist trap or nervously navigate dimly lit streets trying to find your hotel. When my wife Liz and I are plotting our … - Skip The Crowds: 5 Of The Best Underrated Caribbean Islands To Visit Instead
by Tyler FoxThere is a very specific travel nightmare that I actively avoid at all costs: waking up at 6:30 AM on vacation just to play the “towel game” so I can claim a plastic lounge chair at a crowded mega-resort. When my … - The 3 Undiscovered European Destinations With Pristine Coastlines, Zero Crowds, And New Nonstop Flights For Americans
by Tyler FoxEvery summer, millions of travelers pack their carry-ons and head to Europe, fully prepared to battle the insane crowds in Rome, Barcelona, and London. I love those major hubs, but spending your vacation elbow-to-elbow with thousands of sweaty tourists completely drains … - The 10 Safest Islands In The World Right Now According To Travelers
by Tyler FoxThere is a specific, sinking feeling you get when you have to constantly check your pockets in a crowded tourist trap. It completely ruins the vacation. As someone who lives and breathes travel, I spend an absurd amount of time looking … - The Underrated Caribbean Island With Perfect Weather, Volcanic Beaches, And Healing Hot Springs
by Tyler FoxEvery time my wife Liz and I lock our front door, give our golden retriever Lemon one last goodbye pat, and head to the airport for a Caribbean escape, the goal is always the same: find a place that feels wildly … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To Italy’s Safest Undiscovered Island Escape
by Tyler FoxEveryone wants to go to Italy during the summer, but nobody actually enjoys the reality of what that means in July. You spend thousands of dollars to get elbowed by tour groups in Positano and roast in the suffocating heat of … - Europe’s 4 Safest Undiscovered Destinations To Escape The Summer Heat
by Tyler FoxEurope has a summer travel cheat code, and almost everyone’s missing it. There’s an entire region of the continent that stays perfectly cool, incredibly safe, and completely untouched by the massive crowds choking the south. Every summer, millions of Americans spend … - 3 Of The Safest Undiscovered Asian Destinations Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To
by Tyler FoxThere is a long-standing myth that flying to Asia means you have to subject yourself to absolute travel chaos. For decades, the standard itinerary involved enduring a brutal, 15-hour-long-haul flight just to get dumped into a massive, overwhelming mega-hub like Tokyo … - The 3 Safest Undiscovered Caribbean Islands With No Crowds And Cheaper Prices
by Tyler FoxSafe. Uncrowded. Affordable. Finding all three in the modern Caribbean usually feels impossible. But if you are willing to bypass the major tourist hubs and trade the mega-resorts for a tiny commuter flight, there are three breathtaking, untouched islands still hiding … - Why This Iconic South American Trek Is The One Thing Everyone Should Do At Least Once
by Tyler FoxThere is a massive difference between traveling to see a place and traveling to experience a place. In a world where we can instantly stream high-definition drone footage of the world’s most remote wonders or buy a train ticket that drops … - 5 Old World Towns In The Americas Everyone Should Visit At Least Once
by Tyler FoxEvery time I start getting the itch to book a massive, complex flight across the pond to wander through Europe, I have to remind myself that we have some absolutely incredible, centuries-old history sitting right here in our own hemisphere. We … - Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To Europe’s Safest Undiscovered Island Destination
by Tyler FoxMillions of Americans are about to battle the insane crowds in Greece and Italy this summer. But did you know you can unlock a stunning, crowd-free Mediterranean haven on a single, direct flight? I’ve spent enough time hauling my camera gear … - 5 Of The Safest Caribbean Islands Worth The Splurge
by Tyler FoxAs someone who spends half the year living out of a suitcase and the other half obsessing over our next trip, I get this question constantly: “Where can I splurge on a Caribbean vacation without feeling trapped on the resort property?” …

