Category: Destinations

Famous for its balmy weather, impressive diversity and delectable cuisine, Mexico continues to lead booking trends for Americans traveling abroad this summer, whether it’s the architectural grandeur of Mexico City or the turquoise waters of Cancun that’s their aim. Though it’s been largely overlooked up until now, there’s also been a renewed interest in the city…

Could you imagine if Cancun went lights out for 50 years?! That’s what happened to a popular Mediterranean resort town back in its heyday. It’s true. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past century, surely you’re aware of certain destinations you’re unable to visit easily. North Korea comes to mind, among others,…

Latvia might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of where to go for your next trip to Europe, but this beautiful and underrated country really should be on your radar. I just returned from a hosted trip to Latvia, and I was blown away by all that this destination…

We already know that visitor numbers to Mexico are exploding right now, particularly with travelers flying into resort towns like Cancun. But the number of travelers choosing to drive across the border from the U.S. to Mexico is also soaring. According to Heraldo USA, there were over 1.3 million people entering Mexico from the U.S. by…

Famous for its gorgeous coastline, ringed by a teal Adriatic Sea, its ancient cobbled towns dating back to times immemorial, and a balmy subtropical climate, Croatia is one of the most sought-after summer destinations in Europe this year. While destinations like Dubrovnik and Split lead booking trends, however, thanks to their ancient culture and coastal location,…

California can be an incredible place to vacation, but it always seems to find itself on the wrong end of the headlines. You know…more taxes, ridiculous gas prices, and let’s not even get started on real estate! Typically, travelers decide between going East or West for their summertime beach fix, unless you plan to put your…

Now that days are getting warmer and longer, and new Transatlantic flights to a host of exciting destinations are launching, Europe is back to being the go-to spot for culture buffs, but trust me, unpleasant surprises await those who are headed for Spain, France, Italy and the like: From the Paris Olympics, which look set to disturb travel plans significantly…

I know there’s insane pressure right now to plan the best, most elaborate overseas getaway you can, but summer travel doesn’t always have to be so expensive or complicated. And if you want to keep things a little more low-key this year, I happen to know the perfect destination for you. With its incredible sights,…

Travelers have a lot of great options for vacation destinations in the Caribbean, and with more flights than ever going to the region, competition is fierce. What makes people pick one island over the other? I know for myself as a frequent traveler, I am looking for a destination to check a few of my boxes…

Summertime is the perfect time to check off your bucket-list destinations, but oftentimes, you’re not alone. When it comes to iconic countries like Italy, it’s all but guaranteed Rome, Venice, and the stunning Amalfi Coast will be jam-packed with tourists. On the bright side, this gives you the excuse to try something new and give hidden gems…