Share The Article When 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, and that was that. But over the past ten years, travel […]
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9 Best U.S. National Parks for First-Timers to Visit—With Easy Navigation, Beginner Trails, and Must-See Landmarks
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Share The Article Planning 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 and trails for every level of adventurer (we all start somewhere!). […]
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This Safe Mexican Beach Town Only 30 Minutes From Cancun Has White Sand, 85°F Octobers, And $1 Tacos
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Share The Article The Riviera Maya is completely saturated. Massive all-inclusive complexes dominate the coastline from Cancun down to Tulum, packing American travelers in shoulder to shoulder around crowded buffet lines and overpriced swim-up bars. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good all-inclusive when I need an easy vacation but sometimes my soul wants […]
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This Southern Mediterranean Island With Pink Sand, 80°F Octobers, And $15 Local Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records
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Share The Article If you think summer in Europe is done and dusted, think again. Well, that may well be the case in more northerly destinations such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam, where temperatures are already starting to dip and rainy days are becoming more frequent, but this southern Mediterranean island doesn’t seem to have […]
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Share The Article Stop 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 as a place to lie on the sand with a frozen […]
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Share The Article You check the travel advisory level for your beach getaway and see a safe overall score. You purchase your basic travel insurance package that should cover you if anything goes wrong, right? Wrong. That was the old way of thinking. With a few exceptions, the government used to issue a single safety […]
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5 Under-The-Radar Fall Foliage Destinations to Visit Across The U.S. For $100/Night Before Peak Leaf-Peeping Crowds Arrive
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Share The Article Stop 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 for under $100 a night while still getting world-class autumn color. […]
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Share The Article It seems Trojan horses, lustful witches on remote islands, and deadly mermaids have been the talk of summer. I’d be lying to you if I said I’ve joined the throngs in obsessing over Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, The Odyssey, but if there’s one thing I pride myself on being, it’s an absolute, […]
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Share The Article I’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 there’s a huge difference between a beach that looks great in […]
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Between NYC And Boston Is Connecticut’s Quiet State Park With A Natural Lake And Wooded Cabins
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Share The Article If 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 into the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, the landscape totally transforms. Whenever […]