Tag Archives: Island

This Underrated Florida Island With 78°F Winters, Turquoise Gulf Water, And Zero High-Rise Hotels Is Breaking Tourism Records

An aerial view of a fishing pier on Holmes Beach in Anna Maria Island Florida.

Share The Article When 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 for Travel Off Path, and the trend is undeniable: travelers are […]

This Undiscovered Caribbean Island With Pink Sand, 85°F Winters, And $15 Local Seafood Dinners Is Breaking Tourism Records

Aerial view above the Shannas Cove cottages and beach in Orange Creek, Cat Island, Bahamas

Share The Article If 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 undeniable. When most travelers think of The Bahamas, they immediately picture […]

This Safe English-Speaking Caribbean Island With Uncrowded Beaches, 84°F Winters, And $5 Rum Punches Is Breaking Tourism Records

This Safe English-Speaking Caribbean Island With Uncrowded Beaches, 84°F Winters, And $5 Rum Punches Is Breaking Tourism Records

Share The Article When 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, look up at the lush island surrounding you and immediately realize […]

This English-Speaking Caribbean Island With 33 White Sand Beaches, 82°F Winters, And $8 Beach BBQ Is Breaking Tourism Records

This English-Speaking Caribbean Island With 33 White Sand Beaches, 82°F Winters, And $8 Beach BBQ Is Breaking Tourism Records

Share The Article The second the high-speed boat cuts its engines and pulls into the dock at Blowing Point, the frantic pace of the outside world completely evaporates. You step off the wooden pier, look down at water so clear it looks like liquid glass, and immediately realize you have arrived somewhere genuinely special. There […]

The Caribbean’s Safest Undiscovered Island Is Finally Getting More Direct Flights From The U.S.

A view of the coast of Dominica and the jungle under a blue sky with beautiful clouds

Share The Article Tell 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 for a spot in the sand. I feel like I literally […]

This Southern Mediterranean Island With Pink Sand, 80°F Octobers, And $15 Local Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records

This Southern Mediterranean Island With Pink Sand, 80°F Octobers, And $15 Local Meals Is Breaking Tourism Records

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 […]

This Caribbean Island Is the ‘Little England of the Tropics’—With a UNESCO Downtown, a Historic Steam Train, and Rugged Atlantic Views

St. John

Share The Article Whenever 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 mega-resorts, while others possess a deep, layered culture that makes you […]

Mexico’s Picture-Perfect, Under-The-Radar Hideaway With Pristine White-Sand Beaches Is A Gorgeous Island Getaway

Mexico’s Picture-Perfect, Under-The-Radar Hideaway With Pristine White-Sand Beaches Is A Gorgeous Island Getaway

Share The Article When 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 escape, we are not looking to trade our urban noise for […]

U.S. State Department Issues Travel Advisory For Popular Caribbean Resort Island

U.S. State Department Issues Travel Advisory For Popular Caribbean Resort Island

Share The Article The U.S. State Department has just rolled out a major security update for American travelers heading down to the Caribbean this season, and it is something you absolutely need to pay attention to if you have a tropical vacation on the calendar. When you are busy packing your bags and counting down […]

This Unknown Island Is The “Maldives” Of Croatia

Aerial view of yacht on vibrant blue waters of Losinj, Croatia

Share The Article Dubrovnik has the timeless walls. Split has Diocletian’s Palace. Hvar has the mega-yachts. But tucked away in the Adriatic is a tightly-lipped island that locals and longtime vacationers have kept entirely to themselves. Travel + Leisure just revealed perhaps Croatia’s most tight-lipped destination that locals and longtime vacationers have kept to themselves […]