When you think of islands in Spain, it’s probably places like sun-drenched Mallorca or party hub Ibiza that come to mind. They rank among the country’s top vacation hotspots, and they’re indeed epic sunny getaways, but it’s no secret you need to up your budget when heading there. Between the whopping average hotel rate of […]
When you hear the stats on the new AVA Resort Cancun, a certain kind of skepticism is natural. With over 1,600 rooms, it is, by any definition, a truly massive property. For seasoned travelers, “massive” can often be a code word for long lines, impersonal service, and that dreaded “burn and churn” mentality where you […]
With the close of summer, it means that fall is starting to make its way into the minds of most of us. To many people across the U.S., fall means cozy nights, apple cider, warm sweaters, and, of course, the fall foliage craze that begins to take over the country. Foliage fever is real, and […]
The kids are back in school, the long, hazy days of summer are in the rearview mirror, and there’s a new kind of energy in the air. It’s that magical time of year when you start thinking about cozy sweaters, crisp autumn air, and that first glorious sip of a pumpkin spice latte. You’re holding […]
In recent years, a slower, more scenic mode of travel has made a huge comeback. Of course, we’re talking about overnight sleeper trains. 🚂 While Europe is buzzing with new night train routes, you might be wondering how you can hop on this trend here in the U.S. Good news: Amtrak is not only running […]
Asia has never been the easiest continent to navigate for American travelers. From Vietnam’s complex e-Visa to South Korea’s off-and-on online travel authorization, a world of bureaucracy awaits tourists who are Orient-bound. When it comes to Bali, the Island of the Gods, and a tried-and-true vacation hotspot, it’s no different. Since the world reopened for […]
If you’re a savvy traveler with a taste for adventure, you’ve probably been waiting for summer to end, for the crowds to thin, and for the flight prices to drop. You know that the end of the peak season is the start of the secret season—the best time to travel. If that sounds like you, […]
Unfortunately, not all of Europe is no longer the peaceful, prosperous continent we once knew. As tourists have learned in recent years, sometimes the hard way, stepping out at night in poorly-lit areas, or carrying valuable pieces of jewelry can sometimes cost you dearly, if not your physical integrity, and more and more, certain European […]
Now that the peak season is almost behind us and the summer crowds are finally dispersing, travelers are turning their focus to fall. Sunny vacations are still a priority, but where should you go when the weather begins cooling and your budget is feeling the post-summer pinch? Believe it or not, the answer isn’t always […]
London is a bucket list destination for millions of Americans, and listen, we totally get it: who doesn’t want to risk a cheeky selfie with a red telephone box, stroll along the Thames riverfront, or witness the change of the Royal Guard with Buckingham Palace for a backdrop? The sad reality is, there are two […]