Share The Article We’ve all heard it before. Whether it’s the menacing “go home” graffiti splashed across pastel-colored walls in Barcelona, or crowds of picket sign-waving locals taking to the streets in La Palma to protest overtourism, Spain isn’t exactly feeling like the warmest welcome for travelers right now. The country is buckling under the […]
Share The Article Easter in the Mexican Caribbean brings packed resorts, massive beach parties, and peak-season crowds. With an estimated 1.2 million travelers touching down this month for Holy Week, Quintana Roo is taking zero chances with traveler safety. Starting March 27, the state is rolling out a massive security shield. Over 7,000 military personnel, […]
Share The Article Every February, the safety debates begin. If you look at the official U.S. State Department Travel Advisories right now, you will see a blanket Level 2: ‘Exercise Increased Caution’ warning applied to the Dominican Republic, and the exact same Level 2 warning covering Mexico’s top tourist states like Quintana Roo and Baja […]
Share The Article Landing in Cancun this winter? Expect to see a massive show of force. Authorities have deployed 7,000 troops to the Riviera Maya—here is how it affects your vacation. We at Travel Off Path have been tracking this for a while, especially after 400 new police officers with body cameras were added to […]
Share The Article If you were dreaming of a quiet, last-minute escape to Punta Cana this winter, we at Travel Off Path have some news: the secret is officially out. After Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of Jamaica in late October, the Dominican Republic has just green-lit a massive 800 extra flights to scoop up travelers […]
Share The Article If it feels like every American you know is going back to Cancun or Punta Cana again next year, you’re not wrong. But behind the scenes, a whole lineup of countries is basically waving at the U.S. and saying: “Hey…pick us instead.” We at Travel Off Path have been watching which destinations […]
Share The Article If you are one of the millions of Americans planning to touch down in Cancun this winter, you might notice the atmosphere feels a little tighter—and safer—than usual. Security is always the elephant in the room when we talk about Mexico. We all love the turquoise water, the all-inclusive service, and the […]
White-sand beaches, turquoise seas and epic resorts: there’s many different reasons why people love vacationing in the Caribbean. You’ve heard extensively of Cozumel and its luxury hotels, Punta Cana with the lively beach bars, and even Jamaica, highly sought-after for its carnival, but there’s a lesser-known island that rarely gets mentioned—though it’s taking the region […]
Rome is the number one destination on the minds of nearly all tourists going to Italy, and can you really blame them? It is, after all, the home of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican City, and countless more world-renowned landmarks. If you’re a faithful Travel Off Path reader, however, you know by now […]
You’re on a perfect beach in one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, the turquoise water is calling your name, and a soldier in full tactical gear walks by. It’s a jarring image that can spark a moment of anxiety for any traveler. But in 2025, is this a sign of trouble, or is […]