Share The Article We’re not trying to tick anyone off, but it goes without saying where America’s most beautiful paradise is. Take it from someone who lives in San Diego, a renowned “paradise” in its own right, but I’m fully aware my city doesn’t hold a candle in comparison. It’s not just because we lack […]
Share The Article They say beggars can’t be choosers, but when it comes to tourism, every dollar counts when local economies need a boost. By the way, I renamed my Venmo “local_economy”, so feel free to chip in. Don’t worry; we’re not going full Jim Cramer on you with some obnoxious economics lesson. What we’re […]
Share The Article No more walking past unfriendly ‘Turiste Fuori’ graffiti in Rome, getting stopped by ticket inspectors who’ll bar your entry unless you’ve pre-booked your slot just to breathe in Venice for a few hours, or planning your Amalfi road trip around the random last-digit restrictions on your car plate. As if you could […]
Share The Article Honestly, why do all these millions of tourists even bother spending their hard-earned vacation dollars in places like Spain or Italy, where they’re effectively being nudged out of resort towns, or, in peak season, actively elbowed out of the way for a sun lounger, when they could go somewhere they’re actually welcomed […]
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 […]