We at Travel Off Path nearly broke the internet last year by revealing San Diego indeed has a second airport back in business for commercial air travel. Many of our readers chimed in with their excitement (and concerns) regarding American Airlines’ groundbreaking flight to/from Phoenix. Taking my Journalist hat off for a moment, as a […]
Christmas is right around the corner, but if shopping mall ice rinks and overpriced ski resorts in Colorado don’t exactly help you get in the festive spirit, there’s only one thing that will. Picture ancient cobblestone-paved towns dusted with snow, a medieval belfry in the distance with resounding bells marking the hour, and an endless […]
It’s going to be a long, gray slog until spring. The daily grind feels heavier when it’s dark earlier and freezing outside, and the dream of a sunny beach feels a million miles away. But what if you could put a dose of vitamin sea on the calendar right now to get you through the […]
As customary every year, the Expedia Group has released its long-awaited report on growing travel trends, and fast-rising destinations travelers should keep an eye on. For their Unpack ’26, which used both booking data and thousands of traveler surveys, 2 surprising European destinations came out on top, and before you try and second-guess it, no, it’s not a now widely-publicized […]
You’ve booked the flights, dreamed of the culture and are counting down the days until your European getaway. But a new, high-tech security system being rolled out at major airports is turning that dream arrival into long lines and delays for Americans landing in some European destinations. While some Americans are flying through the new […]
Tired of the polarizing politics and elevated cost of living at home? You’re not alone: this year, a growing number of Americans are contemplating a move abroad, and naturally, Europe is what they’ve set their hearts on. The continent of fairytale castles, cultural wealth, and slower-paced living, it’s never sounded more appealing to the odd […]
Forget Barcelona and its rising anti-tourism feel, Nice with the high-life and overpriced beach clubs, and don’t even think about heading next to a jam-packed Dubrovnik, where you can’t even stroll the streets in peace without touching shoulders with a stranger. The Mediterranean is the most magical place on earth, but you won’t find that Old […]
You probably grew up listening to stories about how Western Europe is the pinnacle of human development: safe and clean streets, an abundance of resources, beautiful architecture, and, of course, a fascinating culture. Meanwhile, Eastern Europe was the ‘bad cousin’, always fighting wars, decades behind in growth, and in a permanent communist chokehold—but oh, how […]
You know that rare hotel that feels both grand and easy at the same time? That was British Colonial Nassau for me. From the second I stepped into the lobby (high ceilings, heritage details, and that cool, old-school confidence), the “British Colonial” name made perfect sense. The hotel has anchored this stretch of waterfront for […]
Not Aruba, with its paradisaical beaches and colorful towns, nor Jamaica, with their vibrant carnival and lush jungles: the Caribbean island setting all-time tourism records in 2025 is a fast-rising, trend-setting Dominican Republic. Between January and August of 2025, the tropical powerhouse registered a historic 8,005,257 tourists, a whopping 49% jump from 2019, the previous […]