Bounded by Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea, Belize is a tiny nation that’s been historically overlooked by vacationers to the region—despite having the same turquoise seas, fascinating ancient ruins, and a culture that’s just as vibrant. That’s quickly changing as momentum builds: this year, it is expected to hit 550,000 visitors. While […]
Thinking of attempting a late-season escapade to the Mediterranean, but the jarring sight of surging crowds in places like Rome, Santorini, Mallorca, and Dubrovnik keeps putting you off? It’s October, and they should have subsided by now… right? Right? Sadly, high and low seasons are no longer concepts that can be applied in certain destinations, […]
With the leaves turning a vibrant amber, the girlies bringing their hand-knit sweaters out, and pumpkin spice lattes back on the menu, it could only mean one thing: Fall is here, much to the dismay of the summer mourners, and if you think nothing says ‘autumnal’ quite like a little escapade across the pond, where […]
Is it just us or is it starting to feel like sweater season in Europe already? All across the Old Continent, leaves are starting to change, daylight hours are getting shorter, and the scorching summer heat is (finally) subsiding. You may think now’s the perfect time to go on a romantic getaway to Paris, explore […]
For many decades now, Barcelona has been the leading destination in Spain for Americans. Surpassing Mallorca and Ibiza, and even the country’s own capital, Madrid, it draws in tens of millions of tourists every year with its Gaudí monuments and coastal location. Gorgeous as Barcelona may be, however, there is a strange storm on the […]
With summer approaching its end, it’s time to switch gears to fall travel planning, and if you happen to be dreaming of an off-season escapade to France once the crowds will have dwindled, you may be wondering where in the country you’ll still get pleasant temps in September. You may still get the occasional 77°F […]
Forget Cancun and its turquoise seas, Cabo’s world-class resorts, and Mexico City’s bustling street markets and shopping scene: Mexico’s trendiest destination right now is a lesser-known historic city that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. Tucked away in the western side of the Yucatán Peninsula—opposite the Riviera Maya, if that’s your point of reference—San Francisco […]
As customary every year, world-renowned publication Travel + Leisure has revealed their Favorite Cities in the World list, as voted by hundreds of thousands of their own readers, and you know how the Ancient Latin saying goes, Vox Populi, Vox Dei: This time, 4 Mexican destinations have cracked the top 25, with one Mexican city […]
Home to a picture-perfect Old Town of rolling hills, Baroque churches, and a scenic riverfront, it’s safe to say Lisbon is easily one of the most incredible city breaks in Europe. As charming as it can be, it’s also worth pointing out that Lisbon has now become one of the most overtouristed cities in the […]
Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, lemon sorbet, served in actual lemon shells, and of course, the postcard-ready pebbly beaches hugged by azure seas… There are many reasons why Capri is on everyone’s bucket list these days, but it’s not Italy’s only idyllic island getaway on offer. Gorgeous as it may be, however, the jet-setting spot […]