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 […]
Joining in on a trend that seems to be taking the world by storm, Sri Lanka is the next country to tighten entry rules for Americans. An island nation in South Asia, famous for its lush jungles, unspoiled coastline hugged by azure seas, and sprawling capital, Colombo, a vibrant melting pot of cultures with Indian, […]
It seems the era of low-bureaucracy travel is officially over. After the United Kingdom rolled out its ETA back in January, affecting all Americans, and Saint Kitts and Nevis followed suit in recent weeks, the next country to introduce a digital entry permit is the laid-back Laos: One of the most welcoming nations in Southeast […]
Already thinking of your next sun-drenched Caribbean getaway this winter? Before you go ahead and spend hundreds of dollars on those ‘irresistible’ round-trip flights that are, in fact, not as cheap as they could be, you’ll want to hear this one out: From November 15, Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s new budget carrier, will start ultra-affordable direct […]
Share The Article Last Updated 6 hours ago If you ever considered visiting a trendy El Salvador for its lush jungle, unspoiled Pacific beaches and vibrant capital city, but you’ve always been taken aback by how dangerous it is––was?––as a destination, we’ve got great news for you. For the first time since records began, the […]
Share The Article One of the Caribbean’s most affordable destinations is also the trendiest, and perhaps the most surprising. Much of the Caribbean offers very similar experiences, but this fascinating island offers wild landscapes as if you’ve discovered another planet. Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about sky-high waves like that one Matthew McConaughey movie, […]
Share The Article Last Updated 34 seconds ago Though Europe is probably not the first destination that comes to mind when you think of a winter sun getaway, not all parts of the continent will be exactly plunged into darkness and face bitterly cold temperatures starting in December. Certainly not this sun-drenched city lining the south coast […]
Share The Article Last Updated 13 mins ago Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Asia, if not for the beautiful nature it offers, then for the enticing oriental flair that inevitably woos the odd Westerner keen on experiencing a spiritual awakening–you can thank Julia Roberts for that. The one slight caveat? It’s […]
Share The Article Last Updated 2 hours ago Latin America is every American’s go-to destination for tropical weather, sampling world-class cuisine, and exposing themselves to a different – arguably warmer – culture, but no trip to the Global South is exactly a smooth ride. From minor details, such as ensuring there are enough blank pages […]