Share The Article It seems Trojan horses, lustful witches on remote islands, and deadly mermaids have been the talk of summer. I’d be lying to you if I said I’ve joined the throngs in obsessing over Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, The Odyssey, but if there’s one thing I pride myself on being, it’s an absolute, […]
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Share The Article I’ve spent years living in and traveling around the Caribbean. I’ve covered tourism conferences like CHTA, sat down with tourism boards, and made lifelong friends from island to island. When you spend that much time on the ground, you quickly realize there’s a huge difference between a beach that looks great in […]
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10 Beautiful Destinations That Actually Want Americans To Visit: ‘Open Door Travel’ Surges
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Share The Article Ever get that creeping feeling you just are not welcome? If you have stamped your passport lately, you know exactly what I mean. It is the eye roll from a waiter, the endless headlines about European cities cracking down on tourism, or the sudden barrage of new fees, curfews, and actual protests […]
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Forget Jamaica, Visit This Underrated Spice Island With Hidden Coves, World-Class Snorkeling, And Crowd-Free Sands
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Share The Article When most people start mapping out a Caribbean getaway, their minds immediately default to the massive, heavily marketed heavyweights. They look at sprawling mega-resorts in Jamaica or fight for a sliver of sand in the Bahamas. But if you want to skip the intense crowds and find an island with actual soul, […]
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Share The Article There is a growing epidemic in the travel world right now: algorithm fatigue. You see a stunning, secluded beach on your social feed, book a flight, and arrive only to find three cruise ships docked in the bay and a two-hour wait for a mediocre lunch. When I am plotting my next […]
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The World’s Safest Country To Visit In 2026 Is A Caribbean Beauty With Year-Round Perfect Weather And Stunning Turquoise Waters
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Share The Article There is a specific, sinking feeling you get when you have to constantly check your pockets in a crowded tourist trap or nervously navigate dimly lit streets trying to find your hotel. When my wife Liz and I are plotting our escapes from the unpredictable weather in Louisville, we want to trade […]
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This Remote Island In Italy With Turquoise Waters Actually Wants More Tourists To Visit
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Share The Article Italy’s not just another summer getaway for me. It’s my go-to escape whenever I get the chance. Blame it on those ridiculous $30 round-trip Ryanair fares to Bergamo, or the fact that it quite literally runs through my veins (thank you, nonno). Not to brag, but I’ve pretty much covered the country […]
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Share The Article Whenever I’m back home mapping my next trip, my inbox is constantly flooded with the exact same question from travelers: “Where can I go in the Caribbean that is actually safe, totally uncrowded, and doesn’t feel like a giant tourist trap?” It is getting increasingly difficult to answer. Mega-resorts are expanding rapidly, […]
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Share The Article The world is massive, and yet somehow, everyone seems to be posting photos from the exact same five vacation spots. We get it. The classics are classic for a reason, and nobody is going to tell you to skip Paris or Rome if you have never been. But if you want to […]
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Share The Article When I map out a trip to South America, safety and authenticity are always at the absolute top of my list. Argentina routinely ranks as one of the safest countries on the entire continent (scoring an incredible 89/100 on our own Safety Index!), which makes it an absolute dream for travelers. But […]