A month into its launch, the Tren Maya is already revolutionizing travel in the Mexican Caribbean. With AMLO’s signature train, it’s become much easier for tourists based in Cancun or anywhere along the Mayan Riviera to explore the mystical peninsula without wasting precious vacation hours in long, uncomfortable bus rides or stuck in chaotic traffic. …

Train travel in Europe is soaring in popularity. It’s a great way to really see the European countries that you are traveling through, it’s affordable, and it’s environmentally friendly too.   Journeying by train feels like a more intimate way to travel and it’s a great way to meet local people and experience the unique …

While we gear up for an exciting new year, the world’s leading industry researchers are on their quest to discover the most significant developments and changes travelers can expect to experience moving forward. Euromonitor, for example, recently released its newest data on the top travel trends of 2024, and the results were anything but expected. …

Perhaps the most unlikely travel trend to have resurged in 2023, train travel is back in full force, with numerous countries across the globe either reinstating previously defunded routes, or even launching brand new ones – scenic rides across the Mayan Riviera, anyone? Much of the action has been centered, however, in Europe: boasting a …

After decades of defunding and even the closure of some railway lines, trains are making an unexpected comeback in 2023, including in Latin America, a subcontinent where reviving this mode of transportation was considered a lost cause. Other than being incredibly romantic, as it is evocative of times past, often traversing beautiful scenery normally inaccessible …

There’s one type of travel in particular that has surged in popularity with Americans this year. Train travel is currently trending among travelers in the United States, with a new ridership record set by Amtrak this year. Many American travelers who have visited Europe have probably noted how easy, extensive, and scenic rail travel can …

Now that America has entered the fall season, it’s time to start thinking about cold-weather travel. While there is no shortage of places across the country to visit for a fall getaway, choosing where to visit in the winter takes a bit more planning.  One way to experience some of the beauty of the country …

Train travel in Europe is becoming an incredibly popular trend. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, it is also a great way to see fantastic views that you might otherwise miss.   In May of this year The European Sleeper launched a new night train. This train travels from Brussels to Amsterdam and then …

Though Europe is famous for its well-connected, cross-border railways, trains have never been their first option, as it can be quite expensive, journeys can be long, and when you have between one and two weeks to explore the continent, flying is just more convenient. Well, that might not be the case anymore. Now that flying …

Punta Cana is one of the most popular sunny destinations for Americans going abroad. A resort town in the Dominican Republic, bounded by the Caribbean Sea, it is famous for its highly-developed resort scene, tourist infrastructure, and excellent services. Regrettably, for those looking to explore other parts of the country beyond their luxurious all-inclusive resort, …

In recent years, this slow mode of travel has quickly made a comeback. Of course we’re talking about overnight sleeper trains. In Europe passengers are hopping on board overnight sleeper trains to enjoy a slower and more scenic ride. But in the United States, train lovers and curious travelers may be wondering how they can …

With the close of summer, it means that fall is starting to make its way into the minds of most of us. To many people across the U.S., fall means cozy nights watching football, apple cider, warm sweaters, and, of course, the fall foliage craze that begins to take over the country.  Foliage fever is …