Safety is top of mind for many travelers, especially when traveling abroad. The Caribbean is one of the most popular regions in the world for travel, and yet there are varying levels of safety among the Caribbean islands. These are the safest Caribbean islands to visit right now: 1. Saint Barthélemy Saint Barthélemy, more commonly …
After yet another tourist-packed summer, Tulum is dealing with growing safety concerns brought on by a discrepancy between the number of visitors the city accommodates each year and the level of infrastructure in place to keep them safe. Lately, however, big steps are being taken by local officials and private investors to lower the crime …
Colombia continues to draw in travelers from around the world despite the recent downpour of news headlines on Colombia’s ongoing security struggles. Our team has frequently reported on the ground, including going behind the scenes in Medellin to discover the truth behind all the media chatter. Long story short, it’s complicated: Travelers certainly do face …
The Caribbean seems to be everyone’s go-to sunny getaway. With its white sands bounded by rows upon rows of palm trees, crystal-clear oceans, and warmer culture and environment, it’s no surprise it leads booking trends among North Americans. Despite often being treated as a single entity, it is incredibly diverse, comprising at least thirteen sovereign …
Demand for solo trips is reaching all-time highs, indicating that most of us are moving away from the idea that traveling is exclusively a group activity. Still, solo travel can be as challenging as it is rewarding, with tourists fearing for their safety once they find themselves in a foreign country whose customs and unwritten …
Now that travel restrictions have dropped across the entire Caribbean, and Americans are no longer faced with complex entry regulations and mounting uncertainty, the region is exploding in popularity once more. From the bustling Hotel Zone in Cancun to the most recluse beaches in Jamaica, Americans are once again flocking into the tropical sea’s resort …
Mexico is one of the most popular yet most expensive destinations for Americans going abroad. While it was historically seen as ‘cheaper’, tourist prices in the Southern neighbor have gotten very close or even surpassed those of the United States. Strangely enough, Americans keep on flocking to its paradisaical coast, particularly a trendy resort city …
Toward the beginning of summer, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for one of the most popular Caribbean destinations – the Dominican Republic. However, it has held strong on remaining a top destination despite questions of safety. Over 7 million tourists came here for a fun beach getaway in the first quarter of …
Mexico is the number one destination for Americans going abroad. Famous for its Caribbean beaches, Indo-Mayan culture, and gorgeous colonial towns, it has a vast and diverse offer, unlike any other Latin American country. Now that Cancun’s overspill of tourists has reached most of the wider Mayan Riviera, however, bringing with it gentrification, price surges, …
Latin America and South America are growing in popularity as vacation destinations. This is particularly true among travelers looking for independent and adventurous travel. The term Latin America is a loose one, but it is generally agreed that it is a term used to describe South America, Central America, Mexico, and many of the islands …
The Persian Gulf isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind for solo female travel. But to ignore some of the most welcoming countries in the world would be a mistake. Dubai and Abu Dhabi put this region on the map as popular stopover trips, while Qatar and Saudi Arabia are recently making headlines …
More women are traveling the world solo today than ever before. Over 70% of travel experts say that women are more likely than men to travel alone, while nearly 3 in 4 American women have already taken a solo trip. Best of all, those numbers only keep growing! Solo female travel is more than just …