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Each summer, the Dominican Republic braces for another onslaught of sargassum—floating mats of brown seaweed originating from the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. In 2025, this natural phenomenon has reached unprecedented levels, with...
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Chloe CaldwellSeptember 4, 2025 at 7:04 AMMy favorite Mexican city to visit is Puerto Vallarta.Chloe CaldwellI've traveled to over 20 countries, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is one city that stole my heart.From...
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It seemed like such a good idea at the time: My husband Barry and I would visit Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city in the south of Ecuador, staying in a private...
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By Natalie B. Compton, Hannah SampsonThe Washington PostWhile airfare prices are so confounding they can turn a rational person into a conspiracy theorist, there is still hope for the average traveler. Like...
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Baltimore-reared Larry Swift was already living abroad, working as a security contractor in Saudi Arabia, when he made his retirement move this past March. At age 59, he relocated with a partner...
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The Mexico City government on Wednesday announced a preliminary plan to deal with gentrification, a week after a fierce protest against rising housing prices some link to mass tourism and an increase in foreigners...
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In search of lower costs, a different lifestyle and less toxic politics, more Americans are considering moving abroad. Here are the top 24 countries, and 96 recommended spots, based on costs, amenities,...
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Roku Tracee Ellis Ross knows how to vacation. If you’ve seen any of her viral social media videos with her in a luxurious pool, holding an appetizing cocktail, you’d agree. Every year,...
If you're looking to save some money on your next flight, check with Google before you hit the buy button. Yuttapon Busu/Getty ImagesPlanning a vacation can be stressful -- and expensive --...
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The Mexico City government on Wednesday announced a preliminary plan to deal with gentrification, a week after a fierce protest against rising housing prices some link to mass tourism and an increase in foreigners...
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Home » MEXICO TRAVEL NEWS » Mexico Fights Back Against Gentrification Surge With Powerful New Reforms To Protect Roma And Condesa From Tourist Takeover Friday, July 18, 2025Mexico has unveiled a bold...
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Home » TRAVEL TRENDS AND FOCUS » Now, Cornwall Joins With Algarve, Provence, Lanzarote, Oslo, Kyoto, Bora Bora, Tuscany, Marrakech, Tasmania, Vancouver Island, Bali, and Other Top Slow Travel Destinations Redefining Global...
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In the middle of what is now officially the worst sargassum season ever recorded, Isla Mujeres is facing an unprecedented environmental challenge. Just this week, over 140 tons of sargassum washed ashore...
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Every island has a perfect time to go. But figuring out that optimal timing can be tricky. “Peak season” often does not mean the best time to go; it just means the...
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"How are Americans being received abroad these days? Are we still welcome?”It’s a fair question — and one we’ve heard more often lately, especially with headlines swirling about overtourism, gentrification protests, and...
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Vishesh RaisinghaniJuly 13, 2025 at 5:15 AMRetired Americans SpainRetirement is a whole new chapter for your life that’s likely to bring many changes. For some, it’s the perfect opportunity to change the...
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It’s been one week since the July 4 protests against mass tourism and digital nomads took off in Mexico City. Videos by TravelAwaits Hundreds of locals marched across the city to demonstrate...
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, has done it again. This historic gem in the Colonial Highlands was just named the No. 1 city in the world in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s...
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More Americans are considering retiring abroad. According to a 2024 Monmouth survey, 17% of Americans ages 55 and older want to move out of the country, up from 4% in 1974. Living...
You know the feeling. You just had the best tacos of your life, the bill hits the table, and the vacation vibe comes to a screeching halt. Suddenly you're doing frantic mental...
