Share The Article Despite how headlines read about Mexico this week, take it from our team of experts here at Travel Off Path who know the real Mexico — not the misguided take regurgitated over and over on TV. Venturing into Mexico’s unknown isn’t dangerous. You just have to know where you’re going. Obviously, going […]
Share The Article The internet is currently exploding with rumors, flight cancellations, and widespread panic regarding travel to Mexico. Following a massive military operation on Sunday, February 22, the U.S. Embassy issued a widespread Security Alert, and a wave of fearmongering has tourists scrambling to contact their airlines and cancel their upcoming vacations. If you […]
Share The Article We’ve been singing its praises for years, and we’ll keep hammering it home until it sticks: Mexico is so much more than its Caribbean beaches, larger-than-life luxury resorts, and touristy pyramids. We can’t exactly take full credit, but after years of covering off-path destinations in Mexico that most mainstream travel publications ignore, […]
Share The Article In an era where popular destinations are in fact raising barriers and imposing increasingly strict restrictions on visitors, in a desperate bid to protect themselves from overtourism, there’s one city in Mexico that’s doing the exact opposite. Unlike Venice, which now charges day-trippers an entry fee on certain dates, or Barcelona, the […]
Share The Article Forget San Miguel de Allende. This winter, travelers are trading the crowded cobblestones for a misty mountain town that feels more like Europe than Mexico. Mexico is famous for its colonial magic, but there is one historic gem that remains criminally overlooked. It isn’t just another Spanish colonial town—it is a bizarre […]
Share The Article Forget Cancun and its glitzy (but jam-packed) Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta and its infamous party scene, and Los Cabos’ golden-sand beaches and luxurious resorts: The best beach destination in Mexico this year, as elected by voters of the Food and Travel Reader Awards, is none other than Puerto Escondido. As the name […]
Share The Article Mexico all-inclusives are one of the easiest hacks for a sunshine escape: airport ➝ wristband ➝ endless tacos and margaritas. But because everything feels so familiar, it’s very easy for Americans to forget they’re in a different country with different laws, money norms, and safety rules. We at Travel Off Path spend […]
Share The Article Let’s be real: the number one question on every American’s mind when booking a trip to Mexico is, “Is it safe?” Between sensational media headlines that paint the entire country with one broad, negative brush and the complex reality on the ground, getting a straight, trustworthy answer can feel impossible. Here at […]
Regardless of destination, safety is a primary concern for Americans traveling abroad in the current climate, particularly considering the rising levels of crime across various destinations, including those once deemed low-risk, and the state of geopolitics. In Mexico, it’s clearly no different: While we have been fierce defenders of Mexico for years now and have […]
It’s that time of year again: Condé Nast Traveler is letting their readers pick out the best destinations in the world across a wide range of different categories. From the best hotels, to spas, to experiences, to small and big cities, 757,109 voices were heard in proclaiming the winners. You know what they say, Vox Populi, […]
