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You've likely seen the headlines over the last year or so — something along the lines of “America bans another country”. Right or wrong, many of us tend to turn a blind eye to these headlines, no matter how eye-catching they are, since they don't directly affect us. But what's been lost in the mix … The post American Travelers Are Banned From These 3 Countries For 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Jam-packed resorts, shoulder-to-shoulder crowds in public beaches, and a growing sense of insecurity that wasn't there 3 to 4 years ago. You've heard the stories before: Cancun is far from being the stress-free vacay many still idealize. That doesn't mean the Mexican Caribbean as a whole should pay for the sins of its most famous … The post Why Travelers Are Flocking To This Tiny, Paradisaical Island Near Cancun appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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If you’ve been following my travels over the last few years, you know that I have developed a bit of an obsession with the Dominican Republic. I’ve visited for the past three years running, and honestly, I’m already looking at the calendar to figure out when I can squeeze in trip number four. So, when … The post Dominican Republic Breaks All Previous Tourism Records: Here’s Why I Keep Going Back Year After Year appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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If you spend enough time on TripAdvisor or Reddit travel forums, you will see the same debate rage on endlessly: “Is the service better in Mexico or the Dominican Republic?” Most veterans will tell you it is Mexico, hands down. They talk about the warmth, the speed, and the almost telepathic attention to detail. But … The post Is Service Better At Punta Cana Or Cancun All-Inclusive Resorts? We Stayed At 16 To Find Out appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Thinking of taking an impromptu winter trip to Mexico, but the likes of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum don't exactly float your boat? Though it's often overlooked as a mere cruise stopover with not much more than duty-free shopping and a quick dip on the beach, Cozumel is the perfect island getaway if you're … The post Americans Can Fly Nonstop To This Tropical Mexican Island From 8 U.S. Cities This Winter appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Mali responded to the U.S. Department of State’s new visa program by saying it will require American tourists or business travelers who wish to enter the country to deposit a maximum amount of $10,000 in cash to secure a visa. This mirrors restrictions the U.S. Department of State put on Malian nationals with respect to obtaining a B-1/B-2 visa. This was announced on Oct. 12, 2025 – only 48 hours after the U.S. Department of State introduced its new Visa Bond Pilot Program which requires all Malian nationals wishing to obtain a B-1/B-2 visa to pay a bond of $5,000 to $10,000

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Starting 25 September 2025, Morocco is introducing a temporary Electronic Travel Authorization, known locally as AEVM, for supporters from eight African countries who plan to attend AFCON 2025 matches in the kingdom. The measure, which runs until 25 January 2026, covers travelers from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Gabon, Niger, Senegal, Togo, and Tunisia. Royal Air Maroc and airport authorities will verify the pass alongside passports. Fans will apply online via the Yalla platform, the official digital hub for the tournament. Beyond the entry authorization itself, Yalla integrates Fan ID issuance and links with match tickets and fan zone access, which

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South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber introduced a national Electronic Travel Authorisation to industry leaders, confirming a phased rollout that begins ahead of G20 events. User acceptance testing starts at the end of September, with the pilot going live in mid October for accredited delegates arriving from China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico at OR Tambo and Cape Town International. The department’s plan is to extend access to ordinary tourists from these four countries once the G20 leaders meeting concludes in late November. Officials say that, after stability is proven, the ETA will become the single front door for tourist

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The White House has moved to overhaul the H-1B system by attaching a $100,000 yearly charge to each sponsored worker. Analysts say the policy could reshape hiring in the technology, finance, and consulting sectors. United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation in Washington on September 19, 2025, introducing a $100,000 fee per year for companies sponsoring H-1B workers. The administration presented the charge as part of a broader shift to prioritize domestic hiring and to narrow use of the high-skill visa in entry-level roles. Officials familiar with the plan said the fee is intended to be annual, with discussions indicating it

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Beijing has activated an online system for Chinese visa applications in the United States to speed up processing and attract more visitors. The development is part of a broader reopening push. China has rolled out an online visa application portal for travelers applying from the United States, aiming to streamline submissions and encourage more trips to the country. The launch forms part of an effort to revive inbound travel and business exchanges, according to SCMP. Applicants in the US will be able to complete forms online and upload supporting files before any required in-person steps. In most cases, consulates still verify passports

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January the 3rd, 2026 – There’s a hidden World War Two tunnel underneath bustling Rijeka, and you can visit it for under two euros. As Putni kofer writes, the underground world always fascinates us, there’s a hefty dose of “hidden”, the mysterious, sometimes even the terrifying. This doesn’t only occur in nature in the sense of natural caves and tunnels, but also in our busy urban centres. We’re always interested in the unknown, what’s beneath our feet, and what once happened in those dark passages. We sometimes revitalise them and turn them into an attraction and an addition to the cities they

January the 3rd, 2026 – The Croatian supplementary health insurance price won’t increase at the very beginning of 2026 as was warned about not long ago. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the decision to increase the Croatian supplementary health insurance price will not come into force at the beginning of 2026. This is because the public consultation on the topic has only just ended, and the session of the HZZO Administrative Council, which must confirm the decision on the price of DZO, hasn’t yet been convened. After the Administrative Council confirms the decision on the price increase, there’s a deadline of 30 days

December the 24th, 2025 – There’s a new procedure simplifying obtaining Croatian citizenship by descent for members of the diaspora, and an entire company dedicated to helping people through the process. With the new interest of the Croatian diaspora to return and live in Croatia, the Ministry of Demography and Immigration has introduced a programme allowing Croatian emigrants and their descendants to obtain a residence permit in Croatia for up to two years, with the option to extend and with significantly fewer restrictions than existing residence pathways. IMPENDING CHANGES AND WHAT THEY MEAN The legal basis for this programme comes from the Final

December the 24th, 2025 – Did you know that Croatia is home to one of the world’s biggest abandoned hotels? Now standing empty and in a state of disrepair, it was once the meeting point of the elite, despite only being in function for six years. As Putni kofer writes, the pearl of the Mediterranean, the city with a capital “G”, Croatia’s tourism Mecca, a symbol of freedom and one of the most recognisable postcards of Croatia… All this is of course – Dubrovnik, the southernmost and, according to many, the most beautiful Croatian city. The history of this remarkable ancient

December the 24th, 2025 – Croatian National Bank governor Boris Vujčić has stated that growth in Croatia is expected to slow to 2.8% in 2026, with inflation likely to be at 3.1%. As Jadranka Dozan/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, available indicators of Croatian economic activity over the last three months of the year suggest that after a significant slowdown in year-on-year growth in the third quarter. This is typically marked by the main summer tourist season, but the fourth quarter could once again be marked by acceleration. Looking at the situation at the full-year level, the Croatian National Bank’s governor Boris Vujčić now expects