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White sands stretching as far as the horizon, seas of the turquoise-most blue, and all the fresh fruit and delicious empanadas you can get your hands on: ahem, cue the voice: in classic Jet2 style… ‘nothing beats a Caribbean holiday!‘. Be that as it may, the constant bombardment of Cancun adds, or those not-so-exclusive Punta … The post Americans Can Fly Nonstop To These 3 Underrated & Safe Caribbean Destinations appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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It's long been a running joke that many Europeans tend to point the finger at Americans for a smorgasbord of world issues, but one famed French beach city certainly has us to blame for the sudden tourism boom in their beloved paradise. According to a new report, U.S. tourists are the key reason behind a … The post Why One Of France’s Sunniest Beach Paradises Is Crushing All-Time Visitor Records appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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For a long time, places like Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum have topped the average digital nomad's Mexico wishlist. Whether it was for CDMX's buzzing city life and metropolitan vibe, or the Mexican Caribbean's chilled-out atmosphere and endless sunshine, expats and location-independent workers have flocked to the exact same three spots year in, … The post Why This Coastal Baja Town Is The New Mexican Digital Nomad Hotspot appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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While millions of Americans are finalizing their spring break plans, the U.S. State Department has quietly reshuffled the safety ratings for some of the world's most popular vacation spots. In a surprising start to 2026, the Caribbean has seen a major status swap: one destination long plagued by warnings has finally been given a stamp … The post US State Department Has Issued Updated Travel Advisories For These 6 Popular Destinations In 2026 appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Why visit one state when you can conquer two in a single weekend? Well, we can't call it a classic “Texas two-fer”, but we can call it double dipping. That's right — you can visit two states via one marvelous city that's largely under-hyped as a top Midwest getaway. More known to the masses as … The post This Vibrant City Splitting 2 States Is The Midwest’s Most Underrated Destination appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Washington is preparing a temporary halt to visa services covering 75 countries, according to media reports citing an internal State Department memo. Officials have not publicly released final guidance or a duration. According to reports dated January 14, embassies and consulates have been told to prepare for a suspension beginning January 21. Initial coverage named Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand among the countries impacted, while the department has yet to post a public list or formal notice explaining the scope. Early accounts differ on how broad the pause will be. Some describe a freeze across all visa types for

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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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Croatia will face Slovenia in a friendly match on Sunday, June 7th, in Varaždin, as the final tune-up before departing for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It will mark the 13th meeting between Croatia and Slovenia since independence, making Slovenia Croatia’s most frequent opponent in history. Until now, Croatia has faced France and Turkey 12 times each. “On the pitch, Slovenia has always been a familiar and formidable rival, while off the pitch, the relationship between our two federations has been truly exceptional — something reflected in the organization of this match as well. I believe

January the 21st, 2026 – If you know much about Dalmatia, you’ll know there are quite a few “Kaštelas” to contend with – 7 in total – but how much do you know about them? As Putni kofer writes, located on the coast of the Kaštela Bay, between Split and Trogir, Kaštela is the second largest city in all of Split-Dalmatia County. It’s also very special. It developed around seven places, or seven castles, each of which tells its own story. They are, in order, from west to east: Kaštel Štafilić, Kaštel Novi and Kaštel Stari (Donja Kaštela) and Kaštel Lukšić,

January the 21st, 2026 – Croatia’s beautiful Parentium Plava Laguna wins the Holiday Check Award 2026, further spotlighting the Croatian coast. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Hotel Parentium Plava Laguna is the winner of the internationally recognised HolidayCheck Award 2026, which, based on guest reviews, ranked it among the most popular hotels in the whole world. The HolidayCheck Award is otherwise given to accommodation establishments that have achieved exceptionally high guest ratings on the HolidayCheck platform, one of the leading independent portals for holiday and travel reviews in the German-speaking world. In 2026, 717 hotels from 36 countries were awarded, based on the

January the 20th, 2026 – Croatia’s beloved Ledo has successfully acquired the internationally recognised AEO customs status. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Croatia’s popular Ledo plus has acquired the prestigious AEO status of an authorizsd economic operator, on the basis of which customs authorities throughout the European Union (EU) recognise reliable partners in customs operations (AEO-C – Authorised Economic Operator – Customs). The title is awarded by the Croatian Ministry of Finance, Customs Administration. This is an internationally recognised status that is awarded to a limited number of companies that meet extremely strict criteria for customs compliance, transparency and reliability of operations. Croatia’s

January the 20th, 2026 – Ryanair is cutting around 60 planned Croatia summer 2026 flights, with Zadar being the primarily affected airport location. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, this week, the wildly popular Irish company Ryanair updated its upcoming summer schedule for 2026. According to the latest update, the company will remove almost 40 weekly flights from its Croatian network throughout April and an additional 24 weeks of rotation in May. The airline has also reduced its peak-season summer flights from the country by nine weekly flights. The cuts for April and May will primarily affect Zadar Airport and nowhere else, according