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Ever saved up thousands, booked a Caribbean getaway, landed in paradise just to find thousands of other people had the exact same idea? That’s not a vacation. That’s fighting for a pool chair and dinner reservations. But when we recently traveled to Miches, it completely blew our expectations out of the water. This quiet spot … The post This Under-the-Radar Dominican Republic Destination Feels Like Punta Cana Before the Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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When I first stepped off the water taxi onto the wooden docks of Caye Caulker, the chaos of international transit vanished instantly. I was carrying my heavy bag under the blinding Caribbean sun, but my pulse immediately started to slow down. There are no massive concrete hotel towers blocking the ocean breeze, no gridlocked traffic … The post This English-Speaking Caribbean Island Has 82°F Winters, No Cars, And $15 Lobster Dinners appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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As of September 7, the European Union’s grace period for its new, controversial Entry/Exit System is officially over. Under the rules, border authorities no longer have the same freedom to suspend biometric collection simply because queues are getting out of hand, though enforcement may still vary somewhat while certain airports iron out their remaining technical … The post Ryanair Is Warning U.S. Travelers About 3-Hour Fingerprinting Delays And Missed Connections At 7 European Airports This Fall appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Chasing changing leaves can feel like a gamble. Trust me, every single year I try to plan the perfect trip to the Red River Gorge just 2 hours from my house to catch the leaves, and the window is tight! Normally, you get a tiny, unpredictable two-week window in late October before a random storm … The post These 10 Destinations Have The Longest Fall Foliage Seasons In Europe appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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My favorite resort brand has finally arrived in Thailand. I have stayed at RIU resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean countless times, and there is one reason I keep going back every single time. Bang for your buck. There might not be another all-inclusive brand on the planet that delivers a consistent offering at the … The post First Ever RIU All-Inclusive Resort Opens Today In Thailand 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

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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September the 9th, 2026 – Through various political figures, Croatia has sent out the clear message that glorifying Ratko Mladić is contrary to EU values and that all talks with Serbia must be suspended. Croatian politician Tonino Picula has warned that glorifying Ratko Mladić or relativising his crimes is “contrary to the values on which the European Union is founded.” “The burial of Ratko Mladić cannot be viewed solely as a private event because the participation of representatives of state institutions, members of the army and members of the authorities sends a clear political message. Index reports that the disgraced

September the 9th, 2026 – The hazardous waste scandal that has taken Lika and Croatia by storm shows no sign of dying down, but few realise Croatia actually imports 870,000 tonnes of waste each year. The question is: Why? If Croatia has truly become Europe’s dumping ground, the 2024 statistics don’t really show it: about 90,000 more tonnes of waste actually left the country than entered it. However, that isn’t enough proof that there are no problems to speak of. The same system in which a Croatian factory legally imports scrap iron, paper or waste wood as raw material can

September the 9th, 2026 – Many are looking forward to the upcoming Dubrovnik-Montreal connection set for May 2027 as Air Canada makes its return. The new Dubrovnik-Montreal route coming in May 2027 will enable passengers from Dubrovnik to connect more easily with other destinations across not only Canada but all of North America via the Air Canada network, according to Viktor Šober, President of the Management Board of Dubrovnik Airport. Sinisa Malus reports for Poslovni that flights between Dubrovnik and Montreal will operate three times a week from the 11th of May to the 24th of October 2027. The new

September the 9th, 2026 – The beautiful buttermilk Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is set to undergo renovation after over half a century of not being touched. Since the Croatian National Theatre (HNK) building is individually protected as cultural heritage, all interventions will have to be designed in close accordance with the rules for the protection of cultural heritage. After almost 57 years since the last major renovation, the building of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is once again undergoing a complete renovation. Poslovni reports that the last major construction renovation and reconstruction of the HNK took place from

September the 8th, 2026 – Former Croatian PM Jadranka Kosor is seeking total suspension of all Serbian EU accession talks, calling on Ursula von der Leyen to take action. Former Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor has called on the European Commission to completely suspend Serbia’s EU accession negotiations following today’s mass farewell for Ratko Mladić in Belgrade, which was held with the highest state and military honours. “After today’s funeral, involving the anti-civilisational bowing of Serbia to a war criminal convicted of genocide, I expect the incompetent European Commission and its incompetent leader Ursula von der Leyen to fully suspend