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Man, I wanted to like this resort. I really did. But it turns out I fell in love at first sight like a Tinder date gone wrong. No exaggeration: Secrets Papagayo is one of my favorite resorts I’ve ever stayed at, and not for the obvious reasons. If we’re being honest, many vacationers splurging on … The post This Costa Rican All-Inclusive Has A Black-Sand Cove & Secret Beach Next Door appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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Who says travel has to be expensive? Well, lots of people actually, especially as airfare has reportedly shot through the roof, shuttering Spirit Airlines and driving fares higher for those still taking to the skies. Fortunately for you, we've found some of the best deals happening this summer so you don't have to skip your … The post The 3 Cheapest Beach Destinations For Americans To Fly To This Summer appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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From iconic vacation hotspots to places flagged so harshly by government advisories that most tourists cross them off entirely, we’ve compiled a hefty list of 5 shocking destinations practically begging for more tourists. Emphasis on “shocking.” As a seasoned team here at Travel Off Path, it takes a lot to truly leave us gobsmacked, as … The post 5 Shocking Countries Begging For More Tourists appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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When you visit Japan, you want to soak up as much as possible, never wasting a second, as you might miss real-life “Mario Kart” races, a dark-lit izakaya serving the best yakitori imaginable, or even robot dinosaurs checking you into your hotel. Yep — Japan has quite literally everything, though the truth is most travelers … The post New Overnight Bullet Train To Connect Japan’s Top Destinations This Summer appeared first on Travel Off Path .

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If you're thinking of going on a little impromptu trip to Europe this summer, but you're unsure where to go with reports of crackdowns on Airbnbs in Barcelona and increasing curbs on mass tourism across Amalfi, we have just the answer for you. Tucked away in the southern corner of Portugal, hugging the bright-blue Atlantic … The post Americans Can Now Fly Nonstop To This European Beach Destination That Actually Wants More Tourists 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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June the 29th, 2026 – The HGSS (Croatian Mountain Rescue Service) rescued a young couple stuck on Biokovo with no water after running out, in severely dangerous 36 degree heat. The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescued a young married couple on Biokovo Nature Park after they got into trouble during a hike and ran out of water in extreme heat. The couple, both of whom are foreign nationals, were found below the Bukovac peak high above the coastal town of Baška Voda. According to HGSS Makarska, the couple started their afternoon climb but did not bring enough water. Index

June the 29th, 2026 – Aminess has opened the new Aminess Younique Heritage Hotel in a significant 3.4 million euro investment in a redesigned property on gorgeous Korčula. The aforementioned investment brings with it a totally redesigned property that will operate as an exclusive five-star heritage hotel, seeing Aminess’s already enviable portfolio increase to a total of six properties in the highest possible category. Aminess Hotels & Resorts has officially opened the doors of the Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel, one of the most popular and historically significant hotels on the popular Dalmatian island of Korčula. Located in a unique

June the 29th, 2026 – The oldest shipyard in Croatia was once known globally, it built warships for the world and even fired the eternally controversial Josip Broz Tito. Kraljevica has been a symbol of shipbuilding on the Adriatic for centuries. Although Kraljevica is no longer a single large shipyard today, the tradition lives on. The bankruptcy of the shipyard back in 2012 changed the face of the town. The current concessionaire operates with ten times fewer workers than in the era of large ship construction and now builds smaller vessels and performs refits. Before the bankruptcy, ships larger than

June the 29th, 2026 – Football success brings Croatia some eye-watering sums, but where exactly are these millions going? Football success for Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (and indeed on the global stage before this) has brought significant financial benefits, with the country’s football federation guaranteed millions in prize money. The current tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada is the first World Cup with 48 national teams, and FIFA has set a record prize fund of 871 million dollars. Simply qualifying for the tournament already secured each participating federation a payment for preparation costs, travel and

June the 28th, 2026 – As the City of Split mulls the idea of totally banning nighttime alcohol sales, it has come to light that these new rules could come into force as early as this very summer. Split has had to face issues with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour for many years now. Each and every summer, tourists from across the globe descend on Dalmatia’s so-called capital and engage in alcohol-fuelled antics that tar the entire place with the wrong brush. It has been reported that the city has now launched a public consultation on a proposal that would entirely