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So many things come to mind when it comes to Utah. Whether it's how underrated and gorgeous Salt Lake City is, one of the best states to book a trip of a lifetime to hit the slopes, or perhaps a handful of jokes about BYU's student life, Utah is so much more diverse than given … The post Move Over Zion! This Affordable Utah Town Is Just As Beautiful With Less Crowds appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Spoiler alert: I am not a “cruise person.” BUT, I also think cruises are really fun and have their place. I have lived in the Caribbean. I like renting a jeep, eating at roadside shacks, and finding beaches that don't have 5,000 other people on them. But I have also cruised the Caribbean, and I … The post The Pros And Cons Of Traveling The Caribbean By Cruise appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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I'm sorry to be the one to say it, but if you claim you've been to the U.K. simply by visiting London, you're having a bit of a laugh. I used to live in London myself on-and-off for several years, and as much as I love Norf Weezy—do people even use that term, still?—with all … The post 5 U.K. Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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For the past twelve months, the travel industry has been whispering the same rumor: Cancun has peaked. Between the strengthening peso, rising hotel costs, and the aggressive marketing of competitors like Punta Cana, the narrative was that the Mexican Caribbean’s reign as the “King of Tourism” was finally ending. The official data for January 2026 … The post Cancun Records Its Second Busiest January In History For International Passengers appeared first on Travel Off Path.

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Let's admit it — we've all been somewhere that's turned out to be a dud. Maybe a friend recommended a new restaurant with soggy tofu or perhaps TikTok convinced you some far-flung hidden gem was worth a 12-hour flight only to be discover it doesn't match the filtered photos. We at Travel Off Path take … The post This Undiscovered City Is Mexico’s Most Underrated Destination Actually Worth Visiting 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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February the 12th, 2026 – Croatian airports served almost 14 million tourists throughout 2025, with Zagreb Airport firmly in first place. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the number of passengers served at Croatian airports increased last year to 13.99 million, representative of a 7% increase compared to 2024, the Central Bureau of Statistics recently announced. Compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019, this is two and a half million more passengers (back then there were 11.4 million passengers served), which confirms the theory that Croatia is still very from just a car destination. The total number of landings and takeoffs at Croatian airports

February the 12th, 2026 – A 17.6 million euro investment is on the cards for health tourism in continental Croatia, more specifically in the already popular Stubičke Toplice. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, Tourism Minister Tonči Glavina recently visited the construction works of the swimming pool and hotel of the Stubičke Toplice Special Hospital. This is an incredible 17.6 million euro investment in health tourism in continental Croatia and one of the largest investments in the development of year-round health tourism in that part of the country. The project was co-financed with 16.5 million euros, as part of the National Recovery and

Croatia’s top tennis player, Marin Čilić, delivered a masterful performance to defeat Learner Tien 7–5, 7–6 in the opening round of the ATP Dallas Open. The draw was far from kind to Čilić, pitting him against the 20-year-old American prodigy, the reigning Next Gen Finals champion and a recent Australian Open quarterfinalist, but the experienced Croatian prevailed in their first-ever official meeting. Both players exchanged early breaks in the opening set, but Čilić struck at a crucial moment at 5–5. After falling behind 15–0 on Tien’s serve, the 21st-ranked player in the world won eight of the next nine points to close

February the 11th, 2026 – Trg Škor is often hailed as Croatia’s most charming little island square, nestled in the ancient settlement of Stari Grad on Hvar. As Putni kofer writes, agave lace, klapa singing, magnificent labyrinths of dry stone walls, lavender fields, olive trees and vineyards… Few places in the world can boast the richness of Croatia’s sunniest island, Hvar. Inhabited by humans since prehistoric times, this widely praised Dalmatian jewel is home to Roman villas, Renaissance summer houses, and also has the oldest public theatre in all of Europe, founded way back in 1612 in Hvar Town’s historic core.

February the 11th, 2026 – More geothermal energy sources have been discovered in Croatia, more specifically in the continental part of the country close to Virovitica. As Sinisa Malus/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, geothermal energy could become an extremely important Croatian energy asset in the coming years, with more and more sources being found in different areas of the country. Last year’s drilling in four different cities yielded some very encouraging results, and drilling has recently begun at yet another new location – Virovitica. Exploratory work has officially begun to test the geothermal potential of the VirGT-1 well, which is the first step towards