Tag Archives: Crowds

Skip Amsterdam! These 5 Alternative Dutch Cities Have Prettier Canals & Less Crowds

Panoramic Canal In Leiden, Netherlands

Share The Article Picturesque canals running along slender, muted-toned buildings, winding bike lanes, and stroopwafels straight from the market: for the casual traveler, that’s Amsterdam summarized, but what if I told you the same thing applies to (pretty much) every other Dutch city? Unlike countries such as France, Italy or Spain, where you get more variation, contrast, […]

Secret Mexico Beach Town With Stunning Lagoons & No Crowds Revealed As Top Winter Getaway

Panoramic view of Celestun, Mexico shoreline

Share The Article Don’t know where to go in Mexico? We got you! Sometimes Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta just don’t cut it when you’re craving an adventure. Rather than sitting poolside all day catching up on your new book, a whole other world awaits that will get your adrenaline pumping. Mexico isn’t nearly as […]

5 Lesser Known Destinations In France for Cheaper Prices & Smaller Crowds

Historic Buildings In Bayonne, France

Share The Article France may be the most visited country in the world, playing host to over 100 million guests annually, and listen, we get it: From the elegant Haussmann-designed boulevards of Paris, down to Nice’s scenic Promenade des Anglais, stretching along a turquoise Mediterranean, there’s plenty of Old World charm to be admired in […]

Forget London! This Coastal Town Offers Smaller Crowds & Medieval Charm

Coastal Village In Cornwall, England

London is a bucket list destination for millions of Americans, and listen, we totally get it: who doesn’t want to risk a cheeky selfie with a red telephone box, stroll along the Thames riverfront, or witness the change of the Royal Guard with Buckingham Palace for a backdrop? The sad reality is, there are two […]

Discover 3 White-Sand Beach Towns With No Crowds In The South’s Trendiest State

Kites flying in Long Beach, MS

You may have heard this week that Mississippi may be the wrong place to swipe right on Tinder, but there’s no denying “The Magnolia State” is the Gulf’s booming hotspot this summer. Last month, we at Travel Off Path revealed a surprising report showing tons of vacationers opting for Mississippi’s sprawling white-sand coastline over far […]

Move Over Gulf Shores! Visit Alabama’s Secret White-Sand Island To Avoid The Crowds

Aerial view of Dauphin Island, Alabama

Gulf Shores got the memo. Visitors were tired of making road trips every summer, mainly as inflation steered gas prices to new highs. While not everyone can fly to Gulf Shores, flights are growing to this Southern paradise’s new commercial airport anchored by the increasingly popular budget airline Allegiant. With 9 total direct flight options […]

This Stunning Florida Hideaway Has A Beachside Castle & No Crowds

Vilano Beach, FL aerial view

Finding something new in America’s oldest city seems like a tall task, but what about one of Florida’s undiscovered beach towns, a stone’s throw away? St. Augustine falls to the wayside for many Florida visitors, with that one amusement park with smiling giant rodents and Miami’s vibrant nightlife attracting partygoers like moths to a flame. […]

Move Over Lisbon! These 4 Gorgeous Towns Offer Medieval Charm & Smaller Crowds

Panoramic View Of Obidos, Portugal

Home to a picture-perfect Old Town of rolling hills, Baroque churches, and a scenic riverfront, it’s safe to say Lisbon is easily one of the most incredible city breaks in Europe. As charming as it can be, it’s also worth pointing out that Lisbon has now become one of the most overtouristed cities in the […]

Move Over Capri! This Gorgeous Italian Island Has Cheaper Prices & Less Crowds

Panoramic View Of Portoferraio In Elba Island, Italy

Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets, lemon sorbet, served in actual lemon shells, and of course, the postcard-ready pebbly beaches hugged by azure seas… There are many reasons why Capri is on everyone’s bucket list these days, but it’s not Italy’s only idyllic island getaway on offer. Gorgeous as it may be, however, the jet-setting spot […]

Waterfront Delights & No Crowds: Travel Experts Crown Unknown City As California’s Top Getaway

Boats on Petaluma, CA waterfront

We at Travel Off Path reported on one of the best idyllic escapes from San Francisco’s bustle a few months back, peeling back the curtain for the charming urban island of Alameda. Since then, more travel experts (not as insightful, of course 😜) have crowned another San Francisco ‘burb as California’s top getaway. Lying north […]