The Sunshine State Still Shines Brightest for Your Golden Years The Sunshine State Still Shines Brightest for Your Golden Years (image credits: pexels) While everyone talks about Florida as the obvious choice for retirement, there’s something most folks don’t realize about this tropical paradise. Naples, Florida, has now secured the No. 1 rank for retirement …
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Antelope Canyon, Arizona Antelope Canyon, Arizona (image credits: flickr) Here’s the shocker: those dreamy light beams only appear at certain times of day and certain months, and the rest of the time it’s just a very crowded slot canyon. Every visit is on a guided tour, single-file, with groups stacking up in tight corridors while …
The dream of pristine American beaches is colliding hard with reality in 2025. “What we observed in April was far and away greater than anything the satellites have recorded over the last 25 years and presumably ever as far as what would be expected” according to University of South Florida researchers. Meanwhile, accommodation costs are …
The Rise of Tulum as a Tourist Hotspot The Rise of Tulum as a Tourist Hotspot (image credits: unsplash) Tulum’s transformation over the past decade is nothing short of astonishing. Once a sleepy fishing village, this slice of paradise quickly became the number one escape for international travelers. In 2024 alone, more than 3 million …
Banff, Alberta Banff, Alberta (image credits: pixabay) Banff’s breathtaking landscapes have always made it a magnet for travelers, but lately, the sheer intensity of visitors is starting to take its toll. In 2024, the town saw a record-breaking 4 million tourists, a figure that’s almost unfathomable when you consider Banff’s small population. Locals are increasingly …
A Hidden Gem in the Heartland A Hidden Gem in the Heartland (image credits: pixabay) Tucked away in the rolling fields of northern Missouri, Brookfield is quietly drawing a new crowd: retirees from all over the country searching for peace and simplicity. With a population just over 4,000, this town is the kind of place …
Banff National Park, Alberta Banff National Park, Alberta (image credits: unsplash) Banff National Park, long celebrated for its breathtaking mountain scenery and turquoise lakes, is now facing severe challenges brought on by record-breaking visitor numbers. In 2023, the park welcomed over 4 million guests, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The surge has …
Valle de Bravo: A Nature Lover’s Paradise Valle de Bravo: A Nature Lover’s Paradise (image credits: pixabay) Valle de Bravo, located in the State of Mexico, has quietly become a favorite destination for those seeking both adventure and tranquility. According to the Mexican Tourism Board, over 1.5 million people visited Valle de Bravo in the …
Looking for ways to explore the world without emptying your retirement fund? You’re in the perfect position to discover that getting older comes with some incredible travel perks. On average, older adults will spend $6,659 on vacations this year, and nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans ages 50-plus plan on traveling in 2024. 52 percent of …
Canadian travelers are facing an unprecedented shift in global tourism in 2025. With Canadian sentiment cooling amid U.S. political rhetoric and policy friction, there are early signs that Canadians are beginning to look further afield, while 42% of Canadian travelers now rank safety and security as a leading determinant in making decisions in selecting overseas …