Alison Townson, Author at My Travel Tweaks

The Best East Coast Vacation Destinations for Every Type of Traveler in 2025

East Coast Vacation Destinations That Locals Actually Love (And Tourists Keep Missing) Every summer, roughly 50 million Americans pack their bags for an East Coast vacation — and most of…

Alison Townson June 19, 2026

Seasonal Travel Travel Tips

Places to Go in November That Actually Make Sense for U.S. Travelers

Places to Go in November — The Destinations U.S. Travelers Are Sleeping On This Fall Three years ago, my sister Rachel called me from her couch on a random Tuesday…

Alison Townson June 18, 2026

Seasonal Travel Travel Tips

The Real Best Places to Visit in July USA That Deliver More Than Just Heat

Best Places to Visit in July USA — Where Americans Are Actually Going This Summer My friend Carlos made the same mistake three summers in a row. He'd book Miami…

Alison Townson June 18, 2026

Seasonal Travel Travel Tips

The Smartest Answer to Where to Travel in November for U.S. Travelers

Where to Travel in November — The Destinations U.S. Travelers Keep Overlooking My neighbor Tom booked a trip to Costa Rica last November almost by accident. His original plan was…

Alison Townson June 18, 2026

Seasonal Travel Travel Planning & Tips

Where to Go in December in 2026 — U.S. Travelers Have More Options Than They Think

Where to Go in December — The Best Trips U.S. Travelers Are Actually Booking This Winter Last December, my friend Dana almost canceled her vacation entirely. She couldn't decide between…

Alison Townson June 18, 2026

Travel Planning & Tips

Places to Travel Without a Passport That Deliver a Real International Feel

Places to Travel Without a Passport — Every Option U.S. Citizens Have in 2026 My colleague Jamie had booked flights, reserved a hotel, and told her entire office about her…

Alison Townson June 18, 2026

Seasonal Travel

Where to Go in January — The Month Most U.S. Travelers Underestimate

Where to Go in January — The Best Destinations After the Holiday Rush My friend David books a January trip every single year without fail. Not a big trip. Not…

Alison Townson June 17, 2026

Seasonal Travel

The Best December Travel Destinations That Actually Fit Every Type of Traveler

Best December Travel Destinations for U.S. Travelers — Warm Escapes and Winter Magic in 2026 My brother-in-law Paul books his December trip every August. Not because he's a planner by…

Alison Townson June 17, 2026

International Travel

The Best and Most Good Places to Go in South America Right Now

Good Places to Go in South America — A Practical Guide for U.S. Travelers in 2026 My friend Elena spent six months talking about going to South America before she…

Alison Townson June 17, 2026

Travel Destinations

Best Places for Spring Break in 2026 — A Destination Guide for Every Type of Traveler

Best Places for Spring Break in 2026 — A Destination Guide for Every Type of Traveler My college roommate called me in February in a mild panic. She had five…

Alison Townson June 17, 2026