My Travel Tweaks

Is Puerto Vallarta Dangerous — The Real Answer With Current Facts and Safety Tips

By Alison Townson June 21, 2026

Is Puerto Vallarta Dangerous — An Honest 2026 Safety Guide for U.S. Travelers My friend Rachel had been planning a Puerto Vallarta trip for eight months — booked the flights,…

Long Weekend Next — How to Make the Most of Every U.S. Holiday Weekend in 2026

By Alison Townson June 21, 2026

Long Weekend Next — How to Make the Most of Every U.S. Holiday Weekend in 2026 My friend David marks every federal holiday on his calendar in January — not…

What Is QR Mexico and Why It Belongs on Every U.S. Traveler’s Radar in 2026

By Alison Townson June 20, 2026

QR Mexico — Everything U.S. Travelers Need to Know About Quintana Roo Before They Book My brother-in-law has been to "Mexico" four times. Every single trip was actually to QR…

Where to Go in Dec Without Paying Peak Season Prices — A Smart Traveler’s Guide

By Alison Townson June 20, 2026

Where to Go in Dec — International and Underrated Destinations U.S. Travelers Keep Missing My colleague Sarah has a December travel rule she's followed for six years running: go somewhere…

South America Vacations — What They Actually Cost and How to Plan One That Works

By Alison Townson June 20, 2026

South America Vacations — What They Actually Cost and How to Plan One That Works My friend Elena had been talking about a South America vacation for four years before…

East Coast Tourist Spots That Go Well Beyond New York and Miami

By Alison Townson June 20, 2026

East Coast Tourist Spots That Go Well Beyond New York and Miami My cousin Linda grew up in Ohio and spent years assuming the East Coast was a binary choice…

The Most Rewarding Places to Visit on the East Coast That Aren’t Times Square

By Alison Townson June 20, 2026

Places to See on the East Coast of USA That Belong on Every American's List Here's something that surprises people when they first hear it: the East Coast of the…

Where to Go in February When Winter Has Officially Worn Out Its Welcome

By Alison Townson June 19, 2026

Where to Go in February When Winter Has Officially Worn Out Its Welcome February is a peculiar month for American travelers. It's too late to feel festive and too early…

Best Places to Visit in January That Make Winter Actually Worth It

By Alison Townson June 19, 2026

Best Places to Visit in January That Make Winter Actually Worth It January has a reputation problem. Most Americans treat it as a month to survive — the credit card…

South America Travel Destinations That Will Permanently Rearrange Your Priorities

By Alison Townson June 19, 2026

South America Travel Destinations That Will Permanently Rearrange Your Priorities Here is a number that stopped me cold when I first read it: South America receives roughly 37 million international…

Is Puerto Vallarta Dangerous — The Real Answer With Current Facts and Safety Tips

Long Weekend Next — How to Make the Most of Every U.S. Holiday Weekend in 2026

What Is QR Mexico and Why It Belongs on Every U.S. Traveler’s Radar in 2026

Where to Go in Dec Without Paying Peak Season Prices — A Smart Traveler’s Guide

South America Vacations — What They Actually Cost and How to Plan One That Works

East Coast Tourist Spots That Go Well Beyond New York and Miami

The Most Rewarding Places to Visit on the East Coast That Aren’t Times Square

Where to Go in February When Winter Has Officially Worn Out Its Welcome

Best Places to Visit in January That Make Winter Actually Worth It

South America Travel Destinations That Will Permanently Rearrange Your Priorities

Natural History Museum Alive David Attenborough — Two Ways to Experience the Greatest Natural Storyteller of Our Time

Elf’d Up Is Chicago’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar and It Is Exactly as Fun as It Sounds

What Is Wandering Labs and Why Every U.S. Camper Should Know About It

The Real Story Behind Virgin River — Is It a Real Place and Can You Actually Visit