If you’re anything like me, your sense of wanderlust has been stronger than ever in recent months. There finally seems to be a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, things are slowly but surely returning to “normal,” and mannn those cheap flight deals are tempting. Let’s be honest, though: everyone else has the same idea. No matter how tempted I am, what makes me hesitate to hit “confirm” is picturing the overcrowded beaches, the sold-out tours, the traffic waiting to get into national parks, and hiking in a single-file line. Yuk. Does that mean I’m not traveling...

It’s safe to say that after 2020 – AKA the year that just wouldn’t end – people all over the world are experiencing a collective case of major wanderlust. Fortunately, infection rates continue to decrease and vaccines are being distributed on a wide scale, so international borders are slowly but steadily beginning to reopen to travelers. While that’s wonderful, it also means that throngs of people are flocking to well-known vacation destinations. Overwater bungalows, Caribbean islands, stunningly beautiful U.S. national parks, Iceland’s waterfalls, Santorini, and resort towns in Mexico have all seen historic tourism rates in the past year....