Throughout Off the Beaten Path’s 30+ years there has been a clear common thread among our travelers: The desire for authenticity. Getting to the essence of a place has been Off the Beaten Path’s raison d’être since Day One, and we’re sure that is why curious and engaged travelers seek us out. Whether you want […]

Off the Beaten Path Custom Travel Planner Julianne Mohr recently returned from a scouting trip to Samoa. Here’s her report… I wasn’t sure what to expect when I stepped off the plane into the warm air of Samoa, but it didn’t take long to fall in love with this idyllic, friendly place. If you’re looking […]

When your family is ready for an entry-level adventure vacation, tiny Costa Rica is the perfect place to start. Costa Rica family vacations have it all, beaches, jungles, volcanoes, and abundant wildlife, all in one beautiful and relatively safe and compact package. Costa Rica has bestowed some of my kids’ favorite travel moments and memories […]