Why you might want to consider Traveling Solo When you deserve a bit of self-indulgence, there is nothing like solo travel. Take the time to discover your favorite activities and learn about your inner self. Meet new people, experience new things and spend time with yourself. The ultimate self-indulgence is experiencing YOU. Solo Travel is becoming a huge part of the travel market, and our suppliers are taking notice. In this blog, we [...]
What are Colorstreet Nail Strips? Discovery..... A bit of background on how I discovered the world of Colorstreet. My friend Kaydee had a nail bar (Facebook nail polish party) and invited me to shop. I love bright, shiny nail polish, so when I shopped the glittery colors and designs grabbed my attention first. I bought my first Buy 3 Get 1 FREE set of 4 and once I got it, KayDee [...]
Cruise ships will be setting sail again from U.S. port cities. The European Union is opening up to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers. Some countries are dropping their pre-arrival COVID testing if you are fully vaccinated. For some you still need to quarantine unless you present your negative PCR test. Still others are outside the box and are now requiring proof of medical insurance in case you get COVID while in their country. And all [...]
I saw a great meme on Facebook the other day, posted and shared by several of my Travel Advisor friends. “Client: I am trying to book a last minute trip after the pandemic. Any good deals? Travel Advisor: Remember back in April when you were trying to find toilet paper? It’s kinda like that.” While I am super happy that the world is opening up and the possibilities for more places [...]
The other day I was reading an article written by a popular consumer advocate for travelers, Christopher Elliott. Maybe you have seen some of his work on LinkedIn or Twitter. While most of the time I can agree with what he is saying, I thought I would share some of his opinions and give my take on them. This particular article that caught my eye was referring to airline ticket refunds and what to [...]
You're ready to jump in the car, pack some snacks and head on down the road. Good for you! It is time to get out of the house and at least do some sightseeing. I don't know about you, but I am growing a bit tired of seeing the four walls in my home office. I am ready to do some "Rockin Down The Highway". Thanks to one of my favorite bands, the Doobie [...]
It is safe to say that Travel Insurance is not a 'one size fits all' need. What works for one kind of traveler, may not work for another traveler. One big decision facing travelers right now is should I buy a policy with a 'cancel for any reason' option. The truth is that depends on what type of vacation you will be taking, what supplier you will be traveling with, and what Travel Insurance [...]
For the remainder of 2020 and possible into 2021, domestic travel is going to be more popular than it has been in quite a while. No long flights, possibly no flights depending on where in the states you want to visit. I have friends that drove from Phoenix to Moab, Utah visiting 2 National Parks along the way. Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. If you have never been to Utah, the red [...]
What really happened between the first of the year until now? One day I was happily attending a Hawaii Tourism Board event in Scottsdale and today cruise lines were told to pause sailings until late September. What happened? When 2020 began, my business was on track to bypass 2019 by tons! I was so excited to see how far I could go this year! Somewhere in the middle of everything the world came to [...]
Whether a weekend getaway with the girls, a week long couple retreat or a family adventure, there is always time to unwind and relax. Enjoy amazing places close to home! Time to hit the road and explore what our beautiful country has to offer! Here are 8 of our favorite hidden gems across the United States....so far! Get your drive on and hit the road! The Lodge at Blue Sky [...]
