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 [...]
"On September 22, 2020, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and its oceangoing cruise line members announced their adoption of a strong set of health protocols that represent core elements for returning to service in the Americas by the end of the year, pending support and approval of regulators and destinations. Resumption of operations in the Americas, the largest cruise market in the world, is a critical next step now that initial sailing has begun [...]
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 [...]
For years I have recommended that our clients try to plan their vacations at least 6 - 12 months ahead of time, if not more. I have long felt that was the best way to get the best choice of accommodations for which ever method of traveling they chose to do. Cruise ship staterooms, all-inclusive resort suites or seats on an airplane. It always seemed like good advice to me and what I do [...]
Virtuoso has given us a fun, interactive way to keep the travel dream alive while sharing ideas with family and friends. There is no limit to the amount of traveling companions you can invite. There is no limit as to the many destinations you can explore and save to your Wanderlist. There should be no limit to your imagination. This was created simply so you can find amazing places you can't wait to visit. [...]
Norwegian Cruise Lines knows the value of a partnership with Travel Advisors. They are one of our preferred supplier partners and we personally have sailed with Norwegian Cruise Lines 3 times recently. Freestyle is their way of cruising. They have sent us a great piece of information to share with all of you. Their hopes are that you too will learn the value of a partnership with your Travel Advisor. [...]
How To Save On Airfare If I have heard this once, I have heard this a thousand times. What is the best airfare to [ Insert Any City]. It is almost like some people think we are walking GDS systems and have every airfare memorized. There are many factors that will net you some savings when booking flights. Let's discuss the ones that I think are the most important to consider. Of course [...]
A post I read on social media: “I helped a buddy find a Vacation Deal the other day. He comes back liking the price but wants a breakdown of each item. I know what he is getting at. He wants to know how much are the transfers, sightseeing, etc… What?!! Really?!! I just created a master chef travel itinerary for you bud! So, I showed him the pic below and asked him ‘When you [...]
Merry Christmas When we were kids, we would spend hours listening to Christmas Carols and reading Christmas poems. Oh how I loved this time of year when I was young. The anticipation of Christmas morning and Santa Claus having been to our house. We had an artificial Christmas tree with Christmas ornaments and tinsel that were in my mom's family for years. Fragile bulbs and aluminum tinsel that we used year after year. [...]
