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"Northern Lights 101: Planning Your Perfect Aurora Viewing Trip"

5/14/2024

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Advice on seeing the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are a bucket-list phenomenon for many travelers and Mother Nature's Most Spectacular Show. Seeing the sky painted with ribbons of color is an unforgettable experience and even better when shared with friends and family. 

Aha, but where, when and how to see best display you ask?  Rest easy and get ready for an adventure as we share insider tips on planning a trip to increase your chances of catching this natural spectacle with front row seats and making the most of your aurora-chasing adventure.

This guide will unveil the top destinations, optimal times of year, and provide essential tips, including the merits of a cruise for viewing these phenomena and how far in advance you should plan your trip.

Following are some of the best places and times to witness this marvel.  You can combine a Northern lights adventure with another great destination for even more fun. It's all about maximizing your trip routing and experiences. 


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Why We Travel...

7/10/2023

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Why We Travel

​We travel to escape the ordinary,
To see new places and meet new people.

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We travel to experience different cultures,
And to learn about the world around us.


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America's Largest Independence Day Celebrations

7/3/2023

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Break out your red, white, and blue and prepare to celebrate.   Every 4th of July, Americans celebrate their Independence Day and it is our the largest annual party across the nation.   

Fun Fact: even more than St. Patrick’s day, Cinco de Mayo, Christmas and Thanksgiving, more beer is consumed on the Fourth of July every year.   It is also the most popular U.S. holiday for grilling and barbecue so shop early for your beer and meat.  

Most towns and cities across America hold civic parades, festivals and celebrations and many families also have their own traditions.  However, 4th of July is also one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and planning an annual trip to see and experience how large cities and destinations celebrate is an awesome and inspiring family vacation.

Here is the list of the top 10 Fireworks displays in the USA not to miss... 


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Ultimate Greece Vacation Shopping Guide – Who, what and where to buy

4/11/2023

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Shopping in GreeceShopping in Greece
Besides vacationing in a movie set style location with fantastic Mediterranean culinary delights, Greece is also a shopper’s paradise with many types of stores and open-air markets to choose from.  

Featuring local and traditional boutique shops along with a modern mall and cosmopolitan designer fashion stores you’ll find all this and more to satisfy every taste and budget.

Shopping in Greece can be an all-day-long activity! Most shops are usually open from 9 o’clock in the morning until late in the evening, even on the popular islands.  Souvenir shops are the most popular shops in Greece, where you can buy sophisticated Greek souvenirs and local products that will remind you of your holidays!

Here is our Ultimate Guide to the best markets and shopping areas in Greece along with the most popular and authentic items to purchase and bring home.  


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Plan Ahead for Summer Travel

3/28/2023

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Plan Ahead for Summer TravelPlan Ahead for Summer Travel
The world is back open again and travelers are enjoying amazing new adventures, experiences and making new memories and global connections.   

​Travel numbers to many destinations are starting to compare and even surpass  pre-COVID numbers and major international events are enjoying great attendance numbers again.

If you plan on traveling this summer it is important to plan ahead as many popular destinations were totally booked up last year with limited availability.

Read on for our suggestions for summer travel planning..


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Top 5 Reasons to stay at an All-Inclusive Resort

2/6/2023

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Top 5 Reasons to Stay at an All-Inclusive ResorteAll-Inclusive Resorts
We love recommending and booking All-Inclusive Resorts and constantly receive great accolades. 

Besides great value and an easy final bill to reconcile, All-Inclusive Resorts offer many advantages compared to traditional resorts offering just a hotel room with all meals, beverages, taxes and other services charged extra as additional costs.  

All-Inclusive resorts are ideal for groups, families, friends and couples.     
 
The popularity and number of All-Inclusive resorts has really grown over the last 15 years and now includes resorts with many different styles and themes appealing to a wide audience. 

Some of the luxury All-Inclusive resorts have even earned the highly coveted 5-Diamond and 5-Star lodging rating elevating them to a super- elite status shared with the leading hotels and resorts around the world based on their excellent facilities, services, food and beverage. 

You’ll see even more All-Inclusive resorts opening up now that leading hotel companies like Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton are diving into this market to offer the all-inclusive concept to their large customer bases.   
 
In this article, you'll learn...

          - What is an All-Inclusive Resort?
  • - Types of All-Inclusive Resorts?
  • - Top 5 Reasons to vacation at an All-Inclusive Resort?
  • - Where are most All-Inclusive Resorts are Located?
  • - Best Way to Compare and Book All-Inclusive Resorts?


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Trending Travel Destinations

1/24/2023

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Wow. what a crazy but wonderful start to this year.  Every time I started writing this blog, new client trip and event requests kept coming in that required immediate action so this article was put on hold again and again.

​Fast Forward, finally have a chance to breath so wanted to provide our Top Travel Destinations

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Scotch Whisky vs Irish and USA Whiskey: What's the Difference?

11/14/2022

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Whisky or Whiskey?Whisky or Whiskey?
This question constantly comes up by our travelers to Scotland, Ireland, and areas of the American Bourbon belt like, Kentucky and Tennessee known for producing this popular amber-colored, malted beverage that has a long history within each region.  

So is it whisky or whiskey? Does it matter? Should you care? The answer is yes—to all of the above.  Read on and we'll explain.


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Top 5 Family Holiday Destinations

11/1/2022

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Considering a family vacation for the holidays? Where to go and what to do?

No worries, my family always traveled for the holidays and here are my top 5 Family Friendly Holiday Destinations. 

From snowy hallmark worthy scenery to warm tropical destinations, we have you covered for a festive time.  Kids don’t worry as Santa always knows where you’ll be so will never miss out on presents or a visit by St. Nick by being away from home.  Your entire family will have a great time and make forever memories with the unique experiences at these amazing destinations.  

The vacation can also be your gift to your family.  Ready, Let's Go....


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Advantages of Traveling with a Group

9/7/2022

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Fun Group Travel is Back!Fun Group Travel is Back!
Group Travel is back and getting to be even more popular now post Covid as travelers want to reconnect with people, places and experiences. Group Travel offers a fun, easy, affordable and smooth way to travel by yourself or with friends and family. Group Travel can also be an ideal solution when traveling to international destinations where you may not speak the local language, feel comfortable or safe getting around on your own.

Group travel opportunities are endless and are a great option for solo holidays, couples, single parent holidays, families, friend groups, last minute getaways, milestone events and much more. 

But what is Group Travel?  In short, Group Travel is defined by 10 or more individuals traveling to the same destination by not necessarily from the same location on a pre-planned, organized travel package, tour or event.   
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What are the advantages of Group Travel?  There are many, below we list the top 8 reasons travelers give for traveling as part of a group. 




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