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International travel provides unique opportunities for fantastic adventures, experiencing new cultures, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. One complication is enough to flip the script on a trip and sends things spiraling. A journey abroad can be fraught with trials and tribulations, from unexpected delays and lost luggage to ill-stricken travel companions. Fear […]

It’s a numbers game. Data shapes our perceptions and informs our choices. Recent digits, like 19, have come to represent challenges while others, like 22, offer opportunities. As the Taylor Swift song says, “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22,” as in the Summer of 2022! The leisure season is fast approaching, and […]

Who hasn’t wished they could visit the worlds of their favorite movies or television series at one time or another? Plan an ultimate fan vacation and travel the movies by visiting the filming locations of the most iconic films and TV series! Tourism hasn’t quite reached the point where ‘traveling by map’ is a real […]

Aside from green beer, Irish-inspired clothing, shamrock shakes, and parades, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates more than 1,500 years of tradition for Irish Catholics and revelers of all stripes. March 17 honors the 5th-century death of the English-born saint. Captured and sold into slavery by Irish raiders as a youth, Patrick discovered faith through adversity. After […]

Smithsonian Magazine reported on a study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology proffers that individuals who participate in small creative projects will experience a sense of happiness regularly. Within the study, cooking and baking were one of those variables tested for a boost of serotonin. The control that comes with measuring ingredients and the […]

In 1885, the birthday of President George Washington became a national holiday in the United States. The event later became known as Presidents’ Day in 1971 after the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which cemented three-day weekends for the nation’s workers and a day to celebrate all US presidents, past and present. In […]

How does one prepare for a journey to destinations abroad? International travel is the ultimate enriching adventure full of cultural discovery, natural beauty, history, exotic foods, and YOLO moments! Preparing for such an event can invoke stress when preparing to leave home base. Start from a position of preparedness to safeguard your trip and maximize […]

Candy hearts and greeting cards bursting with romance (and cheese) adorn the retail shelves. Couples and singles alike prepare for Cupid’s big day out. Valentine’s Day in 2022 offers more than stale chocolates, cheesy one-liners, and wilting roses because the travel industry is back, baby! Like Eddie Money says, “I’ve got two tickets to paradise, […]

This next addition to the 2022 Book of Travel is sure to excite eager spring-breakers as the spotlight shines on the most popular international destinations. Remember when Spring meant an influx of domestic and international travelers? Echoes of those halcyon days are ringing through the upcoming travel season. Industry experts predict upticks in passport stamps […]

The first chapter in the book of 2022 finds the new year awash with fluctuating travel policies, sanitizing policies, and excited travelers eager to move on and get back to real life. According to ABC News, travelers have good news as the UK recently lifted COVID restrictions and will soon eliminate travel test requirements for the vaccinated. […]

With a collective sigh, the world bids farewell to 2021, a year viewed by many as slightly better than the last (insert 2021 trials). ·      Safeguard nature -conserve our fragile ecosystems ·      Combat climate change – reduce the carbon footprint of tourism ·      Empower communities – celebrate local cultures, improve livelihoods of host communities ·      […]

The pandemic continues to change the way people travel. Nations across the globe are requiring visitors to comply with proof of vaccination, negative COVID testing, and minimum travel insurance coverage mandates. Travel restrictions are creeping back into the conversation as COVID lingers like an uninvited party guest who won’t leave, drinks all the best booze, […]

For 5,000 years, the Inuit, Yupik, and Inupiat peoples weathered unrelenting conditions in the world’s coldest regions in domed shelters of packed snow and ice. What was once a matter of survival for these ancient settlers has evolved into Glacier Glamping (glamorous camping), and modern travel tribes are all about the fun of it! Glacier […]

The birds can have the South! Winter months signal a time for reflection as thoughts turn to the promise of a new year. A slip in one’s attitude for gratitude is understandable given the symphony of gloom emanating from media screens. The prospect of light piercing the darkness of 2020-21 is a dopamine boost for […]

It looks like business travel is on the rise. A recent Global Rescue survey shows companies are returning to the skyways and byways sooner than excepted. While the corporate traveler segment is far from a full recovery, experts say bleisure travel, a combination of business and leisure, will play a significant role in getting employees back to those halcyon days […]

Could it be that Airbnb’s and hotels are not fully reflecting the transformative nature of the travel recovery? In a time of global reprioritization, the travel industry is reinventing itself by prioritizing sustainability and redefining responsible tourism. The influence of which is nowhere better seen than in the rising popularity of tiny homes. These small […]

The travel industry is continuing its recovery by focusing on Travel with Purpose. Organizations in various destinations are offering travel packages designed for conscientious travelers who want to give back. Tourists and business professionals alike can support companies dedicated to causes improving the lives of individuals and communities. It’s time to pack for impact! From hotels and […]

After a year in which the World Travel & Tourism Council reported a loss of $4.5 trillion in receipts and witnessed the industry’s contribution to global GDP falling to 49.1%, many pinned their hopes on the Summer of 2021 for a long-awaited recovery. The travel and tourism industry stood as an enduring symbol of the post-quarantine movement […]

The definition of luxury travel is evolving. From grand adventures to secluded islands in the Maldives to private jet tours to locations straight out of a James Bond film, upper-echelon travel requires a level of affluence unavailable to ordinary tourists. Thirty-somethings account for 20% of all international tourists and have placed authenticity and sustainability at […]

Surprise! An average person’s idea of “adventure” or “extreme” sports may differ from those forged in the seas of insurance company cubicles. When it comes to adventure and sports-based travel, some caution and unique concerns may apply. It’s impossible to predict what may occur on once-in-a-lifetime adventures, from the mundanity of misplaced luggage to the […]