Do you need more luck or good fortune for the new year? Around the globe, the New Year is welcomed with many varied traditions. Here are a few - which international custom will you adopt to welcome 2021? 

In Spain…

Clients occasionally ask me why I call myself a luxury travel advisor. Do you know the definition of luxury? What defines luxury travel? You may be surprised to learn that the perception of luxury can be different for every traveler…

Even in the midst of a pandemic, Americans are traveling. While Thanksgiving travel was certainly lighter than usual, U.S. air travel hit its highest level since mid-March over the holiday and millions of Americans also traveled by car to join…

Aloha! On October 15, Hawaii reopened without quarantine to Americans who meet the pre-travel requirements including a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to travel. American Airlines now offers an option for a preflight rapid test administered by…

Remember that Beatles song that goes "I get by with a little help from my friends..."? How true is that in our everyday life? The value of a truly good friend is something you can't even express in words. I…

Precautions must be taken on all trips, but experts say train travel is considered very safe right now. If you haven't traveled by train, you just might enjoy watching the scenery pass at a slower pace. The following information comes…

Whether you're an experienced or beginner skier, or more of an expert hot cocoa sipper, there's an amazing ski destination in the U.S. for you. Vacations256 can help arrange much more than a hotel and lift tickets package. There are…

Hawaii is open again! Many travelers have been keeping a close eye on Hawaii and its process of re-opening to visitors and tourists. Since late March, there has been a 14-day quarantine, but now Hawaii has relaxed the mandatory quarantine…

This will be a unique holiday season as we all try to navigate how and whether we can safely visit our friends and family over the holidays. Is it smart to be gathering around the table with friends and family…

Lately, I've been doing a lot of day-dreaming about my next European trip. It's probably on my mind more these days, just knowing that we can't travel there. I've definitely been reminiscing about some of my favorite European cities. It…

Many are asking if you can obtain or renew your passport during the pandemic. The answer is yes, and here is what you need to know. All applications and renewals were suspended for the first several months of the pandemic…

What does the word "adventure" mean to you? Is it climbing up a mountain or bungee jumping in New Zealand? Is it surfing or riding a motorcycle? Is it backpacking across Europe with a group of friends? 

While all of…

While most of us are staying home this summer due to Covid-19, lots of people are feeling the pangs of wanderlust- especially people who would otherwise be taking their annual summer vacation. It’s especially disappointing for those who were looking…

For months, scientists have been hard at work trying to figure out what measures can help slow the spread of COVID-19. Should we wear masks? Should we lock down our states again? Should school start in the fall? What about…

Booking flights right now is the topic I get asked about more than any other. There's so much uncertainty at the moment, it’s key to make sure any travel plans are tentative. Book in pencil, not in pen. 

There’s a…

The stay at home orders imposed on all of us for the last three months have taken a toll. Many people have lock down fatigue, and the only cure for most is travel. For my clients, I’ve definitely seen the…

I love castles! I'm not sure when my fascination started, but I suspect it may go all the way back to my childhood and my love of princesses- Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and others. I have been seeking out and…

In these very unusual times when we are all just starting to venture out a little from the safety of our homes, I thought it might make sense for me to start back at square one. I’m usually writing about…

With so much uncertainty about traveling as our country opens up again, I have been getting lots of questions from clients. I have compiled a list of the most FAQs and my thoughts on each.

Should I plan a vacation…

Now that our world is beginning to open up again, many of us are looking forward to our first trip. Most travel experts believe that many Americans will be looking for a destination not far from home. The "new normal"…

In this busy holiday season, the last thing you need are problems when you travel. Even if your trip is perfectly planned, making a few bad decisions can ruin a vacation. Here are the things you DON'T want to do!

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I recently came across an article about a study conducted in Japan that I'd like to share. Thirteen students were blindfolded and told that their right arm was being rubbed with a poison ivy plant; however it was actually rubbed…

It’s more important than ever to go outside right now. The mental health benefits of nature can help calm the fear and anxiety caused by this pandemic. And with many of us stuck inside for the foreseeable future, going out…

Travel insurance can protect travelers from a big variety of issues. Most of the time, vacations run smoothly, and travelers return home with memories of a lifetime. But having the safety net of travel insurance provides peace of mind and…