Airlines have terminology that is difficult to understand. Sometimes it feels like they've created a language all their own. It can definitely make the rest of us confused sometimes! Let's discuss some of the common terms you'll hear. 

Types of…

Here is a question I get asked all the time. "Should we wait until closer to our travel dates to book our travel so we can get last minute deals? The answer is a resounding “No!”  Your vacation time and…

Traveling long distances can make anyone tired, but it affects some people more than others. Jet lag isn't a myth; it's a real thing and there are ways to make it better. 

The official definition is "a temporary sleep problem…

Planning a trip to a faraway place is exciting, but many travelers dread the long-haul flights. To arrive feeling rested and ready to explore, you’ll need to sleep on the plane, but that can be tricky. Noisy neighbors, turbulence, crying…

You’ve arrived on vacation, but your luggage decided to go its own way. How do you keep from panicking at the thought of a vacation without your clothes and essentials? This happened recently to someone on a trip with us…

If you're looking to drastically speed up your travels- these two programs are what you need! They’re both five year memberships and are fairly inexpensive, but they have very different purposes. Here are the basics of both programs and the…

Traveling with kids, especially taking a long international flight, can be tricky—little ones just don't understand the necessary logistics of getting from point A to point B. Of course, you want the experience to be as smooth as possible for…

2022 offers many destinations that are now ready for us to enjoy. If Europe has been on your bucket list, it is now open with fewer restrictions. A visit to Europe will offer epic history, fairytale castles, Mediterranean sunsets, and…

Once upon a time, only extremely wealthy people chartered private flights. Today that fact has changed and the private jet industry is currently booming. Many people think that the costs of hiring a private plane is out of reach, but…

You may have heard last week that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day and that's supposed to mean six more weeks of winter. If it's any consolation, Phil's predictions haven't been all that accurate over the years. However…

2021 was not the travel year most of us hoped for, but hopefully 2022 will be a year filled with new travel experiences. Vacations256 has already planned some spectacular vacations for our clients and ourselves and are looking forward to…

If the last few weeks are any indication, it could be a record setting holiday season for air travel. Even though the airlines have said they’ll be sufficiently staffed to handle the crowds in the coming weeks, you'll still want…

The European Union has dropped the U.S. from its list of Covid-safe countries.  What does that mean for you? 

While this is not very happy news, it's important to understand that each country will decide how to handle incoming travelers…

COVID-19 is once again creating havoc with travel plans, but this time it's the Delta Variant that's causing the problems. Some travelers who have had reservations for months are now seeing cancellations or threats of cancellations. Others simply don't feel…

When you book a flight, you have to make a lot of decisions. Do you want to book an basic economy ticket to save money? Do you want a seat that will give you a little extra legroom? Is it…

Now that the world is opening again and emerging from Covid, one thing has become clear- it's time for the bucket-list vacation!  After a year and a half of cancelled plans, travelers are anxious to fulfill their biggest, over-the-top travel…

This last year has shown us—more than ever before—why we all need a bucket list. In 2020, vacations were cancelled, families and friends were unable to visit one another, and weddings and other social events were postponed. But, more than…

If we've learned anything after a year of staying home, it's how much we like to get away. With the CDC restrictions easing and more people being vaccinated by the day, travel is surging! If you’re looking to get away…

Since the world turned upside down, planning a vacation to Hawaii has proven to be a challenge. For several months, the only way to enter Hawaii was with a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Then, a reopening date with an option to…

Did you know that googling “Where should I stay on Maui?” will return 7.7 million results? In this age of information overload and pandemic-related uncertainty, we believe travelers can benefit from personalized vacation-planning help now more than ever. There are…

It’s finally happening- people around the U.S. are looking forward to traveling again! More and more of us are getting vaccinated each day and celebrating that fact by booking flights, reserving hotels and resorts, and making lists of all the…

Try to Remain Calm 

The first thing to do is realize that your luggage is probably not really lost. Airlines rarely lose luggage for good. SITA, a specialist in airport transport communications, says airlines temporarily lose about 6 bags per…

2020 has definitely taught us not to make predictions. However, it's just our nature to have questions, and everyone wants to know how travel will be affected the rest of the year. You can read many opinions, but I've compiled…

As you might have heard by now, beginning January 26th, the U.S. government will require all inbound international passengers to test negative for COVID-19, and present proof, before boarding flights into the United States, including Americans returning from abroad. This…

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…