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…

Big Ben, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye...the list goes on and on. There’s nothing quite like the experience of hopping on a red double-decker bus and seeing some of the most recognizable sights in the world…

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…

As you’ve likely heard, travel is booming this year. Because travel restrictions are dropping and places around the world have opened back up, many destinations are going to be sold out or very expensive. That along with soaring gas prices…

Budapest is high on my list of favorite European cities. It is a city of contrasts with culture and quirky blended together. The Danube River flows right through the middle of the city, which is full of beautiful architecture while…

There has been a huge surge of bookings to Europe this summer. Despite the war in Ukraine and the ongoing uncertainty with Covid restrictions, Americans are traveling abroad in record numbers. If you're making your first trip to Europe, avoid…

Cruising is more popular than ever right now and lots of cruisers are asking for cruise lines that are more all inclusive. These type of cruises can be a great value, and keep you from being nickeled and dimed during…

Ocean cruises have long been a popular way to vacation for a lot of reasons. They’re affordable, convenient, and offer travelers a fantastic getaway, usually to multiple destinations. What could be better than that? Well... maybe a river cruise! We…

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…

European vacation planning in our office has really escalated and many of our clients are adventuring abroad soon. One of the questions I get most often is whether travelers will need an adapter or a convertor or both while traveling…

European vacation planning in our office has really escalated and many of our clients are adventuring abroad soon. One of the questions I get most often is whether travelers will need an adapter or a convertor or both while traveling…

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…

I am three weeks away from my first river cruise since the pandemic began, and to say I'm excited is definitely an understatement. Since discovering this amazing way to see Europe a few years ago, river cruising has become my…

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…

With just a few keystrokes, you can find lots of cheap travel deals online. But travel advisors, believe it or not, have access to information unavailable to you to get better deals. Additionally, we receive daily deals via e-mails and…

Have you ever experienced unique Christmas traditions while traveling? Children in the United States sometimes believe that Santa Claus travels all around the world in one night. But in many countries, children don’t even know who Santa is or have…

River cruising is an experience like no other. It's a vacation that gives you a little taste of many cities and countries while your hotel travels with you, and it's a seamless travel experience that starts even before you step…

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…

If you want to visit some of the top tourist destinations in the world, the UK should be on your list! The United Kingdom consists of Scotland, England, Wales, and North Ireland, and has a mix of attractions that will…

As a travel advisor I travel a lot! I love that delicious feeling of anticipation for my next trip and staying in undiscovered hotels and resorts. I also enjoy the relaxing feeling of revisiting a hotel or resort that I…

The Galapagos islands, about 600 miles off coast of Ecuador, are truly special! Penguins, dolphins, sea lions, iguanas, tropical birds, and giant tortoises all live together in this destination on the equator. Their remoteness and the absence of human settlements…

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…