For most of our clients who haven't been, Alaska is on their bucket list. Over the years, we've sent lots of travelers to this great state and we've seen a far share of mistakes that people make when they travel…

2022 has definitely been the year of the travel advisor. Although it's been a hectic and busy year, agents are grateful that travel is back and booming. Most are seeing record-breaking bookings and a higher interest in travel than pre-pandemic…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Most of Europe is still open to Americans. But the requirements to get in are different for each country - and they're constantly changing. These are our top tips for booking a trip to Europe right now through 2022. 

Research…

With so many travel myths out there, it can be confusing to figure out what's actually true or not. Whether you’re traveling for the first time or have many trips under your belt, knowing the difference between fact and fiction…

Believe it or not, you can have a great trip to the Caribbean even during hurricane season. Here’s what you need to know before you go. 

Hurricane season spans from June 1 to November 30 and normally peaks in August…

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…

A trip to Alaska means you've got to do some planning to be prepared when you arrive. Here are ten things you should never leave behind when you pack for your Alaskan vacation. 

Waterproof Footwear 

Wherever your Alaskan travels take…

Most travelers love to kick back and enjoy alcohol on vacation, but many are not be aware that drinking can actually nullify their insurance if they aren’t careful. 

Most insurance providers consider intoxication an exclusion for all plans, from anything…

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…

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…

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…

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…