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 you pay attention to cruise news, you know that at the end of December, the CDC announced a recommendation that people avoid cruising. This, of course, comes from the recent rise in cases of the Omicron variant of Covid…

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. 

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 

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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…

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.

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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…

Everyone’s talking about the new Corona virus, and it can be hard to determine the difference between the facts and the myths. Sometimes officials take action based on scientific evidence, but often it’s in response to fear. Here’s what you…