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Feb 1 2022

What to Expect When Planning an International Trip in 2022 

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…

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Jan 25 2022

Are Cruise Lines Being Treated Unfairly? 

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…

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Sep 24 2021

How Does Europe's Recent Announcement Affect Americans?

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…

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Sep 13 2021

How To Deal with a Trip Cancellation 

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…

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Sep 6 2021

What's Your Comfort Level Right Now?

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…

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May 17 2021

Ready to Leave the Country? 

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…

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May 11 2021

What You Need to Know Before Visiting Hawaii 

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…

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Apr 5 2021

Five Destinations That Are Great For a Return To Travel 

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…

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Jan 29 2021

Travel Predictions for 2021 

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…

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Jan 22 2021

The CDC Expands Requirements 

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…

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Nov 16 2020

Are Trains the Safest Way to Travel Right Now? 

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…

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Nov 2 2020

Aloha, E Komo Mai!  (Hello and Welcome!) 

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…

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Oct 14 2020

Can You Visit Family Safely During the Holidays? 

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…

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Aug 25 2020

Visit Alaska Without Leaving Home 

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…

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Aug 4 2020

Are Border Controls and Travel Bans Effective? 

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…

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Jul 23 2020

Booking in Pencil

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…

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Jul 7 2020

We Can Travel Now, but Should We? 

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…

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Jun 2 2020

Frequently Asked Travel Questions In Our Covid-19 World

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…

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Mar 30 2020

A Practical Guide to Getting Outside While Social Distancing

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…

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Mar 24 2020

What to Know About Travel Insurance During the Coronavirus Outbreak

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…

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Feb 27 2020

The Rising Toll of Corona Virus

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…

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