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. 

There’s a…

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…

I love castles! I'm not sure when my fascination started, but I suspect it may go all the way back to my childhood and my love of princesses- Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and others. I have been seeking out and…

In these very unusual times when we are all just starting to venture out a little from the safety of our homes, I thought it might make sense for me to start back at square one. I’m usually writing about…

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…

Now that our world is beginning to open up again, many of us are looking forward to our first trip. Most travel experts believe that many Americans will be looking for a destination not far from home. The "new normal"…

In this busy holiday season, the last thing you need are problems when you travel. Even if your trip is perfectly planned, making a few bad decisions can ruin a vacation. Here are the things you DON'T want to do!

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I recently came across an article about a study conducted in Japan that I'd like to share. Thirteen students were blindfolded and told that their right arm was being rubbed with a poison ivy plant; however it was actually rubbed…

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…