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5 Trips to Take with Friends

With loved ones gathering again, it’s the perfect time for you to plan a trip with friends. Meeting in a special destination offers an escape from the day-to-day while experiencing a new destination and genuine quality time with one another. Sip on coffee or wine. Chat until long after the sun sets. Tour a new city together, popping in and out of boutiques. Relax side-by-side with an amazing view. Dance into the wee hours of the morning. The sky’s the limit when planning trips with friends! Here are five ideas for trips to plan with your friends: Iceland for Adventure…
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October’s Encompass Extra: A Sneak Peek

Encompass Extra is our monthly newsletter that provides readers with travel news, recipes, reading recommendations, destination spotlights, travel promotions, and more! Each newsletter is emailed to subscribers the first Thursday of the month. If you’re not receiving these emails, subscribe at the bottom of our homepage. This post is a sampling from this month’s edition. Crisp air and crunching leaves means fall is here! While you enjoy the splendor of the season, don’t forget to plan your winter vacation! Ideas for an incredible winter escape: The magic of a Disney or Universal vacation A relaxing post-holiday Caribbean cruise A winter…
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Falling for Your Next Adventure!

Autumn is upon us. The morning air is crisp. The leaves are slowly changing to vibrant shades of red and gold. The kids are buckling down in their studies. Football fans cheer at their televisions Thursday through Monday while indulging in slow-cooked meals. People line up at their local coffee shops for pumpkin spiced brews. For many people, fall is the best time of year. As for us…we love fall travel! In fact, in many destinations around the world, it is the best time of the year. Menus are spruced up with a hearty selection of homemade meals and the most robust…
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The World is Your Classroom

School is back in session for children around the country, but learning isn’t over when you’re an adult. The world is your classroom! Planning an adventure is the first step in broadening your horizons and improving your understanding of cultures and countries around the globe.  History and Social Studies It’s interesting to study the ancient Incan civilization of Machu Picchu, the beauty of the Taj Majal, or the architectural ingenuity of The Great Pyramids through textbooks and documentaries, but visiting these incredible sites (especially with a knowledgeable tour guide) and witnessing the history firsthand is truly mind-blowing. Visiting and touring…
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Preparing for the Unexpected

Preparing for the unexpected is an important part of taking trips, and as travel agents, we work hard to stay on top of situations that might affect the health and safety of our clients. For any destination, it’s important to stay healthy, to protect yourself, and be prepared to deal with unexpected events. When you’re traveling in the upcoming months, follow these seven safe-travel recommendations: 1. Purchase Travel Insurance Above all else, the best way to stay protected is to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance policies can provide protection and priceless assistance during medical emergencies, hurricanes and disasters, and other…
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