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3 Things We Love About All-Inclusive Resorts

What’s not to love about visiting a beautiful, lush resort that caters to your every whim or need? We love resort vacations, and book many for our clients all year long. Resorts provide an idyllic backdrop for honeymoons, friend getaways, family vacations, and group travel. In the cold winter months, they offer sun, sand, and blue sky as an escape from unrelenting snow and harsh temperatures. Here are three things we love about all-inclusive resort vacations… 1. Not Worrying About the Wallet! With almost all expenses for your resort vacation paid for in advance of travel, you can experience how…
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10 Summer Reading Recommendations for 2024

As the end of May approaches with the promise of summer vacations ahead, it’s time to start thinking about the books to keep you company for lazy mornings spent on the front porch or long drives on family road trips. We have ten recommendations for you as you plan out your summer reading list: Breezy, Beachy Reads For a bit of a mental break, why not turn to a playful and fun novel that is easy to dip in and out of as you enjoy a little pool time? The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center Emma has spent her life dreaming…
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5 Ways Traveling Helps Our Mental Health

Life has its share of stressful moments. You’ve probably said more than once, “I need a vacation.” Why is it that when we are stressed, we dream about getting away? Are people who travel happier and less likely to feel “stuck” or depressed? Are there benefits to traveling that can cure our worries and help us improve our well-being? It probably won’t surprise you that the answer is a resounding “yes,” but you might not know about the scientifically studied mental health benefits of traveling. To sum it up, vacations are one of the best ways to relieve the stress of…
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5 Things You Must Know About Planning a Trip to Europe

Traveling overseas to Europe is an adventure that requires significant preparation. Before you can stroll the cobbled streets of Lisbon, watch the gondolas float by in Venice, or sip wine at a café in Paris, you need to put some thought and effort into your travel plans. You need to make sure your documents/identification are in order. Before we even begin to discuss travel details, look at your passports. Are they in pristine condition with intact pages? When do they expire? Some countries require a certain timeframe for validity, and you don’t want to face issues boarding an aircraft due…
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Destination Spotlight: Ireland

Lush green landscapes dotted with castles, a charming and inviting pub culture, and friendly and hospitable people who love to laugh make Ireland a popular and beloved tourist destination. Distinctly Ireland: Waterford Crystal, whiskey, Guinness, St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Stew and Irish Soda Bread, shamrocks, Aran sweaters, Donegal tweed, and U2 Pop Culture Ireland Movies/TV Shows Filmed (At Least Partly) in Ireland: The Princess Bride (the Cliffs of Insanity scene was filmed at the Cliffs of Moher), Braveheart, Saving Private Ryan (the opening scene depicting the Normandy Invasion was filmed at Ballinesker Beach), Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern…
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