Ask the ETW Agents: Pack Like a Pro

with tips from Bill, Kathy, Roberta, Lois, Paula, and Stephanie Your vacation is planned. You’ve bought a new swimsuit. Your suitcase is laying open on your bed, waiting for you to begin filling it with shorts, swimwear, and sandals. Your eyes scan your room, taking in the multiple piles of clothing heaped upon toiletries tossed upon shoes. Where do you begin? Let us help. We have many years of travel under our belts, and we have learned a thing or two over the years when it comes to making our packing lists and checking them twice. Here are some of…
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Travel Upgrades for a Memorable Vacation

How do you take a great vacation and make it extra special? It’s as easy as adding some travel upgrades! Even if you’re watching your budget, adding a few special touches can make all the difference in your travel experience. Those details are often the most memorable parts of your trip. Here are some of our advisors’ favorite ways to enhance your next getaway: Transportation Upgrades First-Class Flying – No one likes spending hours twisted up like pretzel, so get your trip off to a comfortable start by upgrading your airline seats. First class will provide the most luxury, of…
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A Tour of Italy with the Cleveland Singing Angels

Encompass the World’s Bill Coyle has just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime group trip, leading Cleveland’s Singing Angels choral performing group on a tour of Italy. Encompass the World won the bid to plan the Singing Angel’s annual trip, which was organized through the Globus Family of Brands. They spent three nights in Rome, three nights in Florence, and wrapped up the trip with three nights in Venice. The group of 49, including 30 students, landed in Rome on June 29th. One of the highlights of the trip came the following morning, when the Singing Angels performed for Pope Francis in…
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