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Travel Trends and What’s Coming in 2025

Don’t you just love the energy and excitement that comes with the start of a new year? Thinking about our plans for 2025 brings us so much joy, and there truly is so much to look forward to in the coming months.  As you sit down with your calendar and consider the year ahead, why not start thinking about your vacation plans?   Here’s a look at what will be new and hot in 2025, along with some anticipated travel trends.  New resorts we are keeping an eye on:  Secrets Baby Beach Aruba photos courtesy of Hyatt Inclusive Collection The warm,…
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Grateful for Travel Experiences

Express gratitude for the greatness of small things. – Richie Norton When you think about your past travel experiences, it’s easy to reflect on them abstractly and sum up each with a generic statement like, “Wow, our Antigua trip was amazing” or “We had so much fun at Walt Disney World.”  But really, what makes travel incredible are the little moments of sheer joy that add up to amazing memories. Grateful for Special Moments While Traveling When you take a moment to remember your last vacation, think about and be grateful for the small things that made it so special:…
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5 Great July 4th Fireworks Displays Around the USA

There is no shortage of fireworks displays around the country for the Fourth of July festivities. With numerous cities boasting big, brilliant shows, a patriotic evening out is likely within reach. Here are a few of the USA’s most spectacular offerings: New York City, New York (Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks) The jaw-dropping 25-minute display features thousands of booms and effects set to both patriotic and popular music. Fireworks are shot from barges stationed along the East River near midtown Manhattan, permitting multiple viewing locations. This show is also broadcast live on NBC for those who prefer to watch from…
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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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The “Do-Nothing” Vacation

Traveling allows us to immerse ourselves in new cultures and experiences, learning about both the world and ourselves simultaneously. Rigorous sightseeing permits viewing lots of landscapes and landmarks, maximizing our time away so we can see as much as possible during our (often too short) vacation time. We feast, we snap photos, we journal, we learn, and we return home, our minds and hearts full of the moments we just shared. These trips can be life-altering, exceptionally humbling, and incredibly magical. But sometimes we crave ultimate relaxation. A life reset. A chance to recharge our batteries by unplugging and detaching…
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