Demand for future travel is increasing and will likely outpace supply, even as more options reopen. Travel agents know that one of the most important preparations for future travel is ensuring you have the appropriate travel ID. No one wants to arrive at the airport for their long-awaited vacation, only to be denied boarding because of an issue with identification documents. Now is the time to make sure your identification documents are ready. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing delays in passport processing. Standard processing for new and renewal applications is currently reported to be 10-12 weeks, or 4-6 weeks if…
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How Travel is Good for Your Health
According to the U.S Travel Association, 768 million vacation days went unused by Americans in 2018. In addition, 55% of workers reported not using all of their accrued vacation days. In 2020, Americans are more stressed than ever. Time-consuming jobs combined with parenting and family life demands much of our time. Balancing working from home with homeschooling children and running a household is exhausting. Once you add daily chores and responsibilities to the schedule, we feel more strained than ever. It can be difficult to find time to relax and enjoy hobbies we love, and our health often suffers from…
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Your Travel Bucket List
When it comes to travel, a little planning can go a long way. That’s where the professional expertise and experience of a travel advisor is a must. Whether you’re a planner or the spontaneous type, you want a vacation that checks all of your boxes. Planning usually starts with a bucket list. Planning Your Travel Bucket List When was the last time you revisited your travel bucket list? If it’s been awhile or you don’t yet have one, ask yourself these questions and start dreaming about your next vacation: Which destinations have you always wanted to see? What experiences have…
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Introducing ROAM Magazine
It’s writing “vacation” on the calendar and excitedly counting down the days until travel. It’s the flutter of butterflies in your stomach as the plane taxis toward the runway. It’s waking up to sunshine and bird calls and hearing waves lap the shoreline. It’s having time to stretch, breathe, and relax with the people you love most. When we think about traveling again, we feel excited. When we think about treasured memories from past trips, we smile. We dream about our next adventures around the world. If you’re longing to travel like we are, we’d like to introduce you to…
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Dreaming About Travel
We may be housebound, but the spirit of travel remains within us. Dreaming about embarking on a journey to a new-to-you destination is invigorating for both the mind and soul. It is the perfect time to plan. Sharpen your pencil, grab a map, and imagine the possibilities for your next adventure, no matter how big or small it may be. Write a rough list. Make it long or keep it short, but brainstorm an initial list of any and all destinations that have been on your mind and in your heart. Go deeper. Are you drawn to the sea? Do…
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