An Audio Vacation: Top Travel Podcasts
Did you know that you can embark on a European escape while emptying the dishwasher? Or learn about the latest from the lido deck as you drive to work? How? By plugging into the wonderful and vast world of travel podcasts. Below are a few podcast favorites that tell stories of people and places from […]
Travel Inspired Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you may be asking yourself what to get the mother figures in your life this year. From travel advisors, to travel lovers, our gift guide is perfect for showing your love and helping them make the most of their next getaway. Gifts for Packing like a Pro […]
Travel Smarter with a Travel Advisor
Think about the services you rely on in life: your doctor, your accountant, your hairstylist or barber. Trust is the key to your connection with these professionals. Your health, your financials, and your hair shouldn’t be left to just anyone. The same is true for your vacation, whether it be a Caribbean cruise or a […]
A Look at Beaches Resorts’ Autism Program
Beaches Resorts touts the Caribbean’s first autism-friendly kids camps, aligned with the Advanced Certified Autism Center (ACAC) and recognized by The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For families of children with special needs, including those with ASD, this means that a safe, inclusive, and fun vacation for all is within reach. […]
A Introduction to Selling Sustainable Travel
The travel industry has a major impact on our planet’s resources, and environmental responsibility is something that should be encouraged all year long. What do travel advisors need to know about selling sustainable travel? Watch our Travel Agent Tips video with Bill Coyle and keep reading to learn more. What is sustainable travel? On the […]
Cozy Travel
Hygge, the Danish concept of coziness that stirs pleasant feelings of contentment, has become a global phenomenon over the past few years. With numerous how-to books on the market, YouTube channels dedicated to the creation of cinematic hygge masterpieces, and social media accounts that showcase hygge at home, coziness is celebrated more than ever. But […]
Tips for a Smooth First Day of Vacation
You’ve spent months making arrangements for your upcoming vacation. The flights have been arranged, the transfers booked, and the excursions selected. You’ve strewn clothing around your bedroom making decisions about outfits, reserved your pet’s spot at the local animal care facility, and packed your carry-on bag with love and care. You have checked and re-checked […]
Tips When Using a Mobility Scooter on a Cruise Ship
By Brian G. Miller, The Travel Tutor Have you put the brakes on taking a cruise because you use a mobility scooter at home and don’t think you can take it on board? Or maybe you think you can’t do all the walking and standing that today’s mega-ships require? Here’s good news: using mobility scooters has […]
7 Things Travelers Need to Know about Passports
It’s always rewarding to plan a client’s first family vacation or book that bucket list trip they’ve been dreaming about for years. If your clients are new to international travel, passports can be confusing. The following tips will help you keep your clients informed about passports before they head abroad. 1. Where can you apply […]
Packing a Ready to Go Bag
In a previous post, I shared some tips for packing a traveling pharmacy, a bag of medications that I take along with me on our family adventures both near and far. In addition to this small pouch, I travel with what I call my “ready to go” bag, a second zippered pouch that houses the […]