Some of us will attend in person and others will attend virtually, but we’re all geared for another Virtuoso Travel Week. It’s the time each year when we meet with hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and other suppliers to learn about the latest offerings in the world of travel. As travel advisors, we think […]
The first Friday in August marks International Beer Day, a time to enjoy a pint with friends and enjoy both the company and the craft that went into our favorite brews. For the thirsty travelers who would go to the ends of the earth for a nice glass of beer, these are some of the […]
You may have seen the scenes of hectic airports this summer, either on TV, online or witnessed them in person. People are traveling in record numbers and airports and airlines don’t have enough staffing to keep things running smoothly all the time. This had led to canceled flights and lost bags. It’s especially noticeable at […]
For the first time in 20 years, the euro hit parity with the dollar last week. The exchange rate, $1.20 to the euro just a year ago, reached 1:1 last Tuesday for the first time since December 2002. That drop has a lot of implications. For American travelers, it means your money goes further in […]
We repeat it every year, but it’s important information. If you have not started planning your festive season travel for the end of the year, you had better start now. We really mean it every year, but this year we really, really mean it. Travel has been so busy this year, we had several suppliers […]
We’re into another summer travel season, one unlike we’ve seen in at least three years, if ever. If you’ve traveled internationally, you know how many other people are traveling this summer as well. It’s night and day compared to the last two summers. And if you’ve tried to book an international trip only to discover […]
Milestones, they’re how we mark the big moments in life. We gather together to celebrate our accomplishments, including making another trip around the sun, and celebrating with our favorite people makes it all the sweeter. For a lot of us, the milestones are coming in bunches now because we couldn’t really party the way we […]
Cruising has been back for some time now, but cruising is back back. Several cruise lines have now resumed full-at-sea status, meaning all their ships are sailing itineraries across the globe. Seabourn, Silversea and Windstar all returned to a full fleet last week. Azamara, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean have had their entire fleets sailing since […]
Experiences, not things. That’s been the mantra of younger generations of travelers for years now. And you know what, they’re onto something. We had more than enough time to be at home and shop online for a couple of years. As one traveler told Virtuoso chairman and CEO Matthew D. Upchurch, “At the end of […]
Traveling internationally just got a whole lot easier. While many countries had dropped testing requirements for visitors, Americans and foreigners entering the U.S. by air still needed to present a negative PCR or antigen COVID test taken within 24 hours before their flight to the U.S. That requirement will be lifted as of 12:01 a.m. […]
You may have been on the fence about it before, but these days travel insurance is an absolute must. There is a long list of countries that now won’t even let visitors in without it. While we always plan the best trip we can for our clients, there are a lot of things that are […]
They don’t call Thailand the “Land of Smiles” for no reason. Thanks to the welcoming hospitality to the mouth-watering food to the beautiful landscapes and architecture, you’d have a hard time having a bad time on a journey there. The dry season from November to early April is the best time to visit, and you […]
