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 […]
It’s a scientific fact: Travel is good for your health. Even short trips have shown to reduce stress for weeks after travelers return home. Giving your brain a break and changing your state of mind can boost creativity and make you more productive. “Traveling provides our minds with time to relax and heal, easing worries […]
As more countries reopen to American leisure travelers, your options for travel this year are growing by the week. But you might find that your problem is no longer not being allowed in, but not finding space available in your preferred destination, or even your second and third choices. Demand is at all-time highs right […]
Every week is Travel and Tourism Week for us, but this week we’re celebrating it nationwide. It’s National Travel and Tourism Week, and it’s a great reminder that if you haven’t booked your travel for this year yet, it is time to contact your advisor. Summer season has filled up fast as eager travelers gear […]
After a lost summer season in 2020, the wild frontiers of Alaska were able to salvage a partial season last year, with great success. This year at least figures to offer a full summer of adventure — although you don’t have to limit your Alaska explorations to the warmer months. Alaska’s autumn colors are just […]
They call it the Eternal City for a reason. On April 21, Rome celebrates its 2,775th birthday, dating to its legendary founding in 753 B.C.E. This year, the city is emerging from another plague, one of many it has endured in its long history and making a glorious return to the world stage as nearly […]
Antarctica is a dream destination for countless adventurers. People have only been visiting for a couple hundred years since its probable first sighting in 1820, and the first confirmed landing didn’t occur until 1895. Today, there are far more comfortable ways to see the White Continent. How you go depends on your travel style. Most […]
After more than two years, the CDC has dropped its Travel Health Notice for cruising. “Travelers will make their own risk assessment when choosing to travel on a cruise ship, much like they do in all other travel settings,” CDC spokesperson Dave Daigle told USA Today. The move comes soon after the CDC moved cruising […]
