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For us, every day is travel advisor day, but May 3rd is a special day to recognize and celebrate not only our team of travel advisors here at Largay Travel, but also our global community of travel industry colleagues, advisors, suppliers and clients that we have the pleasure to collaborate on incredible travel experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Our advisors play a critical role in getting to know the wants and needs of each of the clients they work with and use their knowledge, connections and expertise to cut through the clutter and save time and stress during […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
As Earth Week wraps up, we take the time to remember that stewardship of the Earth should be in our thoughts always. By introducing us to other lands and cultures, travel gives us a deeper appreciation for our planet and all it contains. Our visits make an impact on the destinations and on the Earth as a whole, and we strive to ensure we leave places better than we found them. Several destinations are particularly adept at making their tourism offerings eco-friendly. Costa Rica This land of extraordinary biodiversity contains 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges and eight biological reserves […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
As a member of the Virtuoso Travel Network\u00a0 we are proud to fully support and embrace Virtuoso’s sustainability mission of providing our clients with more meaningful travel experiences that allow them to explore the planet responsibly in a way that protects the planet, supports local economies both during their trip and after and preserving the cultural heritage of the places they travel to. Sustainability is a core value that influences both Virtuoso’s and our everyday business decisions and by choosing to work with and highlight travel suppliers who are champions of sustainability allows us to play an important role in […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Americans are traveling at an unprecedented rate this year as the post-pandemic surge continues. After huge lulls in 2020-21, they\u2019re dusting off their passports and getting ready to set out. In a lot of cases, they\u2019re discovering those passports are expired or about to expire. In record numbers, they\u2019re applying for renewals with the State Department.\u00a0 Overwhelmed by requests (more than half a million in some weeks over the winter) and still understaffed after pandemic cuts, the State Department has announced that routine applications are taking 10-13 weeks to process and that expedited renewals are taking seven to nine […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Asian countries have been among the most cautious in ending COVID restrictions and freely welcoming travelers once again. We\u2019ve already mentioned how in-demand Japan is, and that it\u2019s essentially full for the summer. If the Land of the Rising Sun is on your radar, the time is now to start planning for late 2023 and 2024 to secure space. It\u2019s not the only Asian country enjoying a surge in popularity with most travel requirements removed. Thailand A journey through Thailand encompasses spectacular beaches on the islands in the Andaman Sea and in the Gulf of Thailand, floating markets in Bangkok, […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Anyone who loves Paris watched mournfully as the roof of Notre-Dame burned in April 2019, with the Gothic cathedral\u2019s spire falling before the flames went out.\u00a0 Those same people have been heartened to hear that the iconic landmark will reopen by the end of 2024, French officials announced last week. The roof is being reconstructed to match its previous state after lengthy discussions about how best to restore the cathedral, work on which began in 1163. That includes the 315-foot spire, which was added in the 19th century. It also will include oak in the roof framework, as in the […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Whoever you travel with, you don\u2019t come back without some part of you changed. There are many ways to travel, and many possible companions, and we celebrate them all. But there\u2019s nothing like solo travel to make you take a long look at your life and do some self-examination. Perhaps it\u2019s coming in the wake of a major life change, maybe you just need some time to yourself, nobody else\u2019s schedule lined up, or maybe you\u2019re just single and this is how you like to travel. Whatever your reasons, there can be a lot of advantages to solo travel. First […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Yes, you\u2019re sure to get a couple of stares as you board a plane with little ones. They probably won\u2019t be perfect angels the whole flight. There\u2019s a lot of stuff to pack for them, and you might forget a thing or two. A shift in time zones might screw up their sleep patterns for a few days. Despite all this, traveling with kids is absolutely, positively worth it. From a parent\u2019s perspective, of course, there are precious memories you\u2019ll treasure all your life. The kids will have those too, if they\u2019re old enough to remember, but even if not […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
The images you\u2019ve seen of turquoise waters lapping up on white sand, the ones that look like the platonic ideal of \u201cbeach,\u201d there\u2019s a strong chance they\u2019re from Turks & Caicos. Long white sand beaches overlooking that tranquil turquoise water have long been the islands\u2019 calling card.\u00a0 You fly into Providenciales, known as \u201cProvo\u201d to the locals, where luxurious resorts line the spectacular Grace Bay Beach. Caicos Dream Tours provides personalized snorkeling, fishing charters and water sports adventures around the island. Charter a boat and cruise around the Caicos Cays, low-lying oases of rock, sand and scrub, each with their […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Starting in early 2024, your trips to Europe likely will involve an extra step. It\u2019s not super complicated, but if you don\u2019t check it off your list, you might not be allowed in. ETIAS is a visa waiver that will allow Americans to travel freely throughout the Schengen area (currently at 27 member countries throughout Europe) for up to 90 days. The ETIAS process is easy. There\u2019s an online application to fill out and a fee of 7 euros (about $8). You\u2019ll need a valid passport good for at least three months after your departure from the Schengen zone, and […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Sustainable travel has grown steadily in popularity over the last several years, and as big advocates of the practice, we are thrilled. Some of our favorite companies to work with are the best of the best in the world of sustainable travel. We were very excited to see that a new study by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Trip.com Group and Deloitte found that 69% of travelers are actively seeking sustainable trips. About 75% of travelers are considering traveling more sustainably in the future, and 60% have chosen sustainable options for their travel in the last couple of years.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
There\u2019s a reason so many great cities are built along rivers. They provide natural highways to go from the city to the country and to other cities. They offer majestic views. Beyond the practical, rivers make life along them much more pleasant. So it\u2019s no wonder so many travelers take to river cruises. They can bring you into the heart of a destination, telling the story of the place along their bends. Some of our favorite lines have introduced new ships and itineraries that river cruise enthusiasts should check out. Viking The new 82-passenger Viking Osiris debuted late last year […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
Finally, Japan is fully open to visitors who are on an organized tour or traveling on their own. And while there is no longer a daily cap on how many travelers can enter the country each day, Japan is open to the whole world and a lot of people are trying to get in. As a result, there is a logjam, and our partners on the ground in Japan advise us that they cannot take any more bookings before autumn. However, we still want you to be able to experience this magnificent country, so we urge you to begin making […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
With the world back at our fingertips, we\u2019re anxious to explore as much as we can this year. Our lists have only gotten longer since a significant stretch of downtime, and we could only check so many boxes off in 2021 and 2022. The world is full of places and cultures to savor, which is why we love travel so much. We limited ourselves to one place per continent for this list, only because we have to draw the line somewhere.\u00a0 Morocco You\u2019ll find a convergence of cultures in the northwest corner of Africa. From Morocco\u2019s northern tip you can […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
The easiest New Year\u2019s resolutions to keep are the ones you really want to do, the ones that provide the proper motivation. Unless your heart is in it, odds are against anyone sticking with their resolution for the whole year. We\u2019d be willing to bet you\u2019d like to spend more quality time with your family. We imagine you\u2019d like to spend more time away from work and its associated stresses. You\u2019d probably prefer to spend your precious time relaxing and focusing on the things that matter with the people who matter most to you.\u00a0 So this year, make a resolution […]<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>