Retracing the queen’s travels
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London this week marks the farewell to a reign that lasted more than 70 years. She was in Kenya in early...
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Damien Martin
- Sep 14
- 3 min
Destination spotlight: Japan
You do need to be part of a tour, at least for the time being, but visiting the Land of the Rising Sun got easier last week, when Japan...
Damien Martin
- Aug 31
- 3 min
Educational adventures kids will love
Depending on where you live, school either just started or is about to. Kids are excited (or anxious) about a new year of learning, and...
Damien Martin
- Aug 17
- 2 min
Proposed rule would refund passengers for delayed and canceled flights
We’ve shared some tips with you this summer of navigating what can be a hectic flying experience. What we can’t do is keep airlines from...
Damien Martin
- Aug 10
- 2 min
Virtuoso Travel Week: What can we discover for you?
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...
Damien Martin
- Aug 3
- 3 min
Cheers to International Beer Day with these beer-based journeys
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...
Damien Martin
- Jul 27
- 2 min
Navigating air travel so you can enjoy the journey
You may have seen the scenes of hectic airports this summer, either on TV, online or witnessed them in person. People are traveling in...
Damien Martin
- Jul 20
- 2 min
It’s time to plan your travel for the holidays – and for next year
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...
Damien Martin
- Jun 15
- 2 min
The incredible value of experiential travel
Experiences, not things. That’s been the mantra of younger generations of travelers for years now. And you know what, they’re onto...
Damien Martin
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Why you should get travel insurance
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...
Damien Martin
- May 25
- 3 min
Temples and treasures of Thailand & Angkor Wat
They don’t call Thailand the “Land of Smiles” for no reason. Thanks to the welcoming hospitality to the mouth-watering food to the...
Damien Martin
- May 18
- 2 min
Travel makes you happy
It’s a scientific fact: Travel is good for your health. Even short trips have shown to reduce stress for weeks after travelers return...
Damien Martin
- May 11
- 2 min
Plan years worth of trips to maximize your return on life
As more countries reopen to American leisure travelers, your options for travel this year are growing by the week. But you might find...
Damien Martin
- May 4
- 2 min
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week!
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...
Damien Martin
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Destination spotlight: Alaska
After a lost summer season in 2020, the wild frontiers of Alaska were able to salvage a partial season last year, with great success....
Damien Martin
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Happy Birthday to Rome
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...
Damien Martin
- Apr 13
- 2 min
The different ways to see Antarctica
Antarctica is a dream destination for countless adventurers. How you go depends on your travel style.
Damien Martin
- Apr 6
- 2 min
CDC drops cruise Travel Health Notice
After more than two years, the CDC has dropped its Travel Health Notice for cruising. “Travelers will make their own risk assessment when...
Damien Martin
- Mar 30
- 2 min
Food & wine adventures in Chile & Argentina
For the intrepid adventurer, Chile and Argentina present a welcome challenge. The wilds of Patagonia have tall mountains and glaciers to...
Damien Martin
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Outdoor adventures in the Pacific Northwest
Towering mountains, ancient forests shrouded in mist and draped in moss, cascading waterfalls. You don’t have to journey to Middle-earth...