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Why You Can’t Afford NOT to Take a Vacation

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Last Tuesday was National Plan for Vacation Day. Did you know that was actually a thing?

It really is and is celebrated on the last Tuesday in January, as a day to encourage Americans to plan their vacation days for the whole year at the start of the year— and inspire them to use those days to travel.

Why? Because starting in 2015, when travel industry analysts began to track things like American vacation usage, studies were consistently showing that people weren’t actually using the vacation days that they had. Which is actually a pretty big deal – because taking much needed time off from work is good for us. Vacations increase both our physical and mental health, as well as positively affect our personal relationships, and even our job performance. Read more

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Seven Tips for Planning a Great Spring Break Vacation

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The calendar may say “January”, but this is the time of year when many folks are definitely thinking “spring” – specifically spring break travel. Whether you’re sick of cold, snow, and ice and are dreaming of warm and sunny beaches, or you just want to get away for a few days to relax and unwind, you’ll want to keep these tips in mind as you plan your spring (or late winter!) vacation. Read more

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Traveling and COVID – Winter 2022 Edition

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The beginning of every new year is traditionally a popular time to plan vacations for the coming year and while this year is no exception, COVID continues to hang over our heads and continues to affect how we travel.

As I have noted in the past, everything we have learned about travel in the past nearly 2 years, can be summed up in the following two statements:

  • Things are complicated.
  • Things can – and will – change.

As the pandemic continues to evolve and change, so has travel, as destinations, tour operators, resorts and hotels, airlines, theme parks, and cruise lines all work to find the right balance between staying operational, providing memorable travel experiences for their guests, and keeping everyone – both guests and employees – safe.

It’s a complicated and challenging scenario, and as the situation with the pandemic has changed, guidelines and protocols have adjusted. In some cases, many times. Read more

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Beat the Winter Blues with a Spring Break Getaway

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The holidays are over and a bright, shiny new year has begun. If you’re like many (or at least like me), this time of year my thoughts immediately turn to travel, because having something fun (and potentially warm) is the best way to get through the post-holiday letdown and those winter doldrums.

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Celebrating the Holiday Season at Universal Orlando Resort

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While spending the holidays in a theme park may seem like a strange way to celebrate, the fact is that places like Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World offer a number of fun ways to experience the season – without ever actually getting on a ride! Let’s take a look at some of the ways to get in the holiday spirit at the Universal Orlando Resort during the Christmas season. Read more

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