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When is the Best Time to Vacation in 2021?

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Hooray, you’re thinking of planning a vacation this year (since you missed out on traveling last year)! You know that now is the perfect time to plan and book your trip for 2021, you’ve got a destination (or 2) in mind, and you’re familiar with their cancellation policies should something come up to change your plans. So what’s next? Deciding when you want to go!

“But Nancy, I’m not sure when the best time is for me to take my vacation this year. Is one time of the year better than another?” I hear your question loud and clear, because it’s one I get asked all the time. So, let’s chat a bit about that today. Read more

Ready to Book Your 2021 Vacation? Here’s What You Need to Know About Cancellation Policies

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I think we can all agree that having something to look forward to right now is needed more than ever, so while we are in the opening days of 2021, there are many folks that are thinking vacations. Even if they don’t expect to travel until the summer, fall, or later, travel is so high on the list of things we missed last year, that the urge to start planning a trip – now – is huge! Read more

Covid Tests, Quarantine, and Planning Travel

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If you are thinking about any kind of travel – even if you’re looking at later into 2021 – chances are that how the current pandemic situation will affect those travel plans has crossed your mind. Even with the welcome news that vaccines are on the way, we know that it will be a number of months before we can all get back to “pre-pandemic” travel. So with all of that in mind, let’s talk today about COVID tests, quarantines, and travel – and what you need to know. Read more

Planning Travel in an Uncertain World

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about many things in our lives, from how we work, to how our kids learn, to how we shop, to what we do and where we go for fun. And it’s changed a lot about how we travel. In fact, it’s stopped a lot of us from traveling – or at least has changed our travel plans, in many cases, significantly.

Still, we love to travel – to have the excitement of having an adventure to look forward to, to see new places, and experience new things. So, while we are still in the middle of this pandemic, many folks are starting to – cautiously – look ahead to post-pandemic days and plan a vacation. Having something to look forward to not only feels great, but it also is proven to improve our mood significantly. And I don’t know about you but having something to improve my mood sounds like a great idea!

If this sounds like a great idea to you as well but you’re hesitant because things are just SO uncertain right now, then let’s chat about one of the biggest questions you might have about booking your vacation now:

What are my options if I need to change or cancel my trip? Read more

Sandals and Beaches “Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness”: Keeping Guests Safe and Healthy

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If you are ready for a Caribbean vacation – where you can find some much-needed relaxation amidst the sun, sand, and palm trees – among the things that will be important to you is the destination’s safety and cleanliness policy. The “Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness” that have been implemented by the Sandals and Beaches Resorts are designed to make their guests feel comfortable and at ease, knowing that their resort has the highest possible standards of cleanliness and safety. When you visit a Sandals or Beaches Resort, you can have peace of mind throughout your escape to the Caribbean. Read more