Should You Book Now for a 2021 Vacation?

It’s been quite the year. And as we enter the final months of 2020 (doesn’t it feel like this year has lasted 10 years already though?), one thing is becoming very clear. People are tired of being home and can’t wait to travel again – even if the time isn’t quite right yet. In fact, according to a new study from Hilton, 94 percent of Americans who travel are missing it right now and plan to do so once restrictions and limitations are lifted, and 66 percent plan to make travel a priority and take bucket list trips. Read more

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Travel, Social Distancing, and Where We Go From Here

I think at this point, all of us, no matter where we live or what we do, have been impacted by COVID-19, and it’s pretty evident that we will be for a while in some fashion – although for how long and in what way is still unknown. Whether you are working from home, newly home-schooling your children, whether you or someone you love is a healthcare provider or first responder, whether you own a small business, or are an hourly wage earner, whether you have elderly loved ones or someone who is “at risk” or a high school/college graduate who is missing one of the most important times of their life…..all of us in some way are affected by the current situation.

And of course, those of us in the travel industry are no different. In fact, as some of the earliest news related to this novel corona virus came out, we were among the first to be affected as travel agents everywhere spent endless days handling the wave of changes and cancellations related to international, cruise, and domestic theme park travel, working to advise and help our clients and find the best possible outcomes for them. Read more

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Gourmet Dining at Sandals and Beaches Resorts


You may think that a vacation to one of the Sandals or Beaches resorts in the Caribbean will feature pristine beaches, crystal clear water, and beautiful accommodations – and you wouldn’t be wrong. What you will also find at each Sandals or Beaches resort is exceptional dining. With as many as 21 unique culinary concepts at each resort, you’ll enjoy a level of variety, quality and creativity that’s simply unmatched anywhere in the Caribbean. Each restaurant is proudly run by world-class chefs who are as authentic as the cuisine they serve. Best of all, you can dine wherever and whenever you wish – all day, every day, because it’s always included and always unlimited. Read more

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3 Quick Weekend Getaways That Won’t Break Your Budget

Vacations are not only good for the body but studies consistently show that they’re good for the mind and the soul. Taking time away from work and the stresses of daily life not only provides you time to relax, but it can improve both your physical and mental health.

The irony of course is that sometimes when we need to get away the most, either time or budget get in the way. Whether you’re trying to plan around work or school schedules or would love a nice getaway but you don’t have a huge budget – it can be easy to think about a quick trip, and just as quickly decide that it’s impossible to do.

Happily, there are some great options for a quick – and affordable – getaway, whether it’s just a long weekend with that someone special, or a few days to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary. Here are 3 of our favorites. Read more

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