Business trips help the bottom line in several ways — by recruiting new clients, deepening relations with existing ones and making sure everything is going well in a far-flung company. But travel also comes with costs, most notably in airline fares, rental-car charges and hotel stays. Those expenses can pile up quickly and be a […]
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Aug
Aug
Value of a Travel Advisor During a Pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life, including travel. If you’re planning a trip — for business or pleasure — it can be difficult to navigate a world in which the rules are in flux and the situation varies depending on where you’re […]
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Aug
Aug
Are you and your future spouse having trouble coming up with the perfect honeymoon destination? Considering what you enjoy doing together at home will give you a good sense of your vacation style. Here are some places to consider across the country, from big cities to small towns and national parks. If you and your […]
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ABOUT SKI VACATIONS Few trips can compete with the adventure and scenery of a ski vacation. The memories you make on a ski trip are the ones that will last you a lifetime. Ski vacations mean something a little different to everyone. Some people simply love the thrill of sliding on snow, others appreciate the […]
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Jun
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Movies can take you right to the heart of some of the world’s most romantic, vibrant and adventurous destinations. If you’re doing a lot of streaming these days, here some titles that will let you dream now and travel later. “La La Land,” a love story between a musician and an actress, is a valentine […]
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HOW TO GET AROUND If you fly into Toronto you’re going to need a car rental to get from Toronto to Niagara Falls, which is about an hour and ½ drive – in good traffic. Once in Niagara Falls you won’t need your car for getting around. There is a WeGo Bus that you can […]
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Jun
Jun
Whether you’ve been dreaming of taking a family trip or a solo adventure, now is the time to do some research on the places in your travel bucket list. Coming up with a list of dream destinations is also a great way to engage your children in learning about the world. Even if you’re not […]
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In September of 2019 Walt Disney World added a new option for transportation around the parks and resorts, The Disney Skyliner. The Skyliner helps get people between resorts and theme parks at a pretty fast speed. In October I was lucky to try this option— I am afraid of heights so I wasn’t really sure how […]
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Mar
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I hear these lines all the time … I want to go on my dream trip … I’m ready to check something off my bucket list …. I want to take the ultimate vacation What things need to be considered when you start planning? The destination(s) you’ll visit? Length of the trip? The cost of […]
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Mar
I ended my trip to Kenya and Tanzania by flying to Zanzibar. We met our driver outside of the terminal and he drove us to the White Sands Luxury Villas and Spa on the southside of the island. The grounds were beautiful and lush and very close to the ocean. On the southside of the […]
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Adventures in Nairobi – “Out of Africa” Experience
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Mar
Mar
You probably have seen the movie – “Out of Africa”. We went to the Karen Blixen House in Nairobi where she lived. We were able to take a tour of the home and hear the stories, as well as walk the grounds. At Angama Mara, the picnic area from the movie was shot here. We […]
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Feb
Feb
We stayed at some wonderful properties on the trip to East Africa. Here is a short description of the places that we stayed. In Nairobi we stayed at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, the oldest hotel in Nairobi. This was very nice and close to the airport. There is a national park right by the airport, […]
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Feb
Feb
You can drive, though this can be long and quite bumpy. They call a game drive an African massage. Otherwise you can take scheduled or chartered bush flights. These can be 4-12-seater planes which will land on paved or grass runways. Usually the pilots will buzz the air field to clear the wildlife off and […]
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Many of the lodges/camps are conservancies and work with the local people. At Segera Lodge, north of Nairobi, there were three tribes where the men were always fighting, showing the women how powerful they were. The owner of Segera and others, worked with the women of the tribes to start meeting and get to know […]
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Jan
If you’re a business traveler who’s constantly on the go, you know that the schedule can be demanding. And you’re not alone in feeling stressed out at times. Long flights, endless meetings, and the constant pressure to perform can take a serious toll on your mental well-being. Stress isn’t just about feeling overwhelmed—it creeps into […]