Category Archives: All – Vacation Inspiration

ROME, ITALY

Preparation: Add guanciale (bacon) sliced in thin strips to a medium skillet and saute over medium-low heat until light brown Rest on paper towels, saving the rendered fat for later use Boil water in a large pot, add rock salt and spaghetti.  Cook 13 minutes or follow package instructions.  Drain spaghetti, reserving the pasta water […]

QUITO AND GUAYANQUIL, ECUADOR

Preparation:  Heat the oil on medium heat and add diced onion, tomato, cumin, chili powder and salt.  Add the water and cilantro springs, bring to a boil.  Add the tuna and cook until the tuna is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Drain and keep broth to cook the yuca. Separate or break the tuna into […]

5 Cities You Can Only Truly See by River Cruise

There are places in Europe that don’t translate well to big buses or airport layovers. These are the towns and cities that live beside rivers—quietly, beautifully—and they’re best seen by small river ship. Here are five places you can only fully experience by river cruise, and why they belong on your travel wish list. Why […]

Marseille & Provence: A Culinary and Cultural Escape in Southern France

Preparation: Tear bread into pieces and cover with milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees Heat oil and butter in large skillet, add onions and garlic and fry gently until soft (4-5 minute Add spices, chutney, jam, worcestershire and vinegar to the onions and gently fry until warmed through and fragrant Drain the bread (keep the […]

CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Preparation: Tear bread into pieces and cover with milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees Heat oil and butter in large skillet, add onions and garlic and fry gently until soft (4-5 minute Add spices, chutney, jam, worcestershire and vinegar to the onions and gently fry until warmed through and fragrant Drain the bread (keep the […]

OAXACA AND MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Instructions: Mix the lamb cubes with garlic, onion and spices and stir well Pour into dutch oven or tanjia (traditional clay pot) Melt butter and combine with olive oil, water and lemon cubes – pour over meat mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients Cover the pot and bake at 250 degrees for 5-6 […]

Celebrating Excellence: Travel Leaders Named Agency of Excellence 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Travel Leaders Market Square has earned the distinguished title of a 2025 Agency of Excellence with Travel Leaders Network! Out of thousands of travel agencies nationwide, only 35 reach this elite level — and we’re proud to be among them. 🏆 What Does This Mean? At the annual EDGE conference […]

Key Insights from the Executive Forum

Business Travel 2030: Adapting Policy for a New Era With geopolitical change, shifting workforce demographics, the advancement of AI, revolutions in connectivity and distribution and more, business travel is set to evolve further in the next five years than it has in the previous 67. The question is straightforward: how will travel managers, suppliers, and […]

Chile on a Plate: Santiago Spice & Valparaíso Vibes

A Kensington tour of Santiago and Valparaíso, Chile, gives you two different views of this dynamic country.  Santiago, the capital, is a modern metropolis with historical sites like Plaza de Armas and the presidential palace, La Moneda, alongside vibrant neighborhoods like Bellavista and Lastarria.  A day trip to the vineyards of Casablanca Valley is a […]

Flavors of Morocco: Spices, Sweets, and Street Eats

Instructions: Mix the lamb cubes with garlic, onion and spices and stir well Pour into dutch oven or tanjia (traditional clay pot) Melt butter and combine with olive oil, water and lemon cubes – pour over meat mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients Cover the pot and bake at 250 degrees for 5-6 […]