Since Covid-19 first entered our vocabulary in February, the airline industry has invested in the development of extensive, scientifically based health and sanitation protocols to protect air travelers. I recently had the opportunity to observe these protocols in action on a visit to Delta Air Lines’ Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport operation, and here’s what I […]
Category Archives: Rochelle
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Jul
Jul
Imagine exploring the most beautiful parts of the world on an authentic tall ship cruise. A memory of the distant pass? Nights spent in a teeny cabin? Absolutely not! Today, sailing enthusiasts, passionate explorers, or the curious traveler can embrace the romance of sailing the world’s oceans and marry it with all of the comforts […]
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Mar
Mar
This is the time of the year that many people head south to escape the worst that Minnesota’s winter can throw at us. While Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic remain the most popular destinations for Minnesotans heading to the Caribbean, they are starting to suffer from the problems of overtourism and crowds. For people […]
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Nov
Nov
As you search for the right host agency to support your business goals, it’s important to reflect a bit on the size of the host agency. Some host agencies are huge, with thousands of agents spread across the country. Others only have two or three agents. Many fall somewhere in the middle. Which is right […]
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Oct
Oct
Britain’s Queen Victoria, who died in 1901, exerts a powerful influence on the world’s imagination and historical consciousness today. She lent her name to the Victorian Era, has been the subject of recent movies like Victoria and Abdul (starring one of my favorite actresses, Dame Judi Dench), and is still celebrated with the Victoria Day […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s a well-established fact in the travel industry that travel advisors who specialize in a particular type of travel or destination have higher earning power than generalists. It’s no longer enough to just have the brochures and the means to book a trip – today’s consumers expect their agent to be a specialist. Savvy agents […]
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Sep
Sep
Cruises are a popular way to discover the beauty and history of Europe’s Baltic Sea region. I recently had the opportunity to cruise the Baltic Sea on Cunard’s luxurious Queen Elizabeth, visiting a variety of ports in seven countries during my two-week cruise. By far, the highlight was the two full days we spent in […]