Travel Stories

Fun (and Scary!) Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Facebook LinkedIn I recently watched the holiday movie classic, A Christmas Story (for the tenth time). The movie is fun no matter how many times I watch it. In one funny scene, Ralphie waits in line to see Santa to request his most desired gift - the Red...
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The Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway – Five Trips that Celebrate Winter
Saying goodbye to fall is difficult because if you live in the northern U.S., you know what's next, snow, sleet, ice, Nor'easters, and yucky weather in general. Still, there’s something magical about the first snowfall. When the first white flakes float through the...
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Thanksgiving Travel Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving
Facebook LinkedIn Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season in the U.S., and more people travel on Thanksgiving than any other holiday. While seeing family and friends is one of life’s great joys (most of the time), actually getting to your...
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Six Scary Good Vacation Ideas
Facebook LinkedIn Vacation means different things to different people. For some, relaxing on a white sanding beach sipping a piña colada is perfection. Others want an active vacation like white water rafting down the Colorado River. And some want to be...
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Eight Ideas for Adventure in Costa Rica
Costa Rican is all about Pura Vida - the simple life; with endless beaches, rainforests, river valleys, and incredible biodiversity, there's an adventure around every corner. With tons of non-stop flights from the U.S., it's never been easier to experience the simple...
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Seven Tips for Breezing Through the Airport
Facebook LinkedIn We all love to travel, but flying is another story. While there are many things you can't control when you fly, there are some ways to make the process easier and more streamlined. Here are seven suggestions to help ease the...
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Gutsy Women Explorers Who Made History
Facebook LinkedIn History is full of brave, independent, and curious women who broke barriers and challenged the norms of the day through travel. Not all of them are well-known, and many avoided the spotlight, preferring to quietly defy convention and...
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Top Ten Castles in Ireland
Facebook LinkedIn There are hundreds of things to do in Ireland, like learn about its history, discover your ancestors, hoist a pint at a pub, enjoy Irish music and dancing, play golf, and visit mystical places. The country is also home to a seemingly...
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7 Things NOT to do in Hawaii
Facebook LinkedIn Hawaii is such a unique and diverse vacation destination and US travelers are rushing to plan their trips there during this time when domestic travel feels “safer”. After all, Hawaii can actually feel like an exotic, international...
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Nine Reasons to Choose a Villa Over a Hotel or Resort
LinkedIn Imagine enjoying a Hawaiian beach day with several of your closest friends or family and then returning to your temporary “home” at the end of the day to shower, rest and share a “Pau Hana” (Happy Hour) Mai Tai on the lanai. At the...
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