One of our biggest new trends we've been selling more often these past few years is River Cruising (mostly European River Cruises). This experience is also one of my personal favorite ways to explore the more remote and charming towns of Europe without having to unpack and figure out how to get around on my own. Sometimes you just need less stress on vacation, and when you still want to see as much as you can - this is a great way to get around and visit multiple countries. What is better than enjoying a unique and adventurous river cruise one of the many rivers in Europe? Cruising for FREE!! Am I right?! Traveling as a group can be a wonderful thing and an amazing trip. I have five reasons your next river cruise should be done as a group...
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It is finally feeling and looking a little more like Spring! I've been hearing more chatter about needing to get ready for swim-suit season. Yikes! This year is flying by too quickly! If you’re in the health and wellness industry, you may want to consider tapping into Wellness Travel as a means of generating more revenue and interest in your company. Wellness Travel has been quickly becoming the largest growing niche for vacationers, and today I'm going to tell you exactly how you can capitalize on this trend... LOne of the most common questions I receive, is how to make a vacation more affordable. The truth is we all want to travel like celebrities on even the smallest of budgets. So how can we get a luxury travel experience with a not so luxurious price tag? Spoiler Alert: The easiest way to save money is to book ahead of time! Learn all the reasons and what considerations to take in to account to know why planning in advance is the best way to make luxury travel more affordable... Today is my last day in paradise and I will be leaving a piece of my heart in Fiji. I'm so sad to leave and wish life can be this beautiful all the time! While I'm exhausted from a whirlwind visit seeing so many hotels around these amazing islands in just a week's time - I have to admit I was a little stressed at first thinking about the long travel time and packing for a trip this far. Did you know the inter-island flights only allows 33 lbs for checked luggage? YIKES! What girl can travel that light - Am I right?! haha! :) I'm pretty good at packing and mixing outfits to save space, as I've learned many years ago how much I hate lugging heavy bags around. However, 33 lbs adds up quickly and made for a new type of packing experience for me. Travel planning is exciting and fun, but when it's almost time to leave, and sometimes during your trip, things can go a different way that you may not be ready for. This can cause you to be just as stressed as you were prior to your departure. The number one cause of not full enjoying a vacation, is a tie between dealing with stressful situations that came up on your trip, and not leaving the stress of life back home at home. With that in mind, here are some simple tips for taking the stress out of travel... Though this may seem like the most Captain Obvious statement we could make, foreign countries are, for lack of a better phrase, foreign. In our daily lives we get very used to things that are familiar to us, and that can cause quite a bit of culture shock for people that have never traveled to other countries (besides the tropical resorts that tend to offer luxuries we recognize). With that in mind, here are a few things you should keep in mind before traveling to a foreign country so that you have better expectations before you arrive... It hasn't been easy creating a small business in a niche industry, but I'm pleased to announce that all of the hard work and dedicated clients have made it possible for Destinations HD to stand out above the rest... This past weekend I was honored to attend the EA Bride Wedding Vendor Choice Awards where I was incredibly proud to receive the winning trophy for Best Travel Company of the Year! Out of 16 travel company nominations, I felt lucky enough to make the top 3, so was overjoyed to win this award! If you are anything like me, the winter gets you thinking about getting the heck out of here and finding a nice beach to thaw out on!! I was recently accepted as 1 of 15 travel agents nationwide to go to Fiji next month and it can't get here fast enough! I will tour multiple islands and a vast array of resorts on a whirlwind visit in Fiji, but I'm excited for paradise and look forward to sharing my experiences with you! As you start planning your upcoming beach getaway, I have some insight regarding how to select your room category that you may find beneficial... Happy New Year! We’ve had a lot to celebrate here at Destinations HD – 2018 marked our best year yet, thanks to all of you and your referrals, which has led to our boutique agency being nominated in the TOP THREE for "Travel Company of the Year" in the Kansas City area! While we can’t wait to get dolled up for the Awards Gala announcing the finalist on January 26 (fingers crossed), we have something else to share with you. Destinations HD is proud to announce the addition of a new service we now provide... I hope you have been enjoying the holiday season thus far. I can't believe this year is almost over!! Recently, I have received a lot of questions regarding passports and travel requirements, and with the most recent event of a couple getting kicked off their cruise in South Korea for not having the proper documentation (which you can read the article online here) - I thought it was a good idea to address a few details regarding Passport Laws... |