 Click the image to download the PDF copy For many of us, this is the summer of long-awaited travel plans. Unfortunately, airlines are having challenges in staffing to meet the demand. Here are some tips we’ve compiled for you to help deal with any interruptions in your trip.
 I love discovering ways to do things more efficiently. In fact, in another lifetime, I was a business analyst where part of my job was to help my co-workers work smarter. Read on to learn about my two favorite travel apps that help me travel with ease.
A+ Gallery For those who want organized photos, but don't want to spend the time actually organizing them, this is the travel app for you. It automatically sorts your photos by time and location. It also includes a map view! Simply explore the map as your photos pop into view. Not only can you search for photos by date and location, but you can also search by color. Plus, it includes a feature that allows you to hide an album from prying eyes. If you love to take photos when traveling, this app will become your new best friend. Learn more about this incredible travel app here. Hopper With airfare constantly fluctuating, it's hard to know when to buy your ticket to get the best rate. You can check one moment and by the next moment, the rate has already increased. Hopper has a data science team mining through trillions of archived flight records to spot trends and predict when you should book your flight to get the best rate possible. It also has a 95 percent accuracy rate! If you are traveling while on a budget, this travel app is perfect for you! Download it here.  New Experiences In The Old World
With world-class art, legendary history, mouthwatering gastronomy and stunning coastlines, it’s no surprise that Europe is such a popular summer vacation destination. Families of all sizes, couples celebrating honeymoons and anniversaries and groups of adventure-loving friends can all find vacation bliss with a wide range of attractions and diverse destinations, from the tiny town squares to bustling cosmopolitan capitals. Thankfully, our travel experience is just as extensive. With the help of our travel agency, your perfect European vacation is right around the corner. Find your inspiration here.  A wine cruise offers the hospitality of traveling with a group of like-minded people with a variety of private events, dinners and tastings scheduled aboard the ship and on land. Keep reading to discover three of the best reasons to book a fall wine cruise!
1. See Europe’s breathtaking landscapes illuminated in vibrant autumn colors. 2. Visit renowned sites and wineries as the locals do, amid less crowds. 3. Save on airfare, as prices are typically reduced during fall. Cruise through highly acclaimed European wine regions, from Austria’s UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley to Germany’s Rheingau and Moselle regions, to France’s celebrated Bordeaux region and beyond. Expert Wine Hosts You’ll be accompanied throughout your cruise by a dedicated Wine Host from a North American winery who will lead tastings and provide trips to private cellars and historic vineyards. You will also enjoy carefully curated food and wine pairing dinners. Are you interested in booking a fall wine cruise? Click here to learn more about river cruising. Contact me today so we can get started planning the perfect wine cruise designed specifically for you! Are you ready to cross out another activity on your bucket list? Despite this pandemic, we can still experience what nature has to offer and appreciate human creativity. With caution, you can still plan your next vacation. Since I partner with Distinctive Voyages, you, as my client will receive exclusive benefits. To give you a peek, never go hungry with fine dining in the main restaurant. Oceanview Cafe and the Mast Grill only have world-class chefs who will cook for you. Start by grabbing your burger and relaxing at the poolside. After munching on those amazing foods, the fitness center is available, so you will always have energy for an adventure. You will also experience luxury accommodations, nightly entertainment, and a casino. Those are just some of the benefits that you will get when you hire me as your travel advisor. Most importantly, you will be able to contact me on board and I will always be available to offer recommendations and advice. Start visualizing yourself on your next cruise vacation in Canada and New England. Preview the itinerary and the activities you can expect below.
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 Matt working on taking a picture of his food in Puerto Vallarta There's a lot to remember before heading out on your next adventure. That's why I always use a checklist to remind myself of all the things I need to pack before I embark on my next trip. Keep reading to discover the three must-have items you need while traveling!
Click here for a handy packing list to make sure you are prepared for all of your traveling needs! After all the packing is done and just before I head to the airport, I double-check to make sure I have these three things on me. Without these items, I may not even make it to my destination, or at a minimum, my traveling experience will be considerably more difficult. If all I have are these three things, I'll be able to get by and can always purchase anything else I need. #1. Don't forget your passport If you're traveling internationally, you won't even make it on the plane without your passport. Even if you somehow manage to slip through all the check points and make it to your destination, they’ll put you on the next flight home as soon as you land. I've seen it happen a number of times. The traveler who forgets their passport has to go back home to get it, no exceptions. Their travel plans are delayed, plus, they incur stiff fees from the airline to re-book their airfare. Bonus Tip: Make sure your passport doesn't expire until six months after the date you return home, or they might not let you go abroad. #2. Don't forget your money/credit card I was pickpocketed while traveling once. They took my wallet with all my money and credit cards. They were so talented that I didn't even realize it until the next day! The worst part? I was only halfway through my month-long journey. I begged my parents to send money via Western Union at each new city I went to, so I didn't have to come home early. Thankfully, they agreed, but it was quite the process. The time difference between us was about 10 hours, which made communication while traveling extremely difficult. I wasn't sure how much money I needed for the rest of the trip and typos in my name made it difficult to collect the cash. All-in-all, lesson learned: do not forget your money or credit cards while traveling! #3. Don't forget your phone With the world’s shift from paper to digital almost complete, your most important travel information is now on your phone. Plus, your family and friends expect to hear from you frequently while you travel to make sure you're alive and well. We've grown so dependent on our smart phones, it's hard to travel without them. To top it off, many of us no longer use a physical camera; it's now just an app on our phone. Can you imagine traveling to all these beautiful sites and not being able to take pictures of any of your food? Lame! Before you leave for your next trip, double-check to make sure you didn't forget your three most important travel items: your passport, money and phone.  Europe is one of my favorite international travel destinations. Some of my all-time favorite cities to visit are Paris, Rome and Barcelona. But the best thing about traveling to Europe is being able to explore the smaller, picturesque towns all over the continent. Click here to see a collection of some of my favorite photos I’ve taken while traveling throughout Europe!
I wish more people took the time to travel internationally. Did you know that only 42 percent of Americans have a passport? Surprising, right? When I discovered that less than half of Americans have passports, I knew I needed to do something to change that. If you book an international travel package with me whether it’s for 2022 or 2023 dates, I'll pay your passport fees! Already have a passport? I'll pay for your Global Entry, which includes TSA pre-check! This means you'll be able to get through TSA and customs lines in the U.S. faster. Traveling made easy! Let me help you plan an unforgettable international travel experience sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Contact me today for more details on how to get your passport or Global Entry for free! Don’t be shy, I’m here to help!  What to Expect?Some people might choose a tropical destination for a vacation where they can fully relax, get a massage, and lounge in the pool. If you love to explore or are just looking for something different, consider cruising through Alaska.
Sipping your morning tea in front of a huge glacier is a once in a blue moon experience. In addition to this, there are several activities you can do in Alaska aside from the premium service you will get from your cruise. The name Alaska is derived from the Aleut alaxsxa or alaxsxix̂, which means “mainland” or “great land.” It is indeed a great land. You wouldn’t want to miss exploring this beautiful sight. I'm hosting a group on an Alaska cruise this May where we will also spend some time in a lodge in Denali. In this article, I will tell you what you can expect on this kind of cruise tour to Alaska. These are the places included in the trip:
Alaska's national parks are very well taken care of to preserve the beauty of the state. Alaska is known for many native groups, and you can learn some of their cultures by getting up close and personal with them. You don’t have to be a mountaineer to appreciate mother nature and its vast huge mountains during your land tours. Simply looking at their greatness is enough to fill your bucket list. This is surely one of the unforgettable adventures you will experience in your lifetime. As you go along exploring Alaska, you will meet the greatness of its wilderness. Alaska is located northwest of the North American continent and is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. This means that a cruise is a perfect way to explore Alaska because the state is mostly surrounded by water. While touring the state on a cruise, you will experience the amazing glaciers from the places mentioned in their different forms and sometimes you will get to witness an Instagram-worthy experience as they amazingly crash and fall into the water as you pass by. |
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