Mexico and the Caribbean are terrific destinations for relaxing, sun-filled vacations but you can also add outdoor adventures to your itinerary. Here are a few examples. Jamaica’s Dunn’s River Falls, near the resort area of Ocho Rios, is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural wonders. It’ll take you about an hour to climb to the top of the cascading waterfall and the farther up … Continue reading Adventures in Mexico and the Caribbean

According to a survey from the Miami-based Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism is growing in popularity as travelers seek out experiences that will help them improve their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. If this sounds appealing, your travel advisor can help you choose a resort with a strong wellness component. And if you stay at a property that’s part of Travel Leaders Network’s SELECT Hotels … Continue reading Wellness Retreats

If you’ve been watching your favorite TV series and adding some destinations to your travel bucket list, you’re not alone. Inspired by shows like HBO’s “White Lotus,” set at a different resort every season, travelers are planning “set jetting” vacations to the spots where their favorites were filmed. All three of the luxurious “White Lotus” properties — Hawaii’s Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Sicily’s … Continue reading Set Jetting

Scammers are targeting travelers within a couple days of departing for their trips. The scammers impersonate the airlines telling travelers there is an issue with their flight and/or baggage allowance and ask for payment. How do they find you?Scammers crawl social media looking for posts from travelers talking about their upcoming travels. From social media channels scammers can find the traveler’s email, phone number, and … Continue reading Scammers Impersonate Airline Representatives

Whether you’re planning a trip for spring break, summer vacation or beyond, theme parks are a fun place for all ages. Here are some of the new attractions and experiences you can enjoy this year. Universal Orlando Resort’s highly anticipated fourth theme park — Universal Epic Universe — will open on May 22. The park will feature five themed sections with rich environments, powerful storytelling … Continue reading Theme Park Picks

If you plan to fly within the U.S., visit​ a military base or other federal buildings, the Department of Homeland Security will require identification that is REAL ID compliant (or show another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport) beginning May 7, 2025. What is a Real ID?A Real ID Is an enhanced Driver’s License or ID Card that includes a star or flag … Continue reading Real ID FAQs

A new year means a new round of festivals that showcase food at home and around the world. Here’s a sample of the places you can visit to join in the celebration. One of the country’s biggest culinary events is the Food Network’s South Beach Wine and Food Festival, held in Miami from Feb. 20-23. This star-studded gathering brings together renowned wine and spirits producers, … Continue reading Food Festivals 2025

If you’re a traveler who loves seeking out unique experiences, you should plan a vacation to Osaka, Japan, site of one of the year’s biggest gatherings – Expo 2025, which will take place from April 13 to Oct. 13. The universal exposition, also known as a world’s fair, has a history stretching back more than a century and often introduced technological innovations or iconic structures. … Continue reading Expo 2025 in Osaka

If cold, dreary weather has you thinking about a change of scenery, here are a few examples of places you can escape to this winter that offer plenty of sunshine and relaxation. Of course, Mexico and the Caribbean are always popular destinations, with a wide variety of all-inclusive resorts that range from adults only to family friendly. With an all-inclusive resort, you won’t lose valuable … Continue reading Warm Destinations 2025

Working with one of our travel advisors to plan your next vacation can help you sort through the possibilities, save time and money, and give you peace of mind that there’s a human being to contact if something unforeseen should happen while you’re away from home. With National Plan for Vacation Day coming up on last Tuesday in January — Jan. 28 this year, it’s … Continue reading National Plan for Vacation Day 2025