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The Dancing Cats
We were a group of fourteen on a trip to Rome. We had a reservation at Lagana, a very popular and fun restaurant that serves good local...


The Autostrada
My cousin Nancy and her husband George had never been to the hometown of where our grandparents came from in Puglia. That town is a...


Destination Spotlight: Australia
Do yourself a favor and get to Australia at least once in your life. Yes, it’s a long way to go, but you will be rewarded with a land...


Countries relaxing COVID entry protocols
COVID protocols are a fact of life for international travel these days, but we’re pleased to report that just in the last week some of...


Why you should book your short-term rental with a travel advisor
When we send our travelers out into the world, it’s our aim to make the experience as authentic as possible. That includes immersing...


Private accommodations to help you live like a local
For years, we’ve been helping travelers live like locals while on vacation. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in your destination and...


Ski season is upon us. Here’s where to go.
That first leaf is slowly but surely changing its color and making its way toward the ground. Not far behind will be many more of its...


Why we still love travel
There’s nothing like that feeling of stepping off the plane, off the train, out of the car. You take a second to breathe in your...


The E.U.'s safe list update does not mean you can't go to Europe
You’ve no doubt heard that the European Union removed the U.S. from its safe list of countries where COVID-19 case counts are lower than...


How your travel advisor can help you make the most of your vacation
With daily life full of much more chaos than you’re used to, the last thing you want is a stressful vacation. That’s your time to relax,...


Plan Years’ Worth of Trips Ahead to Beat the Rush
Each border opening reconnects us to a part of the world that felt lost. There are so many opportunities to visit countries we’ve always...


Destination spotlight: United Kingdom
It starts with London, and you could spend weeks there without seeing and doing everything. And while it’s the seat of power and by far...


Destination spotlight: Canada
Of the many border reopenings we have seen both near and far, one right on our doorstep remained closed. But that’s all changing Aug. 9...


It’s not just for billionaires. Here’s how to book your space flight.
The era of space tourism is upon us. Richard Branson made his much-anticipated journey to an altitude of 50 miles on Virgin Galactic....


Destination spotlight: Ireland
Irish eyes will be smiling for us once more when the Emerald Isle reopens to tourism from outside the E.U. on July 19. It’s just in time...


All-American adventures in celebration of the 4th of July
In many ways, this Fourth of July weekend will be the nation’s post-pandemic coming-out party. While COVID-19 isn’t yet defeated, close...


Destination spotlight: Portugal
While Spain dominates the territory on the Iberian Peninsula, tucked into the western corner is a country that punches well above its...


Destination spotlight: Spain
Tomes can be written about the rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona, Spain’s primary cities. Blood has been spilled, friends turned to...


Destination spotlight: France
If you’re an avid traveler, odds are you’ve been to France at least once. It’s annually one of the top destinations for American...


Getaways you can go on this summer
Summer is here and there’s a lot to celebrate. Perhaps the oddest, most difficult school year is over or coming to an end. Things are...
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