You don’t have to ski the highest Colorado slopes or climb the mountains of Peru to start feeling the effects of higher elevation. You may feel out of breath simply walking from your hotel room to a restaurant down the street and wonder, “am I really this out of shape?” In reality, the higher you […]
Categories: Travel Health
Christmas celebrations are a big deal in many European countries, and often not reserved for only Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In certain countries celebrations begin four Sundays prior; starting with the beginning of the Advent to the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 6th, and continue right up until Epiphany on January 6th. Whether […]
Categories: Travel Destinations
Flying standby used to be easier than it is today. A traveler used to be able to show up hours before the flight without a ticket and ask to be placed on a standby list. Once all the ticketed passengers were checked in, you could get a seat at quite a discount. With all the […]
Categories: Travel Tips
From the infamous pickpocket to the person who runs off with your camera after offering to take your picture; it seems there are always shady people looking to take advantage of tourists. To reduce your chances of being a victim while traveling, stay aware and on your guard. Here are some of the most popular […]
Categories: Travel Safety
With today’s headlines, it’s understandable to wonder if travel insurance covers a terrorist incident. Travel insurance companies vary in the way they define terrorism, and there can be major differences from policy to policy. There are two important elements in the insurance policy’s fine print – definition and coverage. Keep reading to discover how Travelex […]
Categories: Travel Safety
Taking a vacation with extended family can be an absolute joy – and bring on some frustration. Whether getting the family together at a beach house, enjoying a cruise with cousins or taking on Disney World with the grandparents, time together is priceless. That is until the vacation rental is trashed, the kids are overly […]
Categories: Family Travel
Business travel isn’t showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. According to Statista, U.S. travelers took 462 million domestic business trips in 2018, with the figure expected to rise by another 30 million by 2022. Knowing how to pack is an essential skill for frequent business travelers. You want to avoid over-packing, yet not forget […]
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The details of obtaining a visa can be confusing and daunting. With countries all over the world changing their requirements, it can be hard to know what you need when traveling internationally. The last thing you want is to arrive at the airport unprepared. Use our handy travel visa guide to help clarify and point […]
Categories: Travel Tips
We arrived early to the airport for our flight to Athens, Greece. This was the start of our much-awaited dream vacation – taking an Adriatic cruise. We were so excited, having planned and saved for a long time! The forecast on the day of our departure was for severe thunderstorms. After a 5 hour delay […]
Categories: Customer Experiences
Increasing in popularity since the 1960s, many people have appreciated the worry-free nature of all-inclusive hotels and resorts. Frequently found in areas with gorgeous beaches, the Caribbean and Mexico are all-inclusive staples. However, luxury all-inclusives are now cropping up all over the world – from Brazil and Thailand to the Mediterranean and South Pacific. In […]
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