the United States. The important thing at this time is to stay abreast and updated particularly if you have a specific destination in mind as restrictions and guidelines can (and do) change daily. These details are correct as of 07/28/2021. The following is not an exhaustive list but there are some of my favorites that make for great vacations. Who is open?
This has been a prominent topic lately as everyone is ready to get out and travel again, and not everyone is checking if they “can”. As a public service announcement, I am trying to remind everyone that I know to check their passports. Do you have an expiring passport?
Hawaii has certainly become an even more popular destination than it was previously with the travel restrictions going on. However, I come with some good news in relation to visiting Hawaii. Hawaii has just relaxed its travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. So if you are 15 days past the second shot (or 15 days past the J&J shot) then you can travel to Hawaii without testing. They also no longer require testing to travel between the islands anymore. You do, however, still have to upload your information to the Safe Travels Portal. You can click here for more information on that.
Having just returned from an amazing trip to Greece, I wanted to share some wonderful boutique small luxury hotels. These are actually part (well two out of the three here) of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This brand is all about independent travelers matching with independent spirited hotels. There are 520 hotels in more than 90 countries that fall into this brand. All of these boutique hotels are anti-chain. They tend to average 50 rooms, and the properties are often secluded, discrete and high luxury standards. No two hotels are the same in this brand. Let’s explore two of the brands (and share another just because it was amazing as well).
Let’s check out Monaco’s majestic magnificence. Monaco might not be the biggest vacation spot around in terms of size, but it knows how to shine. The principality has a history of entertainment, becoming famous with the Monte Carlo Casino. Nowadays it is a center of luxury travel thanks to the wealthy and developed areas around the city-state. But what are the best areas in Monaco to visit? Does the city hold more value than just gambling?
Bordeaux and Tuscany are two of the most famous areas in the world for their wine production. They are popular not only in Europe, but all around the world. But what makes these regions of wine so popular? To find out, let’s explore some verdant European vineyards!
When someone pictures a castle, the next thought that often comes with it is the couple who live there. Most castles these days lack the second part, but that can be fixed. Take you and a partner on a royal romance tour to some of the world’s most beautiful castles! After the year that we’ve had, we could all use such a trip.
While Paris and Orleans might catch the eye of most who are travelling to France, one of the true gems of travel comes from the southern reaches of the country. Here the coasts shine brightly, the wine flows freely and the people are generally more cheerful than the capital. Whether it’s Acquitaine, Provence, or the French Riviera, you can’t go wrong with Sumptuous Southern France.
I think spending time in Paris is on most everyone’s bucket list. Not just for a couple of days… spend a week at least to really enjoy the city, explore its many districts and take a day trip or two outside of the city.
Few things conger up more romantic thoughts than Paris. There is just something about “Gay Paris” that makes you think of couples trips or dramatic backdrops for a candlelit dinner. There are so many romantic things for couples to do in Paris that I will just list the highlights and leave the rest to your imagination.