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How advisors can conquer overtourism sentiments

2022-10-17

Overtourism is a growing concern for the residents of Hawaii, especially as visitor numbers continue to rise. Some residents have voiced their opinions on social media posts, videos and TV shows, and clients seeing these may start to question whether to continue with their plans. While not everyone has had to face the negative sentiment […]

Kayak guide Santiago Stabile, ringed by a production team, talking to Seabourn Venture guests ahead of an excursion in St. Kitts. Photo Credit: Andrea Zelinski

With its expedition ships, Seabourn reaches for a new demographic

2022-10-10

ABOARD THE SEABOURN VENTURE — Seabourn Cruise Line is gearing up for the 2023 Wave season, working on one of its largest media productions in recent years. The cruise line is planning a slate of television commercials along with content on YouTube and social media, targeting first-time cruisers and cruisers who have never sailed with […]

Some cruise lines give a break to hurricane-affected customers

2022-10-03

Cruise lines are offering a mix of refunds and future cruise credits (FCCs) for washed-out Hurricane Ian sailings, plus some lines have contingencies for cruisers who can’t sail due to hurricane hardship. Virgin Voyages guests scheduled to take a future cruise who are unable to travel due to hurricane-related situations can request a future cruise […]

Canada to drop all Covid border restrictions

2022-09-26

Starting Oct. 1, Canada will drop all Covid-19 border restrictions for people entering the country by air, land or sea, including vaccine and testing requirements. Canada will also end mask and health check requirements for travelers on planes and trains and all quarantine and isolation requirements for travelers, Transport Canada said. Like the U.S., Canada […]

Apocalypse now? Or, perhaps, tomorrow?

2022-09-19

MARRAKECH, Morocco — The first speaker, sustainability consultant Juliet Kinsman, painted a rather grim picture of the world that her audience of travel advisors and suppliers might one day be selling. Speaking this week at Open House, a day of content and networking that preceded the hosted buyer show Pure Life Experiences, she asserted, with […]

Airplanes are packed, and the lounges also seem to be crowded

2022-09-12

Long lines. New limits on guest access. New arrival time restrictions. Welcome to the airport lounge experience of 2022. “It’s not one airline in particular. United, Delta, Alaska, they are all packed,” said Matthew Klint, a frequent traveler who authors the Live and Let’s Fly blog. “It’s also the credit card lounges. And its overseas, […]

Going off the beaten path on Oahu

2022-09-05

For repeat travelers to Oahu, the list of things to do becomes more refined each time. It’s no longer necessary to go to Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head or any of the other top tourism highlights. This is when it’s time to dive deeper and look at the places that are just as interesting but a […]

Sustainability made simple: Choosing an eco-conscious All-Inclusive resort

2022-09-05

Who says you can’t find purpose in paradise? These green getaways prove that sustainable, eco-friendly travel is here to stay. A vacation to an all-inclusive resort means endless entertainment options, delicious dining experiences and usually a beach and multiple pools to relax by – or in. However, in addition to all the fun that can […]

MSC drops Covid vax requirement for U.S. guests on Caribbean cruises

2022-08-29

MSC Cruises on Sept. 1 will no longer require U.S. residents to be vaccinated against Covid-19 on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. While no longer required, MSC recommends that passengers are fully vaccinated. Precruise testing is recommended but not required for travelers who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated guests are […]

Fall into these lakeside destinations to make the most of your autumn travels

2022-08-29

Whether you want to hike amid the best of Mother Nature’s colorful leaves, or get cozy by a lakeside fire pit, we’ll help you find your perfect fall getaway destination. Fall brings to mind pumpkin patches, colorful leaves, cozy fireplaces, calming canoe rides and hot apple cider. What’s not to love? Temperatures cool, there’s a […]