Exploring the Beauty of Shoulder Season Travel

When it comes to planning a vacation, most travelers tend to opt for the peak seasons. Sometimes it’s necessary due to work or school schedules or because that is when the destination is open (like the Greek islands). However, have you ever considered the advantages...

Festival Celebrations from Carnival to Tomatoes

The unofficial launch of fall is here, and along with it comes Fall Festivals!  Some of my favorite things about fall are football, leaf-peeping, wearing boots, and attending fall festivals.  (If you are looking for some great fall festivals, here are some...

European Christmas Markets

I hope you’re staying well in these crazy temperatures across the US! It may seem early to think about Christmas and winter, but we believe it’s never too soon to start planning for the European Christmas Markets. And trust us, the perfect way to explore...

Adventures on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Side

Last month I asked which side of Costa Rica is “better” – the Caribbean or the Pacific side. The answer is ‘both’ – but for different types of travel! I recently went to the Caribbean side with a small group of other Travel...

Costa Rica: Which Side is Better?

Hola! Debi here, and I just returned from a Travel Advisor education & research trip to Costa Rica. What an amazing nine days! It’s a beautiful country full of adventure, stunning views, kind people, fun and upscale hotels, and great beaches. I’m...

Why Use the Mobile Passport Control App

A free service with the potential to speed up entry at a number of U.S. ports and airports, the Mobile Passport Control app (MPC app) should be on your radar. The program essentially generates the required customs form on your Apple or Android iPhone and expedites...